ShapeTomorrow

At Dow, we believe that we can have a profound impact by working together with progressive thinkers and innovation leaders.

As Dow’s valued partner and industry leader, we would like to invite you to SHAPE TOMORROW, our 2018 European Innovation Summit in Frankfurt, Germany.

It is an exceptional opportunity to forge productive relationships, discover new trends and find new solutions to the global challenges that lie ahead.

On October 17^th and 18^th, expect inspiring ideas and lively discussions with Dow executives and fellow thought-leaders. Not to mention an evening event you won’t want to miss - all at one of Europe’s best-connected business venues.

We’ve strengthened our focus on innovation to develop better products for a better world. From sustainable development and digitalization to the 3^rd industrial revolution - the opportunities for growth are great and it will be a pleasure to welcoming you in Frankfurt, Germany!

Event Location

The Squaire — Hilton Conference Center and Airport Hotel Frankfurt

The Squaire am Flughafen
60549 Frankfurt am Main
Germany

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Arrival

The Hilton Frankfurt Airport is located in THE SQUAIRE building above the ICE long-distance train station (“Fernbahnhof”), with direct pedestrian access to Terminal 1 (via skywalk).

At Terminal 1 or Terminal 2

When arriving at Terminal 1, please follow the signs to THE SQUAIRE and Long Distance Trains. At the long-distance train station, take the entrance THE SQUAIRE East. From here take the elevator or escalator to level 5, where the hotels are located.

When arriving at Terminal 2, first take the skytrain to Terminal 1 and then follow the directions as described above.

By train

The hotel is situated at THE SQUAIRE East above the ICE high-speed train station. At the entrance of THE SQUAIRE East, take the elevator or escalator to level 5.

By car

Please enter following address in the GPS:

The Squaire, 60549 Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland.

Follow the signs to Frankfurt Airport Terminal 1. The hotel is located in THE SQUAIRE building. When arriving at the Terminal 1 exit, take the left lane exit to THE SQUAIRE. Follow the road to the end of the building and enter the Hilton Hotel parking area (Hilton Parking). Please do not follow The Squaire Parking.

Accommodation

Once you have registered we will book a room for you at the The Squaire — Hilton Conference Center and Airport Hotel Frankfurt. You do not have to contact the hotel yourself.

The event starts with a light, informal lunch at 12:00. Our dedicated check-in staff will be happy to store your luggage in the event of your room not being ready upon your arrival (official check-in time is 14:00). There will be time to check-in between the day event and our dinner event.

October 17th
12:00	Registration / Lunch / Innovation Experience Zone
13:00	Welcome and introduction Ralf Brinkmann, Area President Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Central Europe & Greater Russia, Dow
13:15	The Future Dow Jim Fitterling, Chief Executive Officer, Dow
13:55	Focus on Europe Neil Carr, President Dow Coatings & Monomers and President Dow Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
14:15	An optimist’s tour of the future Mark Stevenson, Author and futurologist
14:45	Digitalization in our hands: Challenge and opportunity Guillaume Deudon, Director Digital Customer Experience, Dow Dan Futter, Chief Commercial Officer, Dow Jon Penrice, Commercial Vice President Dow Polyurethanes, and President Dow Asia Pacific
15:20	Coffee break / Innovation Experience Zone
15:40	The future business of sustainability Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
16:15	Sustainability for a consumer goods company Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller-Kirschbaum, Corporate Senior VP Laundry and Home Care, Henkel
16:35	Sustainability: Firm foundation and collaborative force for an innovative future Neil Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer, Dow
16:55	Collaboration for sustainable development Ester Baiget, Business President Dow Industrial Solutions Javier Constante, Commercial Vice President Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
17:15	Wrap-up Ralf Brinkmann, Area President Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Central Europe & Greater Russia, Dow Check-in / Networking Time / Innovation Experience Zone
19:00	Transfer to dinner location
20:00	Dinner Networking dinner at the “Klassikstadt” in Frankfurt. Return transfers to the hotel will be available.

