Innovation Leadership Without Boundaries
We are home to a worldwide network of cross-industry leaders driving innovation and new growth – representing small specialty companies, large global corporations, government labs, and universities.
A unique and dynamic collaborative atmosphere.
Our network of cross-industry leaders is as diverse as the value we create across all fields of industry. We advance the field of innovation management by generating contemporary practices that accelerate value creation. The IRI is a division of the National Association of Manufacturers.
INNOVATION GROWTH DRIVERS
Innovation Pipeline
Breaking siloes to accelerate the pipeline
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Workforce
Building a future-ready workforce
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Leveraging AI
Harnessing AI for real-world impact
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Sustainability
Creating value through sustainability
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Managing Uncertainty'
Thriving amid disruption
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Innovating the Future: Exploring What’s Next for R&D
IRI’s Innovating the Future event is coming to Orlando, FL, from December 2–3, bringing together innovation and R&D leaders to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the way organizations create, connect, and deliver value. This year’s event will look beyond traditional innovation models and into a future shaped by AI-augmented R&D, interconnected innovation networks, and more adaptive approaches to discovery and development.
Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to discuss what these shifts mean for their teams, processes, and strategies. From exploring best practices to pressure-testing ideas with peers, Innovating the Future will help you think through how to position your organization for what’s ahead. Join us in Orlando to gain fresh perspectives, strengthen your peer connections, and leave with practical insights to help move your innovation strategy forward.
LATEST COMMUNITY SURVEYS
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Community Forum – How do you build and maintain a database to track your organization’s university engagements?
Community Forum – How do you manage the use of prototyping and measure its success?
Community Forum – How do you document AI interactions during the inventive process?
Community Forum – How are you using AI insights to guide decision-making?
Community Forum – What documentation do you require to start a project?
Community Forum – Which patent or IP intelligence platform does your organization rely on most?
Community Forum – How are you using AI authoring tools?
Community Forum – How do you do your LCAs?
Community Forum – What is your process for acquiring new raw materials for R&D?
Community Forum – How are you currently using AI?
