HSM Announces World Innovation Forum 2010

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HSM, a leader in executive education, is proud to announce its 5th annual World Innovation Forum, held June 8-9, 2010 at Nokia Theatre in New York City.

The World Innovation Forum gathers the world's greatest thought leaders in the field to share their expert insight and tangible ideas on effectively implementing innovation in any organization.

Over the course of two days, attendees learn the strategies and management practices that lead to sustained innovation and business success, as relayed by the experts themselves.

HSM is pleased to introduce to an already stellar lineup the addition of two leaders whose innovation breakthroughs have and will continue to strengthen America's competitive advantage in the global business marketplace:

Through her work as founder and President of Teach for America, Wendy Kopp is making education for all a reality.

As the co-founder of PayPal and an initial investor in Facebook, Peter Thiel has revolutionized the worlds of online commerce and social networking. With a continued commitment to venture capital investing, Peter is active in identifying and bringing to market the next wave of technological innovation.

The 2010 World Innovation Forum speakers include:

Seth Godin: Management Innovation   Michael Porter: Innovation and Healthcare   Ursula Burns: A Conversation with the CEO of Xerox   Chip Heath: Implementing Change when Change is Hard   Joel Makower: Strategies for the Green Economy   Wendy Kopp: Realizing Educational Opportunities for All New addition!   Biz Stone: Social Networking   Andreas Weigend: Marketing and Web 2.0   Michael Howe: The Customer is the Driver   Peter Thiel: Next Wave of Technology Innovation New addition!   Robert Brunner: Innovation and Design

The World Innovation Forum delivers the latest techniques and trends that will shape the future of business. For more information on the World Innovation Forum, visit hsmglobal.com/us/wif or call 866-711-4476.

For media inquires or press passes, please contact Sebastian Mackinlay at 212-812-9612 or [e-mail]

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About HSM

Founded in 1989, HSM (www.hsmglobal.com/us) is a multimedia company specializing in executive education. HSM brings together the world’s top executives and thought leaders to analyze and debate the latest and most pressing issues in business, science, technology, and the economy. Through conferences, print media and online content, HSM generates new ideas and fresh thinking about the challenges facing business leaders today. HSM believes that knowledge is the critical driver for change and development.