Events

29
October 2026
Virtual Event

Webinar: From Scientific Breakthrough to Scalable Magnet Manufacturing 

Workshop helps manufacturers improve innovation returns by identifying stronger product opportunities and making disciplined portfolio funding decisions. Attendees gain practical tools, AI-supported gates, and a certificate option.

THURSDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Webinar
Webinar: From Scientific Breakthrough to Scalable Magnet Manufacturing 
05
November 2026
Virtual Event

Webinar: Preparing R&D for an AI-enabled Future: Capabilities for High-Performing Teams

As AI reshapes R&D, how can organizations prepare their teams to capture its value? Drawing on

THURSDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Webinar
Webinar: Preparing R&D for an AI-enabled Future: Capabilities for High-Performing Teams
13
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Innovation Excellence Roundtable Series

Getting Valuable Ideas into the Innovation Pipeline

FRIDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Roundtable
Innovation Excellence Roundtable Series
17
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Case Study: Innovation in Action: Developing an Organizational Learning Culture 

Workshop helps manufacturers improve innovation returns by identifying stronger product opportunities and making disciplined portfolio funding decisions. Attendees gain practical tools, AI-supported gates, and a certificate option.

TUESDAY 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Workshop
Case Study: Innovation in Action: Developing an Organizational Learning Culture 
18
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Sustainability Roundtable Series

The Sustainability Innovation Ecosystem

WEDNESDAY 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Roundtable
Sustainability Roundtable Series
18
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Open Innovation Roundtable Series

The Sustainability Innovation Ecosystem

WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Roundtable
Open Innovation Roundtable Series
19
November 2026
Virtual Event

Webinar: Generative AI and the Ethical Future of Human-Centered R&D 

Generative AI is already reshaping how scientists, engineers, and innovation leaders approach research, design, problem-solving, and decision-making. In this webinar, Bill Clancey will explore the scientific, technical, ethical, and business implications of generative AI for R&D organizations, including what these…

THURSDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Webinar
Webinar: Generative AI and the Ethical Future of Human-Centered R&D 
20
November 2026
Members Only · Virtual Event

Digitalization & AI Roundtable Series

Trust, Transparency, and AI-Enabled Communication

FRIDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Roundtable
Digitalization & AI Roundtable Series
02–03
December 2026
Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Orlando, Florida

Innovating The Future 2026

Innovating the Future registration is limited to end-user manufacturing organizations and approved academia. Solution providers and organizations that provide any form of technology and/or consulting products and services to manufacturers but do not manufacture any products are not permitted to…

Innovating the Future
Innovating The Future 2026
04
December 2026
In-Person Event | Orlando, FL

CTO Forum

Join a private, invitation-only convening of R&D and innovation leaders to exchange insights, tackle complex challenges, and explore the trends reshaping the future of innovation.

FRIDAY 8:00 am – 1:00 pm CTO Forum
CTO Forum
21
January 2027
Virtual Event

Webinar: The Creativity Paradox: Building Organizations That Innovate and Execute

Why do organizations that genuinely value innovation often struggle to create the conditions where creativity can thrive? In this interview-style webinar, Abdelmoula El Hadi, Head of Innovation at Knauf Insulation and author of The Creativity Paradox, will share insights from…

THURSDAY 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Webinar
Webinar: The Creativity Paradox: Building Organizations That Innovate and Execute
14–18
June 2027
Multi-Day · In-Person Event | Evanston, IL

Shaping Innovation Leaders 2027

Five-day executive program for rising innovation leaders, Shaping Innovation Leaders 2026 builds business acumen, strategic decision-making, and leadership confidence through peer learning and Kellogg School of Management expertise.

MONDAY 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Shaping Innovation Leaders
Shaping Innovation Leaders 2027