CALGARY, Alberta, April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A driver of innovation and creativity at one of the world’s leading entertainment and media companies will be a guest speaker INVENTURE$ 2023 in Calgary, May 31 – June 2. Duncan Wardle, a former Disney executive, will address attendees from the central stage on Wednesday, May 31 and discuss the theory of creativity.

What happens when brilliant ideas get stuck in the creative process or are shot down? Duncan Wardle will share answers, tools and skills to break through these barriers and provide solutions that drive results. Drawing on his experience at Disney, Wardle’s unique design thinking approach not only puts the end user at the center of the creative process, but also looks in new and familiar places to uncover insights for innovation and truly disruptive ideas. It’s a competitive advantage that instantly propels any business to greater heights.

“Really good things happen at the intersection of innovation and creativity,” said Laura Kilcrease, CEO of Alberta Innovates. “INVENTURE$ creates opportunities for collisions, just like the ones Duncan Wardle is talking about. So join me in Calgary, Alberta and be inspired by speakers like Duncan and many others.”

Wardle worked at Disney for 25 years, most recently as Head of Innovation and Creativity. Today he works as an independent innovation consultant and helps companies to anchor a culture of innovation and creativity. His unique design thinking process helps people spot unlikely connections, leading to fresh thinking and revolutionary ideas.

Duncan is a multiple Ted X speaker and contributor to Fast Company Magazine. He teaches innovation and design thinking master classes at Yale and Harvard. He holds an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh University, the American Citizenship Award presented by the White House and the Duke of Edinburgh Award presented by Queen Elizabeth II.

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