Name
Welcome & Opening Keynote: Personality Poker
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Stephen Shapiro
Description

Contrary to conventional wisdom, opposites do not attract. As a result, in business, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. Although this is great for efficiency, this lack of diversity can kill innovation.

How can you increase your innovation potential? Play Personality Poker with Stephen Shapiro! 

This fast-paced, highly interactive game will help you discover:

  • Your primary innovation personality
  • Your innovation blind spots
  • Why the person you like the least is the person you need the most
  • What is missing from your team that is limiting innovation and success
  • How to create a high-performing innovation team that leverages divergent points of view
     
Location Name
Tudor Ballroom
Full Address
Hotel Kansas City
1228 Baltimore Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
United States
Session Type
Keynote
Highlighted Session Description

Contrary to conventional wisdom, opposites do not attract. As a result, in business, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. Although this is great for efficiency, this lack of diversity can kill innovation.

How can you increase your innovation potential? Play Personality Poker with Stephen Shapiro! 

This fast-paced, highly interactive game will help you discover:

  • Your primary innovation personality
  • Your innovation blind spots
  • Why the person you like the least is the person you need the most
  • What is missing from your team that is limiting innovation and success
  • How to create a high-performing innovation team that leverages divergent points of view