Digital transformation across sectors and organizations is ubiquitous and transforming the lives of people and society. Organized by LMU College of Business Administration and LMU External Relations, the LMU Innovation Symposium brings together industry and academic experts from multiple disciplines to discuss how innovations in technology, data, ethical decision making and strategies have an impact on people, planet and profit.

Panel 1: Collaboration between Academia and Industry to Train Future Leaders

• Rick Gehringer, CIO, Wedgewood
• Lucas Pierce, Director of Data, Snap
• Abhisek Rath, Senior Global Engagement Manager, AWS ProServe (M&E)
• Ray Toal, Professor and Chair, LMU Department of Computer Science

Panel 2: Organizational Values and Ethics in Technology and Analytics

• Neama Dadkhahnikoo, Product Manager, Google
• Somjita Mitra, Chief Economist, California Department of Finance
• Chris Stern, Managing Director, Trimble Ventures

Fireside Chat with "Bad Blood" Author John Carreyrou

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner John Carreyrou discusses his New York Times bestseller, "Bad Blood," the story of multibillion dollar biotech startup Theranos. He's also the creator of the podcast "Bad Blood: The Final Chapter," the definitive account of Elizabeth Holmes' recent trial and verdict. 

This fireside chat also features Jeff Thies, director of LMU's Institute for Business Ethics and Sustainability, and Kate Pickert, LMU associate professor of English and journalism, for an engaging discussion on the key role that ethics plays in any business and especially in digital businesses. 

Register now!

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COVID Safety & Campus Access Guidelines for Visitors and Event Guests
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community. Prior to coming to campus, visitors and event guests are required to take their temperature and submit a Lion Health Check. All visitors and event guests over 12 years of age must be fully vaccinated or have received a negative result from a COVID test collected in the 72 hours prior to arrival on campus. Learn more about the university's campus access guidelines for visitors and event guests here.