Sentences with phrase «innovation challenges of the future»

«The opportunity to create the right type of environment to meet the innovation challenges of the future, to create an entrepreneurial spirit, to ensure people are studying science and maths and technology and engineering — skills that will equip them for the future — these are the things we should focus on first.

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Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

Last month, as part of its Building a Healthier Future Summit, the PHA held an «innovation challenge» to bring together designers, developers, stakeholders, and entrepreneurs to develop apps and other tech - based tools to help schools and families teach kids about healthy eating choices and fitness.

Peter Clarke, founder and CEO of Product Ventures, spoke on the future of package design and challenges to incorporate innovation, sustainability and cost / waste reduction.

It is designed to protect the environment from plastic pollution whilst fostering growth and innovation, turning a challenge into a positive agenda for the Future of Europe.

We are going to need their innovation and creative problem - solving to help solve the multitude of environmental challenges facing us today and in the future.

«The combination of talent, technological innovation and supportive policies in New York has created a vibrant clean energy industry that is leading the nation in meeting the energy challenges of our future.»

If we don't, history has already provided a glimpse as to what might happen... disruptive innovation compels educators to go against the flow, challenge the status quo, take on the resistance, and shift our thinking in a more growth - oriented way... There is time to go down the path less traveled and create systems of excellence that will be embraced by our learners and in turn better prepare them for their future.

Stream 1 is focused on challenges, innovation and future gazing, aiming to probe into some of the biggest challenges facing senior leaders.

In any given week, Adam Mostogl might be helping young entrepreneurs to kick - start their companies, stimulating small businesses to challenge the status quo, challenging communities to understand their potential or teaching hundreds of students to embrace innovation to solve the problems of the future.

The first stream will focus on challenges, innovation and the future of education, probing into some of the biggest challenges facing senior school leaders.

How the power of games inspires solutions to today's biggest challenges By Lara Cole For Sasha Barab, professor of innovation in ASU's School for the Future of Innovation in Society and professor of education in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, it's «game on» as he and his team create virtual solutions to society's challenges.

We will discuss how we have employed innovation and efficiency to overcome the challenges presented by the conversion of existing buildings, the implications on the school's design and for construction delivery; and consider lessons learnt for the future.

«The Best of What's New awards honor the innovations that surprise and amaze us — those that challenge our view of what's possible in the future,» said Cliff Ransom, Editor - in - Chief of Popular Science.

«The Volt is symbolic of GM's strong commitment to the future... just the kind of technology innovation that our industry needs to respond to today's and tomorrow's energy and environmental challenges.»

Students in our program want to be part of the solution to the environmental challenges we face today and in the future; they seek to gain skills and knowledge that will allow them to become leaders in innovations for sustainable living.

Annette Magnusson, Secretary General SCC, will speak about innovation in practice and share some of the ongoing initiatives by SCC as well as the need for interdisciplinary legal innovation to meet challenges of the future.

At the MPF roundtable, the conversation turned to challenges and opportunities for the future — and particularly to innovation, the buzzword of the moment.

The event brings SRLs together with law students in the hopes of providing future lawyers with a better understanding of the challenges faced by self - represented litigants face, and deepen their understanding of the potential for legal services innovations for those who can not afford full representation.

The Awards focuses on best - of - the - best practices of the BFSI Industry based on the strategy, security, customer service, and the future technology challenges and innovations.

The award focuses on the best practices of the BFSI Industry, based on the strategy, security, customer service, and future technology challenges and innovations.

The Award focuses on offering a platform to recognise the best practices of the BFSI Industry based on the strategy, security, customer service, and the future technology challenges and innovations.

In total, representative of the US Federal Reserve governor, US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) all made statements indicating they would seek to support innovations in the industry this quarter, while providing words of caution about challenges that may lie ahead.

With its solid base in engineering and scientific education, Cleveland produces high volumes of job seekers proficient in today's most challenging and competitive markets as well as those who possess both the knowledge and hands - on application of some of the most cutting - edge technological developments, which their future employers can harness to boost quality, innovation, and productivity.

The European continent, despite its extraordinary history, culture, diversity, and innovation, faces, like much of the world, serious challenges to its future prosperity.

In the context of a real estate brokerage, the dynamic relationship with agents, the challenges (and competition) with innovation and the unknown future, there are four things I urge business leaders to focus on when laying out strategies for the future.