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Keynotes MONDAY KEYNOTE August 27, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Potomac A The Medici Effect: Groundbreaking Innovation at the Intersection of Disciplines and Cultures in Law Firms and Law Departments The world of technology is changing faster than any other area of business. How can IT develop insights that will propel your firm or law department in the midst of all these changes? In this highly dynamic and energetic talk, Frans Johansson will apply the lessons from his international best-seller, "The Medici Effect," to vividly showcase how the best chance to innovate lies at the intersection of different fields, departments and industries. IT is connected throughout the organization and can leverage a wide array of knowledge and perspectives to develop new insights. IT can also dramatically increase collaboration across the enterprise in order to unleash both innovation and efficiency. Finally, the IT professional can super-charge their own creativity by drawing inspiration from completely separate fields. Understand why and what you can do about it. Frans will clearly and persuasively show what happens when legal and technology cultures collide and ignite an explosion of extraordinary new ideas and discoveries. See how technologists and attorneys can work together to create the perfect "intersection" of cultures. Hashtag #KEY1 About the Speaker: Frans is the best-selling author of "The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts and Cultures." In his book and presentations, Fran clearly shows how the best ideas and innovations come from collaboration between people with diverse experiences, skills, expertise, perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. He has written articles on healthcare, information technology and the science of sport fishing and has been featured on CNN's AC360, ABC's Early Morning Show and CNBC's The Business of Innovation. ASIA EDUCATIONAL PARTNER: TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT March 4 – 5, 2013 | JW Marriott Hong Kong For more information contact: Henry P. Dicker 212-457-7902 | hdicker@alm.com ac2dc 2012 Program Guide 77