INNOVATING IN THE
AGE OF AI
IOP SPRING FORUM 2026
Member Host:
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, the challenges they’ve encountered, and what they would do differently with the benefit of hindsight.
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 won’t just keep pace with change—they’ll define the next era of innovation.
We’ll explore this topic over two days, 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.
Building Trust, Driving Action:
Innovating in the Age of AI
3 Days of Innovation & Networking
Engage with thought leaders, senior innovation peers and entrepreneurs.
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Tuesday, Apr 28
WELCOME RECEPTION
6:00-8:00p
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Wednesday, Apr 29
GENERAL SESSION
CUMMINS
9:00a-5:00p
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DINNER
6:30p-9:30p
*shuttle information to come*
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Thursday, Apr 30
GENERAL SESSION
CUMMINS
9:00a-4:00p
OUR GROWING LIST OF EXPERT SPEAKERS
HOST
Former Executive Director, Advanced Research
Ford Motor Company
IOP Emeritus Board Member
JIM “BUZZ” BUCZKOWSKI
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Ben Cooper
EVERCRISP.AI
Founder & Executive Advisor
LinkedIn -

Andy Gastwirth
DLA PIPER
Chief Innovation Officer
LinkedIn -

Claudio Gutierrez
CG CREATIVE STUDIOS
CEO, Chief Creative Officer
IOP BOARD CHAIRMAN -

Jim Mangione
PFIZER
Global Clinical Supply Innovation Lead -

Earl Newsome
CUMMINS
Chief Information Officer -

Elijah Tuuri
CUMMINS
Director Innovation & Foresight - Global AI Strategy Lead
LinkedIn
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We will be basing activities out of Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center, located across the street from the Cummins Corporate Office.
Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center
400 Brown Street, Columbus, IN, 47201, US
Nearest Airports
Indianapolis, Indiana - 50 minute drive
Cincinnati, Ohio - 1 hour, 40 minute drive
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