INNOVATING IN THE
AGE OF AI

IOP SPRING FORUM 2026

Member Host:

APRIL 28-30, 2026
Cummins Corporate Site
500 Jackson St, Columbus, IN 47201

Building Trust, Driving Action

AI That Transforms the Enterprise

Join IOP members for an engaging discussion on the far-reaching implications of a topic that affects every organization: Innovating in the Age of AI

AI is rapidly becoming part of the core infrastructure shaping how organizations operate, compete, and create value. Join us to explore how leading companies are building AI they can trust—and how they’re using it to fundamentally transform the way work gets done. Hear directly from member organizations about what’s working in practice, challenges, and lessons learned.

The next wave of competitive advantage will come from deploying trusted AI systems at scale and enabling agentic execution across the enterprise. Organizations that master both will define the next era of innovation.

We’ll explore AI in practice and AI trends with focused deep dives:

Day 1, April 29, Wednesday
Trusted & Responsible AI at Scale - Building AI systems firms can rely on—securely, ethically, and legally

Day 2, April 30, Thursday
Agentic AI Transformation & the Future of Work - Moving from AI experimentation to execution, agents, and workforce impact


As an IOP member, you’re invited to extend the experience—bring up to five colleagues from your company to join us.

Innovating in the Age of AI

3 Days of Innovation & Networking

Engage with thought leaders, senior innovation peers and entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, Apr 28

WELCOME RECEPTION
UPLAND BREWING CO.
6:00-8:00p

Wednesday, Apr 29

GENERAL SESSION
CUMMINS
9:00a-5:00p

DINNER
HARRISON LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
6:30p-9:30p

*shuttle information to come*

Thursday, Apr 30

GENERAL SESSION
CUMMINS
9:00a-4:00p

OPTIONAL DINNER
HENRY SOCIAL CLUB
5:30p-8:30p

*please note that the dinner will be self-funded*

OUR GROWING LIST OF EXPERT SPEAKERS

HOST

Former Executive Director, Advanced Research
Ford Motor Company
IOP Emeritus Board Member

JIM “BUZZ” BUCZKOWSKI

  • Chitra Bhagat

    CUMMINS
    Data, Analytics, AI,ML,GenAI Solutions Director

    LinkedIn

  • Ilias Bilionis

    PURDUE
    Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Director Agentic Drug Discovery
    LinkedIn

  • Lisa Bodell

    FUTURETHINK
    CEO


    LinkedIn

  • Brian Comiskey

    CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
    Vice President, Innovation & Trends
    LinkedIn

  • Ben Cooper

    EVERCRISP.AI
    Founder & Executive Advisor


    LinkedIn

  • Mary Craig

    CUMMINS
    IT Director Customer Support & Experience

    LinkedIn

  • Andy Gastwirth

    DLA PIPER
    Chief Innovation Officer


    LinkedIn

  • Claudio Gutierrez

    CG CREATIVE STUDIOS
    CEO, Chief Creative Officer
    IOP BOARD CHAIRMAN

    LinkedIn

  • Suzanne Kawamleh

    CUMMINS
    PhD, Chief Data Scientist

    LinkedIn

  • Jim Kennedy

    MARS WRIGLEY
    Computational Science Competency Leader

    LinkedIn

  • Mike Kesti

    3M
    Senior Vice President 3M Corporate R&D

    LinkedIn

  • Jim Mangione

    PFIZER
    Global Clinical Supply Innovation Lead

    LinkedIn

  • Tom Montgomery

    FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    Manager, AI Platforms


    LinkedIn

  • Michael Moore

    NEO4J
    Senior Director Strategy & Innovation

    LinkedIn

  • Earl Newsome

    CUMMINS
    Chief Information Officer


    LinkedIn

  • Andrew Serwin

    DLA PIPER
    Executive Committee Member


    LinkedIn

  • Jenn Snipes

    CUMMINS
    Senior Manager – Talent Development & Transformation

    LinkedIn

  • Cameron Taylor

    GOOGLE DEEPMIND
    Staff UX Researcher


    LinkedIn

  • Elijah Tuuri

    CUMMINS
    Director Innovation & Foresight - Global AI Strategy Lead

    LinkedIn

Recommended Hotel

The closest hotel is the Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, located across the street from the Cummins Corporate Office. 

Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center
400 Brown Street, Columbus, Indiana, 47201

Space is limited! Reserve at the IOP group rate of $189.99 per night plus tax.

Choose from the following options:

  1. Call +1-812-375-9100 and ask for the IOP Group Block

  2. Book Online

  3. Scan the QR code below to get linked directly to online booking on your phone.

Please contact Mandy Shonk in Group Sales with questions.

Other Columbus Hotels

Homes2 Suites by Hilton

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

Nearest Airports

  • Indianapolis, Indiana - 50 minute drive 

  • Cincinnati, Ohio - 1 hour, 40 minute drive

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Your experiences and lessons learned - good, bad or ugly, are an invaluable part of our programs.
Please contact Stephanie Denman with your stories: stephanie@cgcreative.com, IOP Executive Program Manager and Communications. 

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