Awards Nominations are Now Open!
We are thrilled to announce 2025 IRI Innovation Excellence Awards are now open for nominations! Building on the legacy of past honors like The Medalist and the Lifetime Achievement Award, the IRI Excellence Awards continue to celebrate outstanding contributions to innovation, scientific advancement, and technological progress. Stay tuned as we prepare to recognize and honor the exceptional talent and groundbreaking work that drive our industries forward.
Innovators Summit 2025
This event will bring together industry leaders and experts to address the key challenges and opportunities shaping the future of innovation. Discover strategies to boost innovation ROI, implement effective metrics, and seamlessly integrate sustainability into your innovation pipeline. Engage in discussions on preparing a future-ready workforce, aligning sustainability goals with innovation processes, and navigating evolving regulations and consumer expectations.
We are the Innovation Research Interchange
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.
Upcoming Events
Innovating Value Monthly Roundtable
Sustainability Monthly Roundtable
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Technology Combats Supply Chain Disruptions
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