The International Conference on Decision Science & Management (ICDSM 2026) Conference Workshops
Speaker: Toni Drescher, CEO, INC Innovation Center Group
Profile: Toni Drescher is an experienced engineer and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in implementing technology-driven innovations. In senior management positions, including at Rehau, Hilti, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT), he has gained extensive practical expertise. In addition, he has successfully built new companies, developed innovative products and services, and guided their successful market launch. As CEO of the INC Innovation Center Group, his focus lies on the holistic development and implementation of innovations – from the initial idea to market entry. His goal is to unlock growth potential and sustainably strengthen the competitiveness of large companies. Toni Drescher stands for strategic scaling and the successful integration of innovations into entrepreneurial processes.
Session I
Date: 24 April 2026
Time: 14:00 – 18:00
Venue: D204, 2/F, Lee Quo Wei Academic Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK
Title: The Innovation Imperative: Strategic Decision-Making in Technology-Driven Markets
Abstract: In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, artificial intelligence, and intensifying global competition, innovation has become a strategic necessity. Organizations must make deliberate and well-informed decisions about where to invest, which technologies to scale, and how to transform their business models to remain competitive. This keynote presents a structured perspective on technology and innovation management as a core element of strategic decision-making. It outlines how innovation strategy, business model innovation, and disciplined execution must be aligned to create sustainable competitive advantage. Drawing on extensive leadership experience across industry and applied research, Toni Drescher illustrates how organizations can translate innovation ambition into measurable business impact and successfully integrate new technologies into existing corporate structures.
Session II
Date: 25 April 2026
Time: 15:45 – 17:15
Venue: A403, 4/F, S H Ho Academic Building, HSUHK
Title: Scaling Innovation: Critical Success Factors Across Industries
Abstract: Innovation only creates value when it is successfully embedded and scaled within the organization. Building on the keynote “The Innovation Imperative”, this session examines real-world cases from technology-intensive industries and identifies the decision frameworks that distinguish successful innovation leaders from laggards. Participants will explore how governance structures, data-driven evaluation, cross-functional integration, and leadership alignment enable effective innovation scaling. The session distills cross-industry lessons on overcoming implementation barriers and transforming innovation initiatives into measurable business results.
Workshop Fee:
Types | Fee (US Dollar) | Fee (RMB Dollar) |
Standard Fee (Only join workshop) | 145USD | 1000RMB |
Discount Fee (Registered in ICDSM 2026) | 73USD | 500RMB |
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