IOP: Innovation Outreach Program

A global, exclusive community of senior innovators from Fortune 100 companies, committed to accelerating innovation at their companies through a year-round exchange of ideas and insight into emerging technologies.

“I truly value the diverse perspectives I get on AI technology from different industries.”

CTO of a Global Fortune 100
"The IOP is a powerful collaboration and benchmarking forum."

Executive Leader, IT Strategy & Implementation
“We’re all facing common challenges and opportunities. It’s refreshing to be able to open up on the good, bad and ugly without worrying about a corporate agenda.”

Senior Innovation Leader, Fortune 100 Company
"Attendance is encouraged and optional, but the more you participate, the more value you get out of the community."

Executive Director, Research & Advanced Engineering Major American Automobile Manufacturer
“IOP members are the people the C-Suite ask for a sanity check on new and emerging technologies.”

Head of Innovation

ABOUT

Where Innovators Connect

Formed in 2009, we are a global, cross-industry community of senior leaders and technologists focused on:

Advancing innovation concepts and processes
Fostering collaboration, shared learning and benchmarking
Tapping into emerging business trends, technologies and enterprise applications, like blockchain & generative AI, to take advantage of early opportunities

Our Members

BENEFITS

Close-Knit Community
Converse and collaborate with leading-edge, global innovators in an open, non-competitive environment.

Year-Round Innovator Invigorators
Explore trends, disruptive and emerging technologies, and enterprise applications to identify growth opportunities and detect blindspots.

EVENTS

INNOVATION FORUMS

LIVE
Our two premier Spring and Fall Forums unite leaders and experts for 2.5 days of learning, networking, and insight exchange on industry challenges. Exclusive to IOP Executive Members and Delegates, plus three guest employees per company. Typically held at an IOP member headquarters globally.

OUTREACH EXCHANGE

HYBRID
Our two-hour Outreach events deliver insightful perspectives on vital industry issues from thought leaders and other experts. Open to IOP members and unlimited guests.

EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLES

VIRTUAL
IOP Roundtables are biannual virtual meetings with executive members and delegates focused on organizational updates and planning. These meetings give members the opportunity to help shape the IOP program.

COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE

VIRTUAL
Our Communities of Practice bring together groups of leaders from IOP Member companies who want to dive deeper in shared interest in technologies like blockchain, generative AI or innovation topics in a trusted environment.

ROBUST RESOURCES

IOP Private Portal:

Exclusive access to our secure community portal:

Comprehensive archives of past events
Executive summaries
Access to recordings and event videos
Documents, presentations, data and photos
Member Directory
Communities of Practice microsites
Peer-to-peer communication tools

MEMBER DRIVEN TOPICS

Member-Driven
Topics:

AI & Generative AI
Climate Tech
Edge Computing
Cybersecurity
Security Data Analytics
Future of Home Work
HealthTech
Innovation in Times of Crisis
Mass Customization
Manufacturing
Metaverse
Smart Cities
Space Race
Supply Chain
Sustainability
Synthetic Biology
Immersive Video
Wearable Technology

Executive Member
& Delegate Snapshot:

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Innovation Officer
Chief Digital Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Global Head of Enterprise Architecture
SVP, Technology Operations
SVP, Ventures Growth Group
SVP, Supply Chain
Head, Global Clinical Supply
SVP, Corporate R&D
VP, Global Clinical Supply
VP, Innovation
VP, North America R&DVP Ventures
VP, Chief Engineer
VP, Advanced Technologies
GM, Digital Technology Strategy
Executive Director, Clinical Research
Senior Technical Fellow and Director, Electrical & Electronics Systems, Research
Senior Director, Global Technology & Engineering
Director, Disruptive Technologies & Innovation
Director, Connected Platform Solutions
Global HR Director
Senior Director, Supply Chain Transformation
Senior Director, Open Innovation
Senior Director, Office of Racial Equality & Social Unity, Community Affairs,
Innovation Manager
Managing Director
Director for Supply Excellence
GMAP Talent Program
Deputy General Manager