Annual Summit "Where Innovation Meets Leadership"
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce StreetNashville, TN 37203-3742
United States
* Registration open until 9/23/26 at 6:00 PM (CDT)
Join AWIN for the highlight of our year and experience a full day of leadership development, inspiration, and peer interaction! For more information on our Keynote Speaker and Wellness Sessions, click the tabs in the menu above. Registration is now closed for AWIN's eighth annual Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please contact us at info@advancing-women.org.
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Duncan Wardle is an internationally recognized innovation expert, former Head of Innovation and Creativity at Disney, and one of the leading voices in Design Thinking and creative problem-solving.
During his 30-year career with Disney, Duncan and his team helped drive innovation across Disney’s most iconic brands, including Imagineering, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar, and Disney Parks. His work focused on creating groundbreaking experiences, new storylines, and innovative approaches that enhanced how audiences engage with storytelling and entertainment.
Today, Duncan brings that expertise to organizations around the world, helping leaders and teams unlock creativity and embrace fresh thinking. Through dynamic keynote presentations and interactive workshops he shares a practical innovation toolkit designed to help organizations embed a culture of innovation into their everyday operations.
A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Duncan is a multiple TED speaker and has contributed insights on innovation and creativity to Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review. He also teaches Innovation Master Classes at Yale University, Harvard University, and Edinburgh Napier University.
In recognition of his global impact and unique approach to Design Thinking, Duncan was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Edinburgh Napier University. He also received the White House American Citizen Award for creating a United States citizenship ceremony at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, where 1,000 new U.S. citizens and their families celebrated Independence Day on July 4, 2000. Additionally, he is a recipient of the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award, presented in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Known for his energy and creativity, Duncan inspires audiences to think differently and turn imagination into innovation.
Location:
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce St.
Nashville, TN 37203
To access the AWIN room block, click the link below or make a reservation by phone using the numbers listed below. Email Cat@advancing-women.org with any questions.
Link for Online Booking:
Reservations Toll Free: 1-877-901-6632
Reservations Local Phone: 1-615-255-8400
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