“Thinking Outside the Lunchbox”

The University of Charleston is adding a lunch hour series to its “Inspiring Innovation” programs, which are designed to inspire and educate.

The first “Thinking Outside the Lunchbox” program will offer “Innovation for All,” presented by Dr. Hitendra Patel, Managing Director of the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI).

Dr. Hitendra Patel has coached new emerging leaders and managers of new and fast-growth businesses. He is the co-author of “101 Innovation Breakthroughs,” “The State of Innovation at the Firm Level in Singapore,” and Greenovate, Companies “Innovating to Create a More Sustainable World.” His most recent book, “Connectivate!” was published in May 2012. He is now working on his fifth book, “Thinking and Acting Differently to Make Innovation Real.”

It will take place on January 14, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Downtown Innovation Hub and will be catered by Swiftwater Café.

The event is open to the public, although registration is required. Those interested in the event can learn more and register at https://www.ucwv.edu/event/inspiring-innovation/.