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Innovation Think Tank Capacity Building Program at ImNO 2023

The focus of this ITT CP is cost containment for healthcare systems and clinical translation. Participants work together in inter-disciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for real-world problems in healthcare and related sectors.

A co-working area for participants around London has been arranged. Attendees coming from Western University and the surrounding institutions, please arrive at the on-site location (address below) at least 10 minutes before event start time. Keep in mind to bring your laptop for our training modules (Instructions to access wifi are attached). Refreshments will be provided.

Location: Medical Sciences Building 146 – Western University, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 3K7

Event Rules

  • ITT CP is intended to be a learning experience for all team members involved. 
  • The participants are expected to attend and complete the program in order to receive the Certificate of Participation. 
  • The teams will be assigned with a team task to come up with out-of-the box solutions to solve one of the many demanding topics in the global healthcare sector. 
  • We trust that your presentation will be your own work. 
  • All team members are expected to offer an equal share of the presentation.   

Day 1 (March 11, 2023): Innovation management training and teambuilding exercises

Event Tentative Agenda (Eastern Time)

E-Platform: Microsoft Teams (please click here to join the meeting)

09:00 – 09:45 AM   Welcome and introduction with virtual tour of ITT HQ
09:45 – 10:45 AM   Innovation Think Tank methodology training
10:45 – 11:00 AM   Break
11:00 – 12:00 PM   Teambuilding and task assignments
12:00 – 01:00 PM    Review of KOL Voices
Rest of day – Team work


Day 2 (March 12, 2023): Feedback Session

Event Tentative Agenda (Eastern Time)

E-Platform: Microsoft Teams (please click here to join the meeting)

09:00 – 09:30 AM   Recap of ITT methodology training and overall feedback
09:30 – 12:30 PM   Individual team feedback (incl. 15 mins break at 10:30AM)
Rest of day – Team work


Day 3 (March 18, 2023): Feedback Session (continued)

Event Tentative Agenda (Eastern Time)

E-Platform: Microsoft Teams (please click here to join the meeting)

09:00 – 09:30 AM   Recap of ITT methodology training and overall feedback
09:30 – 12:30 PM   Individual team feedback (incl. 15mins break at 10:30AM)
Rest of day – Team work

A co-working area for participants around London has been arranged. Attendees coming from Western University and the surrounding institutions, please arrive at the on-site location (address below) at least 10 minutes before event start time. Keep in mind to bring your laptop for our training modules (Instructions to access wifi are attached). Refreshments will be provided.


Day 4 (March 22, 2023) Outcome Exhibition and Feedback Discussion

02:30 –  02:45 PM   Welcome 
02:45 –  04:00 PM   Outcome presentation
04:00 –  04:15 PM   Break
04:15 –  05:30 PM   Outcome presentation (contd.)
05:30 –  06:00 PM   Evaluation of projects, award ceremony and vote of thanks 


To see impression from virtual ITT CP programs and other key activities we have conducted recently, please explore the links below:

Access to healthcare and inspiration for innovation by Prof. Sultan Haider

ITT CP at Queensland University of Technology, Australia 2023

Pan Canadian ITT CP at CRCHUM, Canada 2022

ITT CP at Western University, Canada 2022

ITT CP at Fakeeh University Hospital, UAE 2022

ITT CP at Imperial College London, UK 2022

ITT CP at Évora University and Hospital, Portugal 2022