The imperative for universities to innovate has never been more urgent- accelerated by the advent of generative AI and the need for graduates to have career-ready, durable skills. Yet, during the process, most higher education institutions revert to the latest technological platforms to address the innovative process in a piecemeal way, often forgetting the very purpose and mission of what higher education is for: nurturing better decision makers for a better world.

In this keynote, Ben will address how innovation should be foundational to ensure that universities remain mission-driven.