People Powered Innovation
Innovation is not driven by technology, infrastructure and capital. Innovation is driven by the imagination and determination of people.Flying Car brings together pioneers in all fields to make the future. This annual two-day conference features stories from diverse thought leaders, hands-on labs where guests dig into a variety of fields, and plenty of time for connecting with other future-minded leaders. Flying Car 2014 has adopted the theme "People-Powered" — because it all starts with people. New ideas don't start with technology and money. They start with the imagination and determination of people, so let's celebrate them!
Geeks, artists, entrepreneurs, corporations, and the future-minded public: join us at the conference of tomorrow!
Geeks, artists, entrepreneurs, corporations, and the future-minded public: join us at the conference of tomorrow!
For details on labs, visit www.flyingcarmke.com
Flying Car 2014 Ticket Options
Online registration is now CLOSED.
Limited tickets will be available for purchase on-site at the event on Thursday and Friday.
All Access Pass ($250) includes:
-Friday Keynote speaker: Steve Wozniak
Speaker Series (Thursday & Friday)
-Lab Experiences -- you choose! (Thursday & Friday)
-Networking Receptions (Thursday: Make the Future Reception & Friday: Mix n' Mingle Reception)
- [1] Summerfest weekday admission ticket
Two-Day Event Pass ($200) includes:
-Speaker Series (Thursday & Friday)
-Lab Experiences -- you choose! (Thursday & Friday)
-Networking Receptions (Thursday: Make the Future Reception & Friday: Mix n' Mingle Reception)
- [1] Summerfest weekday admission ticket
*Two-Day event pass does not include access to Friday keynote speaker*
WOZ Only Pass ($150) includes:
-Friday Keynote speaker: Steve Wozniak
-Thursday Make the Future networking reception
- [1] Summerfest weekday admission ticket
*For June 25th community partner events, please reference the Flying Car website for registration information*
Flying Car Program: June 26th
Speaker Series + Thursday Labs
Hosted by Tim Dyer -- Partner & Chief Storyteller, Manifesto
7:30 AM Registration + Breakfast
8:30 AM Welcome
9:00 AM Opening Speaker: MLB Commissioner Bud Selig
9:45 AM Speaker #2: Leilani Munter, American Race Car driver & Environmentalist
BREAK
10:40 AM Speaker #3: Grace La, Harvard University Architecture & LA DALLMAN
11:00 AM Speaker #4: Llewellyn Wells, Living City Block
11:25 AM Panel Discussion with Leilani Munter, Grace La & Llewellyn Wells, moderated by Mitch Teich of WUWM
12:00 PM LUNCH
1:20 PM Speaker #5: Heidi Hackemer, Wolf & Wilhelmine; former Google Brand Strategist
1:50 PM Speaker #6: David Shing, AOL
BREAK
2:45 PM Flying Car Labs Pt. I, featuring:
Lab A: "The (in)Accessible World" with Damian Buchman, The Ability Center
Lab B: "The Anatomy of a Good Idea" with Rick Gilpatrick, Briggs & Stratton (workshop FULL)
Lab C: "Using Design Thinking to Create Cultural Change" with Doug Dietz, GE Healthcare
Lab D: "The BREW – Business. Research. Entrepreneurship. In Wisconsin. Unleashing Water Innovation!" with Elizabeth Thelen, The Water Council
Lab E: "Immersive Learning Environments" with D'Nardo Colucci, The Elumenati
Lab F: "Tech + Ideation" with Romke de Haan, Spreenkler
Lab G: "Kohl's Innovation Center of Excellence" with Gautam Kotwal, Kohl's
4:00 PM Closing Thoughts
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Make the Future Reception at The Global Water Center
*program subject to change
Flying Car Program: June 27th
Speaker Series featuring Steve Wozniak + Friday Labs
Hosted by Tim Dyer -- Partner & Chief Storyteller, Manifesto
7:30 AM Check-in + Breakfast
8:30 AM Welcome
Innovation Insights: James Carlson -- CEO, Bucket Brigade & School Factory
9:00 AM Featured Keynote: Steve Wozniak
10:15 AM Intro to Thursday Flying Car Labs + Break
10:45 AM Flying Car Labs: Morning Session
Lab A: "Hacking Music" with Robert DeLong, musician (AM session only)
Lab B: "Building Creative Futures" with Emily Callaghan, Johnson Controls (workshop FULL)
Lab C: "Ideas Communicated through Prototypes" with Jake Pettry, Discovery World
Lab D: "Designing Spaces for Collaboration" with Carlton Reeves, UW-Milwaukee
Lab E: "Future of the Automotive Industry" with Dave Muyres, Johnson Controls
Lab F: "Genome Wide Sequencing: Exploring the Lifesaving Technology" with Dr. David Dimmock, Genomic Health Care Innovations
Lab G: "DIY Metalcasting Pt. I" with Kelly Ludeking, KRL Metals (recommended that attendees sign up for both AM & PM session)
12:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 PM Speaker #1: Sujeet Chand
1:35 PM Speaker #2: Jeff Yabuki
2:15 PM BREAK
2:30 PM Thursday Flying Car Labs: Afternoon Session
Lab A: "Connecting Smartphones to Embedded Devices" with Jason Haedt, Milwaukee Tech Engine (PM only)
Lab B: "Building Creative Futures" with Emily Callaghan, Johnson Controls
Lab C: "Ideas Communicated through Prototypes" with Jake Pettry, Discovery World
Lab D: "Designing Spaces for Collaboration" with Carlton Reeves, UW-Milwaukee
Lab E: "Free Agents: Future of the Workforce" with Dave McGonegal, ManpowerGroup (PM only)
Lab F: "Genome wide sequencing: Exploring the Technology that is Saving Lives" w/Dr. David Dimmock, Genomic Health Care Innovations
Lab G: "DIY Metalcasting Pt. II" with Kelly Ludeking, KRL Metals
3:45 PM Closing Thoughts
Innovation Insights with James Carlson -- CEO Bucket Brigade & School Factory
4:00 PM Thank you: Flying Car & MiKE Leadership
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Mix n' Mingle Closing Reception at 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
*program subject to change