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Presentation with Jeffrey Sanders and Michael Rauch July 2026 This webinar explored how physics-based simulations and machine learning are helping chemical companies accelerate sustainable innovation while reducing development risk. Attendees learned how a “predict-first” digital chemistry approach can evaluate properties such as solubility, stability, and material compatibility before physical testing begins. The session also highlighted …
Presentation with Eva Tuecke July 2026 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 lessons from across her career, Eva will share insights …
Profile: 2026 Innovation Research Interchange Innovation Leadership Award: Catching Up with Dr. T. Edwin Freeman
Milliken connects disciplined project execution with portfolio strategy to balance near-term results and long-term innovation. Its approach uses portfolio management to guide priorities, resources, and growth planning.
AI and Patents: Disclosure, Risk, and Best Practices
IRI hosted a conversation with Duane Morris partners Brian Pandya and Dan Tarr on how the rise of AI is reshaping patent strategy. The discussion covered what the USPTO was saying, when and whether AI use should be disclosed, how AI impacts inventorship and obviousness, and practical risks, from inadvertent public disclosures that can jeopardize …
Mastering Digital Transformation: ‘4E Lessons’ from Leading Multigenerational Family Firms
Relentless digital transformation is reshaping firm competitiveness, presenting both challenges and opportunities. This is especially true for multigenerational family firms, where complex intergenerational dynamics intensify the impact of transformation. This study builds upon a qualitative, empirical, and interdisciplinary research project that aimed to provide guidelines and best practices for digital transformation in family firms. Our …
The Innovation Challenge to Advantage Series: How Axalta Built an Incubator to Extend Innovation Beyond Core R&D
Milliken connects disciplined project execution with portfolio strategy to balance near-term results and long-term innovation. Its approach uses portfolio management to guide priorities, resources, and growth planning.
Edge of What’s Next: April 2026 Report
In the first episode of The Edge of What’s Next, IRI explores the trends reshaping the future of innovation and R&D, including the K-shaped economy, private equity investment, physical AI, demographic shifts, workforce dynamics, and the growing need for human connection in an increasingly digital environment. This conversation highlights how manufacturers and innovation leaders can …
Audio recordings and video of the panels will be available in podcast form shortly. At Innovators Summit 2026, IRI brought together industry leaders to share practical strategies and forward-thinking insights that helped attendees prepare for the next wave of innovation. The event equipped participants with tools to navigate emerging challenges, drive sustainable growth, and strengthen …
Survey responses say companies use multiple tools—off-the-shelf and customized—and often keep separate lists for different engagement types. Challenges include university data availability, timing, and operating methods.
Tammarrian Rogers turned an early love of tinkering into a career in engineering and inclusive technology, rising through roles at Microsoft and Snap. She became Snap’s first Director of Inclusive Engineering after studying electrical engineering, physics, and at Stanford.
