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American Chemistry Council, Nashville, Tennessee – Innovation In the Era of Acceleration of Markets and Products
As of this moment in time, there are about 19 million known chemical substances, but the number is doubling every 13
Keynote: Statistics Canada – The Future of Data: Innovation in a Government Agency
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Statistics Canada in September 2011. As the volume and velocity of data began to
Keynote: imX 2011 Conference Gala – Future Trends & Innovation in Media and Technology
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the imX 2011 Conference Gala on September 13, 2011, speaking to an audience of
Society of Manufacturing Engineers IMX Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada – The Future of Manufacturing
Two events at one. I spoke at dinner for over 300 senior manufacturing executives - and was seated beside the ex-CEO of
Keynote: National Recreation and Parks Association: The Future of Recreation.
I was the opening keynote speaker for their annual conference in Salt Lake City, with an audience of over 4,000 sports,
Fairmont Hotels, Whistler, BC – Leadership and the “Masters in Business Imagination”
This iconic global brand held a global leadership meeting, bringing together its top hotel managers, senior
Monster Government Solutions: Recruiting and Retention in the 21st Century in the Era of the Emerging Skills Crisis
Part of the global online Monster recruitment firm, they had Jim keynote their annual Washington conference of
Computer Science Corporation, St. Andrews, Scotland – Aligning Your Business Model to High Velocity Change
I shared this event with Jimmy Wales, the Founder of Wikipedia. And to this day, Wikipedia editors still won't list me.
Keynote: CSC Executive Exchange 2011 – The Future of Technology & Innovation
Jim Carroll was a featured keynote speaker at the CSC Executive Exchange 2011, held July 17–20, described by
Keynote: Linde Health Group Summit, Munich – Global Opportunities in Healthcare
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Linde Health Group Summit in Munich, Germany in mid-2011, speaking to
Keynote: McKesson IdeaShare 2011, San Francisco – Healthcare 2020 and the Future of the Pharmacist
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at McKesson IdeaShare 2011 in San Francisco, California, speaking to
Keynote: Assurant – The Future of Specialty Insurance: Innovation Beyond the Core
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Assurant in June 2011. As niche and specialty insurance markets grew more complex,
Keynote: Maple Leaf Foods Marketing Leadership Summit, Toronto – Food Industry Trends 2011
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address to the top 250 marketing executives of Maple Leaf Foods in Toronto, Ontario
Keynote: Bombardier Global Operators Conference – Innovation and the Future of Aviation
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the Bombardier Global Operators Conference in 2011, speaking to a global
Keynote: Micro Beef 4C Summit, Sonoma County – Agriculture 2020: Innovation, Growth and Opportunity
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the inaugural 4C Summit organized by Micro Beef Technologies in Sonoma
Keynote: Pearson Education Leadership Conference – The Future of Learning and Knowledge Delivery
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at a Pearson Education leadership conference in 2011, speaking to senior
ISMPP
Jim Carroll opened the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals (ISMPP) 7th Annual Meeting on April
Keynote: Lockheed Martin Global HR Conference, Washington DC – Skills Agility and the Future of the Workforce
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at Lockheed Martin’s 2011 Global HR Conference in Washington, DC,
Keynote: Personal Care Products Council – The Future of Beauty: Innovation in Personal Care
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Personal Care Products Council in March 2011. As natural ingredients, social media
US Air Force Research Laboratory, Dayton, Ohio – The Future of R&D
Well, thisi was an interesting audience! I was in Dayton, Ohio, opening the annual leadership meeting for the US Air
Keynote: RGA Reinsurance Company – The Future of Reinsurance: Innovation Behind the Scenes of Risk
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for RGA Reinsurance Company in February 2011. As data analytics and emerging health
Keynote: DSSI Annual Forum, San Antonio – Innovation in Seniors Care and the Future of Aging
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote address at the DSSI Annual Forum in San Antonio, Texas in February 2011, speaking to
Keynote: TechAlliance Magnet Series – Innovating for the Upturn
Jim Carroll was the featured speaker in TechAlliance’s Magnet Series on February 10, 2011, delivering a session
Ernst Young, Orlando – Healthcare Practice Client Summit
As one of the largest professional services firms, E&Y is in the midst of assisting organizations to align
Keynote: Johnson & Johnson – The Future of Healthcare Innovation: Trends Reshaping Medicine
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Johnson & Johnson in December 2010. As the healthcare industry emerged from
NASA, Houston – Transformational Leadership During a Time of Significant Transition
What do you do when you are the worlds leading space organization, and things are in a bit of a funk? Funding cutbacks,
Keynote: Pfizer / Farber & Assoc – The Future of Pharma: Innovation After the Patent Cliff
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Pfizer / Farber & Assoc in November 2010. As the industry faced a wave of patent
PGA of America, Boston – Annual General Meeting Keynote
What do you do when you are the world's largest working sports organization - representing the hard working teaching
Keynote: PGA of America Annual Meeting – Future Trends for the Golf Industry
Jim Carroll delivered the keynote presentation at the PGA of America Annual Meeting in November 2010, bringing his
Keynote: Informatica Executive Summit – Aligning Yourself for Growth Through Innovation
Jim Carroll was the keynote speaker at the Informatica Executive Summit in November 2010, delivering his signature
Produce Marketing Association, Orlando – The Future of Food: Fresh, Fast, Frequent!
This is the trade organization that represents all that good stuff you are supposed to eat - veggies! They invited me
Keynote: Transcontinental – The Future of Print and Media: Innovation in a Digital Transition
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Transcontinental in September 2010. As digital media accelerated the decline of
MHA
Jim Carroll was invited to keynote the Minnesota Hospital Association's Annual Meeting, held September 22–24, 2010,
PPG, Pittsburgh : Aligning to the Reality of the World of Edge-Driven R&D
What's the future of research & development? That's what the global paints, coatings and materials firm PPG brought
Utah League of Cities & Towns, Salt Lake City : Driving the Future of Economic Development
What do you get when you bring 700 mayors and elected officials for small, medium and large sized towns from the State
Keynote: Allied Solutions – The Future of Financial Protection: Innovation for Credit Unions and Community Lenders
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Allied Solutions in August 2010. As digital banking and shifting member
Consumer Electronics Association CEO Summit: Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter.
Jim put into perspective the impact of social networks upon branding, consumer relationships and marketing for
Consumers Electronic Association CEO Summit, Ojai, CA : Brand Innovation At the Speed of Twitter!
Life is weird when *you* are asked to keynote one of the worlds' largest technology organizations - they sponsor the
Keynote: PMA Fresh Summit General Session – Are You Guilty of Future Crimes? Innovation in Fresh Produce
Jim Carroll delivered the general session keynote at the Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) Fresh Summit in
Keynote: Heinz – The Future of Consumer Brands: Innovation on the Global Shelf
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for Heinz in May 2010. As emerging markets and changing consumer habits reshaped the
Keynote: First Interstate BancSystem – The Future of Community Banking: Innovation in a Changing Financial Landscape
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for First Interstate BancSystem in May 2010. As the industry emerged from the financial
Keynote: FMC BioPolymer – The Future of Specialty Materials: Innovation in Biopolymers
Jim Carroll delivered a keynote for FMC BioPolymer in May 2010. As pharmaceutical and food industries demanded more
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Daily Inspiration: “You don’t find your voice in the calm. You find it in the storm!”
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Daily Inspiration: “The words you repeat become the future you build!”
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Daily Inspiration: “Showing up is a strategy. Showing up every day is a superpower!”
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