Events

Webinar: Eva Tuecke on Scientific Discovery, Startups, and the Future of AI in R&D and Manufacturing

Join IRI for a conversation with Eva Tuecke as she reflects on her path from physics research at Fermilab to SpaceX and the startup world, and the experiences that have shaped her perspective on scientific discovery and innovation. Drawing on…

Open Innovation Roundtable Series

When and How Partnerships Evolve Beyond Transactions

Innovation 101: Organizational Challenges in Managing Innovation 

Workshop for new innovation leaders covers building support, managing creative teams, overcoming resistance, and handling risk. IRI members can earn a certificate of completion.

Workshop: Innovation 101: Essential Tools in Managing Innovation

Intensive workshop covers innovation fundamentals, design thinking, Stage-Gate, agile, lean startup, and AI’s role in R&D. Designed for corporate R&D professionals, it offers certificate credit for IRI members.

Sustainability Monthly Roundtable

Join fellow IRI members each month for a roundtable discussion on sustainability and innovation. This is an opportunity to benchmark and discuss shared challenges. Don’t worry if you feel you don’t have anything to contribute right now; eventually you will!…

Webinar: AI and Patents: Disclosure, Risk, and Best Practices 

Join us for a conversation with Duane Morris partners Brian Pandya and Dan Tarr on how the rise of AI is reshaping patent strategy. We’ll cover what the USPTO is saying today, when (and whether) AI use should be disclosed,…

Open Innovation Roundtable

Open innovation sounds great in theory, but what does it take to make it work in practice? Join fellow IRI members each month for a roundtable discussion on open and co-innovation. This is an opportunity to benchmark and discuss shared…

Shaping Innovation Leaders 2026

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.

Digitalization and AI Monthly Roundtable – June 2026

IRI members can join a monthly roundtable on digitalization and AI to share challenges, benchmark peers, and discuss practical uses across R&D, workflows, and digital twins. Contact Lee Green for the invitation.

Innovating Value Monthly Roundtable

Join fellow IRI members each month for a roundtable discussion on driving the innovation pipeline for impact. This is an opportunity to benchmark and discuss shared challenges. Don’t worry if you feel you don’t have anything to contribute right now;…

Sustainability Monthly Roundtable

Webinar: How to Master B2B VOC in an AI World