Get ready, Innovation Encounter participants! Ann Arbor-based Leon Speakers has joined the Innovation Encounter as the primary problem sponsor. Recognized by Home Theater Magazine for their “cutting edge approach to speaker building” that “has created the flexible environment that audiophiles crave,” Leon is ready to challenge you with a real-world problem that will challenge your creativity, critical thinking, and innovation skills.

Leon Speakers is a worldwide leader in high-performance, audiophile-grade on-wall loudspeakers. Leon Speakers pioneered the design, research and development, and refinement of high-fidelity on-wall loudspeakers. Today, they meticulously handcraft a full range of elegant loudspeaker solutions, seeking to bring immersive home theater experiences into luxury living spaces.

See HGTV’s “Tech Toys” feature on Leon Speakers here (where you’ll learn about some of Leon’s famous clients!), and check out Leon’s amazing Dragon Sound Sculpture here!

We are also pleased to announce this year’s prizes!

  • The First Place Team will receive $1,500
  • The Second Place Team will receive $1,000
  • The Third Place Team will receive $500
A one-day workshop on creativity and innovation, followed by a non-stop day of problem-solving with advice from expert coaches. The chance to work with one of the nation’s leading audio companies who are as well known for their innovative work environment as their innovative product design. And the chance to walk away with $1,500 and the Innovation Encounter trophy. What more could you want? Sign up today! There are still a few spots available — but hurry!