Co-Located with TMRE
FEI: Innovation Summit
Moments of Consequence
The future doesn't arrive all at once—it emerges through decisions about which signals matter, which ideas move forward, and which futures your organization commits to. This summit is where innovation leaders decide what they're prepared to stand behind, and what it will take to deliver it.
A Different Kind of Innovation Experience
FEI is intentionally designed to feel more connected, more dynamic, and more actionable than traditional events.
With a single-track format, every attendee shares the same journey, creating a stronger sense of community and a more meaningful exchange of ideas. No choosing between sessions. No missing out. Just a focused experience built to move innovation forward.
Our content is fast-paced, interactive, and built for real engagement—from concise case studies to collaborative discussions and hands-on learning.
Co-Located with TMRE
This year, FEI will be co-located with TMRE: The Market Research Event and held alongside Content Marketing World and content from LIONS brands Effie, WARC, and Contagious. Together, they create a shared environment focused on one goal: turning insight into impact.
Your FEI pass includes access to keynotes and networking events across the experience.
...Where Trailblazers Take Center Stage
Check out some of the pioneers who are joining us at FEI 2026!
Ophelia Chiu
VP, Strategic Innovation
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
"I'm excited about FEI 2024. AI is a major topic in innovation - I'm looking forward to exploring what others are doing with these tools. FEI presents a great opportunity to connect with my cross-industry peers who are facing similar challenges. I'm excited to gather practical insights and apply those learnings back to my organization."
Priscilla Beal
Strategy & Innovation Thought Leader
Bayer
I had the honor of speaking at the 2020 Front End of Innovation conference, coordinated by Informa Connect. Especially in “COVID times,” when so many people suffer from video meeting and conference fatigue, the steps to engage as an attendee, let alone speaker, can seem exhausting. NOT the case with Informa Connect. The entire team was proactive, flexible, highly professional and kind. I would engage them to manage a conference our team, department or function hosted without hesitation!
Leslie Shannon
Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting
Nokia
I spend all my time looking at innovations from the exclusive point of view of my own industry. FEI is incredibly valuable to me because it expands my mind by showing me how other companies and industries are embracing innovation and change. I always come away with new viewpoints and inspirations that I never would have gotten if I’d stayed in my own little box.
Tammy Butterworth
Product Innovation Director
Welch's
This year's focus on interdisciplinary interactivity within the front end is a testament to FEI's commitment to staying ahead of the curve. In an era where collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches are paramount, this theme couldn't be more timely or relevant. It's a great progression into what's truly needed for the industry to thrive and evolve.
Miranda Helmer
VP, Innovation Discovery
The Clorox Co. +
Innovation transcends functions. It thrives in the spaces between disciplines. If you’re not engaging across functions, you’re missing out on true innovation. That’s why I’m eagerly anticipating the interdisciplinary interactivity at FEI 2024.
Ujwal Arkalgud
EVP and Group Director for Consumer Innovation
Lux Research
The FEI 2024 program looks immensely powerful, I’m excited to be invested in this year’s event.
Gail Martino, PhD
NA Transformation Lead
Unilever
In 2024, FEI is more relevant than ever as we’re at an Innovation Fulcrum Point. The advent of AI is ushering us into uncharted territory. It's vital for innovators to connect and expand their knowledge of key technologies to make informed decisions that will shape the future of our industries and businesses.
Mohan Nair
SVP, Chief Innovation Officer
Cambia Health
The Front End of Innovation conference is a gathering of practitioners and thought leaders. It gives us all the opportunity to skill-up and step-up to what our society needs more than anything - the courage and the competency to innovate.
Christian Mülroth
CEO
Itonics
Compared to other innovation events that focus on ideation and execution, [the FEI 2024] agenda is balanced and includes strategy, foresight, and a data-driven approach to innovation.
Mohan Nair
Former SVP, Chief Innovation Officer
Cambia Health
FEI 2024 is building a community not just running an event. It’s evolved from a parade of speakers to an issues-driven initiative. I’m glad to continue to be part of it.
Navin Kunde, PhD
Senior Innovator
Clorox
FEI has been my innovation community for the last two decades. It nurtured me in the early years when I was learning, and supported me as I grew into an innovation leader. I am now enjoying giving back to FEI as an advisory board member - sharing my experiences with innovation professionals who have newly entered the field, and practitioners who wish to impact to their businesses and missions.
