Ex-Apple & Google Innovation Expert Chris Heemskerk Joins GrowthTank 2026
We’re excited to announce that Chris Heemskerk will take the stage at GrowthTank 2026, the AI & digital marketing conference happening on 20–21 November 2026 at AMC Hall in Prishtina.
Drawing on more than a decade of experience at Google and Apple, Chris heads The Innovation Alliance, a global network of tech executives and innovation leaders.
From Google to Harvard
As former Head of Scaled Acquisitions for Google in North America, Chris transformed his business operation into a global centre for innovation and operational excellence. He served as an advisor to Google’s Innovation Lab and established a partnership with Harvard Business School that documented the lab in two HBS case studies.
Today he is a Senior Facilitator at Harvard Business Impact, helping senior executives advance their innovation and AI initiatives. He is also the author of The Innovation Scorecard™.
50,000+ people in 17+ countries
Chris has spoken to more than 50,000 participants across 17+ countries, including the United Nations, Amazon, Salesforce and Coca-Cola. He speaks on:
- Building an AI-First Company
- Building a World-Class Innovation Culture
- Innovation for CEOs
Get your ticket
GrowthTank 2026 is two days of hands-on AI know-how from the world’s leading AI experts and content creators. No boring talks. AI in action.
Tickets: Student €5, Young Leader €10 (under 30) and Standard €20. Get your ticket on FestTix.