Great things can happen when government and industry come together to innovate. Breakthrough innovations have the power to shape the future, disrupt industries, and improve the lives of individuals and societies. They drive progress, challenge the status quo, and unlock new possibilities, ultimately breaking through for mission advantage.

Carl De Groote | Senior Director, U.S. Defense, U.S. Public Sector at Cisco

Lydia Da Cruz

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Hi all! My name is Lydia Da Cruz, Director Innovation Strategy & Program Development at Hackworks, in Toronto, Canada. I am positively o-b-s-e-s-s-e-d with what's next. I am first and foremost an innovation strategist and marketer. I love to sink my teeth into big problems – I am a challenge analyst and an opportunity mapper. I'm also a storyteller and engagement expert, and I truly believe that together, we can find more resolute solutions that we ever could individually. If you ever want to chat crowdsourcing, co-creation, hackathons, online challenges, reverse pitch programs – I've been working in this area since 2011 – feel free to reach out!