About the Author N icholas J. Webb is a world-renowned innovation thought leader. He is the author of The Innovation Playbook, The Digital Innovation Play- book, and The Innovation Superstar Workbook. He is a successful inventor with a wide range of technologies, from one of the world's smallest medical implants to consumer and industrial products. He has been awarded more than 35 patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Of- fice. He has launched hundreds of technologies in his 25-year career. He currently provides innovation strategy consulting to a wide range of clients, from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Body of Research In researching his books for one of the world's largest nonfiction publishers, John Wiley & Sons, Nicholas Webb has identified the key success drivers for innovation. Researching organizations from the vantage point of an innovator has given him a unique and special knowledge on what works in the real world. His research has included organizations such as the U.S. Army, Hewlett-Packard, Kodak, Indy- Car, Southwest Airlines, and NewTek, to name just a few. Keynote Topics Digital Innovation Nicholas J. Webb has researched hundreds of companies while writ- ing his book, The Digital Innovation Playbook. What he has discovered will astonish your audience. He learned how some of the best or- ganizations in the world are using digital and social media to drive unprecedented levels of customer value. His case studies include how the U.S. Army has solved its image problems through its digital pres- ence. He'll show how great innovators like Yamaha and Kodak are 255