{"id":5720,"date":"2018-04-05T23:18:40","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T23:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/?page_id=5720"},"modified":"2018-07-27T19:37:12","modified_gmt":"2018-07-27T19:37:12","slug":"activation-hub","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/activation-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Activation Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523313860288{background: #ffffff url(https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SB18-ActivationHub-Header-1.jpg?id=5955) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5799&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Design Thinking<\/strong> is a solutions-focused methodology used by designers in business to solve complex problems. The <strong>Activation Hub<\/strong> at SB\u201918 Vancouver brought design thinking to life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>A place to create a strategy for your business that drives innovation<\/h3>\n<p>The Activation Hub is not your average Expo &#8211; it&#8217;s a dynamic and collaborative space that helps you find tools and solutions to meet your business goals. It&#8217;s where you find inspiration, ideas, and companies who are already committed to developing business models and methods for delivering business growth based on a healthy and relevant vision of the Good Life. Attendees came to the Activation Hub to learn how to use Design Thinking to enable product and service innovation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; color_scheme=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522971999863{margin-bottom: 3em !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][mvc_flip_box style=&#8221;vertical&#8221; info_opt=&#8221;show_icon&#8221; front_bg=&#8221;#e04e39&#8243; font_icon=&#8221;fa fa-heart&#8221; icon_size=&#8221;64px&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#fcfcfc&#8221; title=&#8221;Empathize&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; descrcolor=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; bgcolor=&#8221;rgba(224,78,57,0.1)&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Empathize<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set aside your own assumptions and gain insight into user needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/mvc_flip_box][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][mvc_flip_box style=&#8221;vertical&#8221; 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alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/sponsor\/radisson\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; lvca_dark_bg=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522974894425{margin-bottom: 2em !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523313231314{padding-top: 3em !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 3em !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ah-v3-pavilions.jpg?id=5945) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Good Pavilions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522976546748{padding: 2em !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a primary source of inspiration, <strong>Good Pavilions<\/strong> were the heartbeat of the Activation Hub. Organized around industry or initiative, they allowed for co-creative conversation around specific content sectors. Industry leaders were anchored around each pavilion. <a href=\"#ahpavilions\">Learn more about each one below<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; lvca_dark_bg=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522974901680{margin-bottom: 2em !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522976509217{padding: 2em !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Multidisciplinary professionals came together for a <strong>facilitated and moderated Design Thinking process<\/strong>. They all brought varying perspectives to a convergent thinking discussion focused on solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The best ideas turned into rapid prototypes with the support of design teams assigned to each Lab. Over the course of the 2 days in these Innovation Labs, participants were able to see a complete design thinking process through, with tangible results.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523313494270{padding-top: 3em !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 3em !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background: #284734 url(https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ah-v3-innovation.jpg?id=5950) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Innovation Labs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"btn-holder btn-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/sb18vancouver\/track\/innovation-labs\/\" title=\"Innovation Labs\" class=\"btn btn-small btn-outline  btn-white btn-hover-white\" target=\"\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; lvca_dark_bg=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522974901680{margin-bottom: 2em !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523313382336{padding-top: 2em !important;padding-right: 2em !important;padding-bottom: 2em !important;padding-left: 2em !important;background: #f1be48 url(https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ah-programming-l.jpg?id=5909) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Programming<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"btn-holder btn-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/sb18vancouver\/location\/hall-c\/\" title=\"Hall C (Activation Hub) Schedule\" class=\"btn btn-small btn-outline  btn-white btn-hover-white\" target=\"\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523062120016{padding-top: 3em !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 3em !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <strong>Activation Hub stage<\/strong> provided a platform for companies to share insights and trends, best practice case studies, educational panels and product demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>The programming brought inspiration to the Activation Hub floor, sparking new ideas and learning in a more casual setting.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; lvca_dark_bg=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1522974907756{margin-bottom: 2em !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523062915206{padding-top: 3em !important;padding-right: 3em !important;padding-bottom: 3em !important;padding-left: 3em !important;background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]The annual <strong>SB Innovation Open<\/strong> catalyzes the progress and impact of the next generation of better brands. Each year, mission-driven entrepreneurs are poised to challenge the status quo of business. Given the right support and exposure, these start-ups can contribute to an economically, socially and environmentally flourishing future.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the 2018 Innovation Open finalists and winners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1523303700585{padding-top: 2em !important;padding-right: 2em !important;padding-bottom: 2em !important;padding-left: 2em !important;background: #f8f8f8 url(https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/conferences\/sb18vancouver\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/ah-sbio-r.jpg?id=5910) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Innovation Open<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"btn-holder btn-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.sustainablebrands.com\/sb18vancouver\/innovation-open\/\" title=\"Innovation Open\" class=\"btn btn-small btn-outline  btn-white btn-hover-white\" target=\"\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_id=&#8221;ahpavilions&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a name=\"ahpavilions\"><\/a>The Activation Hub Good Pavilions<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tour style=&#8221;engage_outline&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-building&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Good Cities&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;good-cities&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Good Cities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hosted by PwC.<\/strong> How do we make our cities healthier places to live as they continue to grow? In this Innovation Lab we will use Design Thinking to generate a better\/deeper question and then using this question to guide us in developing solutions that will address this challenge.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Pavilion Host&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6910&#8243; img_size=&#8221;thumbnail&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; link=&#8221;#&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Featuring&#8221;][info_list_father][info_list_son titleclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; descclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; listwidth=&#8221;0px&#8221; title=&#8221;PwC&#8221; desc=&#8221;Booth 200. At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We\u2019re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. &#8221; image_id=&#8221;6910&#8243;][info_list_son titleclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; descclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; listwidth=&#8221;0px&#8221; title=&#8221;PwC Partner Tables&#8221; desc=&#8221;Booths 202\u2013208. Made up of PwC\u2019s supporting network of startup, civil society and\/or non-profit entities for further multi-stakeholder dialogue in pavilion.&#8221; image_id=&#8221;6910&#8243;][info_list_son titleclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; descclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; listwidth=&#8221;0px&#8221; title=&#8221;Vancouver Economic Commission&#8221; desc=&#8221;Booth 210. The VEC works to position Vancouver as a global leader for innovative, creative and sustainable business. VEC engages with entrepreneurs, investors, SMEs, global enterprises and a wide range of community stakeholders. 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It is our mission to make this information easily accessible to consumers and businesses that care, so that with a simple search you can start taking the small, tangible steps that lead to transformative change. intengine is your effective, easy way to make a difference.&#8221; image_id=&#8221;8348&#8243;][info_list_son titleclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; descclr=&#8221;#000000&#8243; listwidth=&#8221;0px&#8221; title=&#8221;The League of Intrapreneurs&#8221; desc=&#8221;We are the changemakers. We are the misfits who believe there is a better way. We are the silo busters fixing our broken systems. We are all around the world, in back-offices &amp; boardrooms, creating #changefromwithin. 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