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This document provides information about the 2009 Growth and Innovation Excellence Summit taking place on June 15-16, 2009 in Washington DC. The summit will focus on how companies can drive growth through innovation, even during an economic downturn. Over the two-day event, participants will learn strategies for incorporating innovation into corporate strategies, developing new business models for growth, and assessing the ROI of innovation initiatives. Speakers will provide keynote addresses and case studies on topics such as using innovation to gain competitive advantages, balancing innovation investments, and managing the risks and economic value of innovation. Attendees include C-level executives, VPs, and directors of innovation, strategy, business development, marketing and other functions.