Innovation Research Interchange

Special opportunity for CTOs only! Join your peers at “CTO Forum 2024: Building Smart, Sustainable, Innovative Organizations” on the final day of our #IRIInnovatingtheFuture conference. Key Takeaways: > Planning for AI-driven changes > Promoting #sustainability as an innovation opportunity > Best practices for building an #innovation ecosystem Register today to be there: https://buff.ly/4ccs5wi. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #CTO

“Winning the IRI Excellence Award for Digital and Technological Innovation represents a significant achievement for our organization, affirming our commitment to digital innovation and our success in creating DOW? Paint Vision. This platform is a testament to our focus on effectively addressing our customer's needs through digital solutions.”—Tracy Young, Dow. Nominations are open for the 2025 #IRIInnovationExcellenceAwards. Learn more about nominating a remarkable organization or individual: https://buff.ly/4dJYI4X.

How is your investment in #sustainability impacting your competitive edge and business strategy? How does consumer education fit in? Tackle these questions with your #innovation peers at our Sustainability Monthly Roundtable on Nov. 22. Click to request a calendar invite: https://buff.ly/3OOb56H.

Our webinar with Milliken & Company is right around the corner. Don’t miss your chance to hear about Milliken’s successes in digitizing lab notebooks to streamline access to internal knowledge, enhance collaboration, and drive #innovation. Register today: https://buff.ly/40HOEXA. #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation

What will you gain from #IRIInnovatingtheFuture? Relationships with experts, industry leaders, and fellow innovators. Plus, collaborations to find your next partner, big idea, or solution to a challenge. Register today to be there! Reserve your place: https://buff.ly/4ccs5wi.

Mastering AI in R&D: Setting Expectations and Achieving Milestones Explore how AI is transforming Research and Development in this insightful conversation with Noel Hollingsworth, co-founder and CEO of Uncountable Inc. The discussion delves into the opportunities and challenges of adopting AI technologies and highlights the importance of data readiness and structured processes in industries like industrial manufacturing. Key highlights include: ? The critical role of data quality and replicability in AI success. ? Strategies for managing expectations, fostering trust, and achieving incremental wins. ? Practical advice for leaders on preparing software, hardware, and teams for AI advancements. Interested? Take your innovation strategy to the next level and listen here: https://lnkd.in/efEkSrtz Want to learn more and connect with Uncountable? Don’t miss the Innovating the Future Conference at the Conrad Orlando in Orlando, FL, from December 3-4, 2024., where they’ll be sharing insights on AI's transformative role in R&D. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eSCwT59a #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #AIIntegration #IRI #Uncountable #DataQuality #Leadership

You’re invited to a webinar! Join us on Nov. 21 for “Unlocking Innovation: How Milliken & Company’s R&D Digitized Lab Notebooks for Improved Knowledge Access.” You’ll hear lessons learned and benefits gained from digitizing handwritten lab notebooks. Register today: https://buff.ly/40HOEXA. #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation

How is your fellow program structured? Review the results of our Community Forum survey to understand how organizations structure their fellow programs, focusing career pathways, onboarding, and support systems. See the survey: https://buff.ly/40HooMT.

Sneak Peek: Innovating Value Roundtable On November 13th, industry leaders came together to discuss how portfolio metrics are shaping the future of innovation. Highlights: ? Choosing Metrics: Balancing immediate financial returns with long-term benefits like knowledge transfer and relationship-building. ? Data-Driven Decisions: Using metrics to guide project direction, justify collaborations, and align with shifting priorities. ? Action Triggers: Metrics like "R&D intensity" and "option value" help stakeholders see the long-term potential of early-stage projects. ? Balancing Investments: A dual-metric approach supports both incremental and transformational innovations, aligning with long-term planning cycles. Want to get access to the full summary of these discussions and participate in future events? Join our Innovation Research Interchange LinkedIn group for members, join here: https://lnkd.in/eBvgMJmN Curious to learn more or join our next discussion? Click below: https://lnkd.in/e53B-QWp #Innovation #PortfolioManagement #Metrics #LongTermStrategy #Roundtable #OpenInnovation

Are you interested in our #ShapingInnovationLeaders executive management program? Join us on Nov. 19 for a free information session. Professor Marian Powers of the Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management will provide course details and answer your questions. Register: https://buff.ly/4hEJKAD.