International Scholars to Lead Online Public Lecture Series on the Five Pillars of the Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation
Event: Online Public Lecture Series on the Five Pillars of the Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation
Date: Monday 9 February 2026
Time: 17:00
Venue: Online
The Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation is excited to announce a mini series of public lectures featuring renowned international scholars. This series will explore the five core pillars that define the Institute’s research and teaching:
1 – Creativity
2- Critical Thinking
3 - Innovation Management
4 - Futures Studies, and
5 - Entrepreneurship.
The lectures are designed to engage a wide audience, providing fresh insights and fostering dialogue on some of today’s most pressing and inspiring topics.
Each session will focus on one of the pillars, offering attendees the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of these fundamental areas of study.
The series will kick off on 9 February, setting the stage for an inspiring exploration of ideas that drive innovation and thought leadership.
馃晹All lectures start at 17:00 CET
馃實Online | Open to the public | Free of charge
馃搶Lecture 1: [9 February]
Cyber Creativity
By Prof. Giovanni Emanuele Corazza, Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, Italy
馃搶Lecture 2: [23 March]
Critical Thinking for the 21st Century
By Dr Tom Chatfield, United Kingdom
馃搶Lecture 3: [27 April]
Innovation Management
Prof. Federica Rossi, Universita' di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Italy
馃搶Lecture 4: [11 May]
Futures Studies
Prof. Roberto Poli, Universita' di Trento, Italy
馃搶Lecture 5: [8 June]
Entrepreneurship
Prof. Thomas Cooney, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland
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