Upcoming events
IRI 2026 Innovators Summit
Event by Innovation Research interchange
May 6 – 8, 2026| The Westin Charlotte, NC
We are a proud sponsor of upcoming Innovators Summit, and we’ve got two engaging sessions for attendees. We are kicking off the conference on May 6 with a half-day peer-to-peer session focusing specifically on the Incubation phase of innovation. Later that same afternoon, we are facilitating a Deep Dive session that’s all about your innovation portfolio: how to get the right mix of projects, and how to measure it. IRI runs a great event, so if you are in the manufacturing world, check it out!
How to Drive Upside and De-Risk Innovation─Live Software Demo
WEBINAR by SMARTORG
Thursday, May 21, 2026| 9:00-10:00 AM
See how Innovation Navigator® helps teams pursue upside and reduce risk! This latest demo also highlights new software updates introduced since the last session. Incubation─the messy, misunderstood, and under-managed phase of the innovation process─is where teams must pursue upside, reduce risk, and build confidence in the business case for highly uncertain opportunities. Many organizations still rely on inconsistent processes that make it hard prioritize learning, align stakeholders, and make sound funding decisions. Innovation Navigator® is a software-supported method that offers a better way.
3rd Incubation Deep-Dive workshop
Event by SMARTORG
June 23, 2026 from 1:00-5:00 PM ET | MaRS Centre, Toronto, Ontario (collocated with Innov8rs Toronto)
Our next regional Incubation Deep-Dive workshop will be held in Toronto this coming June. We are curating a group of 15 innovation practitioners for another peer-to-peer session focused on Incubation – the most misunderstood and mis-managed phase of innovation. Participants will share common problem areas and real-world practices that work, compare approaches across organizations, and identify specific opportunities to upgrade their own incubation systems. If you work in the area or are heading to Innov8rs Toronto (which starts the next day), we’d love to have you join us!
Innov8rs Toronto
Event by INNOV8RS
June 24 – 25, 2026 | MaRS Centre, Toronto, Ontario
We are a proud sponsor of Innov8rs annual North America conference again this year! This is one of our favorite events year-in, year-out: no one builds community like Innov8rs! We’ll be hosting our popular “No De-Risk, No Reward” workshop on Day 2, helping innovation leaders understand a novel approach for prioritized learning linked to highly uncertain innovation opportunities. If you haven’t yet been to an Innov8rs event, do yourself a favor and check it out. (And ask us about availability for discounted tickets!)
