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Recognized by the Nobel Prize in Economics: Importance of Innovation Management Systems and Impact of ISO 56001

JIN ISO 56001 Open Days 2: Latest Insights on the Innovation Management System

Join us for the second day of JIN ISO 56001 Open Days, where we share the latest insights on the Innovation Management System (IMS) certification standard, ISO 56001.

A year has passed since the publication of ISO 56001, and leading organizations worldwide are now adopting IMS as a framework to make innovation repeatable and sustainable. IMS is not only enhancing corporate innovation capabilities but is also beginning to influence national policy and individual skills development.

This global trend has been further reinforced by the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their pioneering research on innovation-driven economic growth. Their work highlights that innovation is the true engine of corporate success—one that must be nurtured through systematic and organizational efforts.

At JIN ISO 56001 Open Days 2, we welcome leading innovation management practitioners from Sweden, Ireland, and the United Kingdom to discuss how IMS is shaping organizations, policies, and talent development worldwide. Through real-world cases from IT and engineering sectors, participants will gain first-hand perspectives on how IMS can transform innovation capability.

Agenda (Tentative):

  1. Opening Remarks
    “Why Innovation Management Systems (IMS) Are Needed Now”
    Noboru Konno, Chairperson, Japan Innovation Network

  2. Keynote
    “The Impact of ISO 56001 on Nations, Companies, and Individuals”
    Magnus Karlsson, Partner, Amplify (Sweden)

  3. Case Studies: Learning from Global Practices of IMS
    International technology company     — Suzanne Lynch, Founder & Innovation Practitioner, Perfect Link (Ireland)
    Mott MacDonald — Jon Rains, Director of Innovation Management, Mott MacDonald (UK)

  4. Panel Discussion
    “How to Leverage ISO 56001 to Enhance Organizational Innovation Capability”
    Panelists:
    Magnus Karlsson, Partner, Amplify
    Suzanne Lynch, Founder & Innovation Practitioner, Perfect Link
    Jon Rains, Director of Innovation Management, Mott MacDonald
    Hiroyuki Ozaki, Director, Japan Innovation Network
    Moderator:
    Naoki Ogiwara, IMSAP Studio Lead, Japan Innovation Network

Event Details:

[Date & Time] December 4, 2025  3:30-5:30pm JST, 6:30-8:30 GMT, 7:30-9:30 CET, 8:30-10:30 EET
[Format] Zoom Webinar
[Language] Japanese / English (AI simultaneous interpretation available)
[Participation Fee] Free of charge
[Registration] Please send an e-mail to admin@ji-network.org with your full name, title and affiliation.

Speakers:

Magnus Karlsson, Partner, Amplify (Sweden)
Former Director of New Business Development and Innovation at Ericsson, where he led the establishment of the company’s innovation management framework. Currently serves as Sweden’s National Committee Chair for ISO TC 279 (Innovation Management System) and advises organizations worldwide on IMS implementation and innovation capability development.

Suzanne Lynch, Founder & Innovation Practitioner, Perfect Link (Ireland)
With over 20 years of experience in corporate innovation management, Suzanne supports an international technology company in Ireland to advance IMS maturity and capability development toward ISO 56001 certification.

Jon Rains, Director of Innovation Management, Mott MacDonald (UK)
Leads Mott MacDonald’s implementation of IMS based on the ISO 56000 series since 2018. As the UK representative in ISO TC 279, he contributes to the ongoing development of international standards for innovation management.