Leaning into Sector Strengths
Fireside Chat: Leaning into Sector Strengths – Building Resilient Innovation Economies
Every thriving innovation ecosystem has a story — one shaped by the sectors where its people, research, and capital naturally converge. From advanced manufacturing and defense tech to AI, life sciences, and climate innovation, regional economies are increasingly focusing on their sectoral strengths to build resilience and attract sustainable investment.
In this session, we’ll explore how leaders are identifying and amplifying their strongest industries through data, collaboration, and storytelling. You’ll hear how ecosystems are:
- Using data to validate and promote key industry clusters
- Building partnerships between corporates, startups, and universities
- Turning regional expertise into a strategic global differentiator
- Balancing specialization with diversification for long-term economic stability
Join us for an interactive conversation with ecosystem leaders and practitioners who are turning local strengths into national and global opportunities.
Who should attend:
Economic development leaders, innovation ecosystem builders, university and research partners, and anyone focused on transforming regional industries into engines of innovation and growth.
Hosted by Darren Stauffer from Dealroom.co, with guests to be announced, sharing insights directly from ecosystem building leaders.
If you’re an economic development professional, university partner, or ecosystem builder, this session will give you ideas and examples you can apply in your own community. Dealroom supports more than 100 tech ecosystems worldwide, helping accelerate development through data and insights.