October 18th
08:15	Welcome back Ralf Brinkmann, Area President, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Central Europe & Greater Russia, Dow
08:25	Making innovation relevant: Aligning innovation to today’s strategic imperatives and realities A.N. Sreeram, Chief Technology Officer, Dow
09:15	Spotlight on R&D focus areas Bob Maughon, R&D Vice President Packaging & Specialty Plastics and Hydrocarbons, Dow David Parrillo, Global R&D Director Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, Dow Florian Schattenmann, R&D Vice President Performance Materials & Coatings, Dow
	Innovation in interaction: Products, solutions and business models:
09:40	Innovation Experience Zone: Market & technology dialogues, exhibits, panels and networking
10:20	Market-related break-out sessions Dow business and R&D leadership as well as external experts and partners: Focus on Packaging Focus on Infrastructure Focus on the Consumer
11:50	Break
12:00	The Third Industrial Revolution Jeremy Rifkin, Economic and social theorist, advisor and President of the Foundation on Economic Trends
13:00	Closing Dan Futter, Chief Commercial Officer, Dow
13:15	Networking lunch / Innovation Experience Zone
14:00	End of conference
	Show moderator – Mark Ridley, Transform Performance Intl. – will guide through the program and facilitate Q&A.

We’re delighted to present some of the world’s leading thinkers, innovators and business people, who’ll be sharing their perspectives with us throughout the event. We’ll be adding more guests to our line-up over the coming weeks, so be sure to check the section below for further updates.

Mark Stevenson

Mark Stevenson is a London-based British author, businessman, public speaker, futurologist, professional musician and comedian. He is one of the world‘s most respected thinkers on the interplay of technology and society, helping a diverse mix of clients to become future literate and adapt culture and strategy to squarely face the questions about the future.
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Peter Bakker

Peter Bakker is President and CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)

Mr Bakker has led WBCSD since 2012. WBCSD is a global, CEO-led organization of over 200 leading businesses working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.
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Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin is an American economic and social theorist, writer, public speaker, political advisor, and activist. Rifkin is the author of 20 bestselling books about the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment.

He has been an advisor to the leadership of the European Union since 2000. He has advised three presidents of the European Commission including the current President, Jean-Claude Juncker -- as well as the European Parliament, and numerous EU heads of state, including Germany's Angela Merkel.
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Welcome

At Dow, we believe that we can have a profound impact by working together with progressive thinkers and innovation leaders.

Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement.
Alan Kay computer scientist

Logistics

Event Location

Arrival

At Terminal 1 or Terminal 2

By train

By car

Accommodation

Vision is the art of
seeing things invisible
Jonathan Swift writer

Program

Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them.
Alfred North Whitehead mathematician and philosopher

External
Speakers

Mark Stevenson

Peter Bakker

Jeremy Rifkin

There's no good idea that cannot be improved on.
Michael Eisner

Contact

Should you have questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact your Dow representative or Team Dow.

Welcome

At Dow, we believe that we can have a profound impact by working together with progressive thinkers and innovation leaders.

Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Alan Kay computer scientist

Logistics

Event Location

Arrival

At Terminal 1 or Terminal 2

By train

By car

Accommodation

Vision is the art of seeing things invisible Jonathan Swift writer

Program

Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. Alfred North Whitehead mathematician and philosopher

External Speakers

Mark Stevenson

Peter Bakker

Jeremy Rifkin

There's no good idea that cannot be improved on. Michael Eisner

Contact

Should you have questions or need assistance, do not hesitate to contact your Dow representative or Team Dow.

Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement.
Alan Kay computer scientist

Vision is the art of
seeing things invisible
Jonathan Swift writer

Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them.
Alfred North Whitehead mathematician and philosopher

External
Speakers

There's no good idea that cannot be improved on.
Michael Eisner