Teppo Rantanen

In areas like Dallas' West End Historic District, the Strip in Las Vegas, living labs and innovation districts are flourishing - unleashing exciting opportunities for cities and leaders. Led by an eclectic mash-up of entrepreneurs and educational institutions, start-ups and schools, mixed-use development and medical innovations, bike-sharing and investment - this represents a radical departure from traditional economic development and helps cities increase global competitiveness by growing the firms, networks and traded sectors that drive broad-based prosperity. Panelists will discuss the economic, physical and networking assets that need to be at play whenever an innovation district emerges in order to facilitate idea generation and accelerate commercialization. Discover how businesses have benefited from innovation districts, helping to drive economic growth across the city.