Samantha Johnson
Founder & CEO
Tatum Robotics
"As a CEO in the robotics industry, I’m looking forward to being involved in both Brunch with the Bots and the Gen Z Focus sessions at FEI 2024. On top of that, I’m also looking forward to supporting fellow founders at the FEI Net Zero Emissions Start-up Competition. FEI seems to feature something for everyone to get involved as well as networking with the people leading change and driving innovation forward."
Michael E. Docherty
Managing Partner
NextBig
Over the years, I’ve participated in quite a few innovation conferences, both as a participant and speaker. I already knew that FEI was the premier innovation conference, but hadn’t been a presenter until this year. I have to say, the experience was great and the execution was flawless from your team. You have clearly made the transition to virtual without losing the quality and sense of community that is so important for these events.
Gus Valen
CEO & Entrepreneur
The Valen Group
The FEI agenda this year [2024] is truly remarkable, covering all the hot-button issues top of mind for innovators. From collaboration to AI to people and talent, I'm eager to dive into the learning, sharing, and the collaborative spirit that defines this event. Here's to another inspiring and insightful FEI.
Pete Dulcamara
Former Chief Scientist & R&D Vice President
Kimberly-Clark
As a past attendee of the FEI: Front End of Innovation conference, I found it to be an enlightening experience that went beyond my expectations. It's not just a conference; it's a confluence of the world's brightest minds in innovation, strategy, and leadership...
Ophelia Chiu
VP, Strategic Innovation
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
"I'm excited about FEI 2024. AI is a major topic in innovation - I'm looking forward to exploring what others are doing with these tools. FEI presents a great opportunity to connect with my cross-industry peers who are facing similar challenges. I'm excited to gather practical insights and apply those learnings back to my organization."
Priscilla Beal
Strategy & Innovation Thought Leader
Bayer
I had the honor of speaking at the 2020 Front End of Innovation conference, coordinated by Informa Connect. Especially in “COVID times,” when so many people suffer from video meeting and conference fatigue, the steps to engage as an attendee, let alone speaker, can seem exhausting. NOT the case with Informa Connect. The entire team was proactive, flexible, highly professional and kind. I would engage them to manage a conference our team, department or function hosted without hesitation!
Leslie Shannon
Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting
Nokia
I spend all my time looking at innovations from the exclusive point of view of my own industry. FEI is incredibly valuable to me because it expands my mind by showing me how other companies and industries are embracing innovation and change. I always come away with new viewpoints and inspirations that I never would have gotten if I’d stayed in my own little box.
Tammy Butterworth
Product Innovation Director
Welch's
This year's focus on interdisciplinary interactivity within the front end is a testament to FEI's commitment to staying ahead of the curve. In an era where collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches are paramount, this theme couldn't be more timely or relevant. It's a great progression into what's truly needed for the industry to thrive and evolve.
Miranda Helmer
VP, Innovation Discovery
The Clorox Co. +
Innovation transcends functions. It thrives in the spaces between disciplines. If you’re not engaging across functions, you’re missing out on true innovation. That’s why I’m eagerly anticipating the interdisciplinary interactivity at FEI 2024.
Ujwal Arkalgud
EVP and Group Director for Consumer Innovation
Lux Research
The FEI 2024 program looks immensely powerful, I’m excited to be invested in this year’s event.
Gail Martino, PhD
NA Transformation Lead
Unilever
In 2024, FEI is more relevant than ever as we’re at an Innovation Fulcrum Point. The advent of AI is ushering us into uncharted territory. It's vital for innovators to connect and expand their knowledge of key technologies to make informed decisions that will shape the future of our industries and businesses.
Mohan Nair
SVP, Chief Innovation Officer
Cambia Health
The Front End of Innovation conference is a gathering of practitioners and thought leaders. It gives us all the opportunity to skill-up and step-up to what our society needs more than anything - the courage and the competency to innovate.
Christian Mülroth
CEO
Itonics
Compared to other innovation events that focus on ideation and execution, [the FEI 2024] agenda is balanced and includes strategy, foresight, and a data-driven approach to innovation.
Mohan Nair
Former SVP, Chief Innovation Officer
Cambia Health
FEI 2024 is building a community not just running an event. It’s evolved from a parade of speakers to an issues-driven initiative. I’m glad to continue to be part of it.
Navin Kunde, PhD
Senior Innovator
Clorox
FEI has been my innovation community for the last two decades. It nurtured me in the early years when I was learning, and supported me as I grew into an innovation leader. I am now enjoying giving back to FEI as an advisory board member - sharing my experiences with innovation professionals who have newly entered the field, and practitioners who wish to impact to their businesses and missions.
Samantha Johnson
Founder & CEO
Tatum Robotics
"As a CEO in the robotics industry, I’m looking forward to being involved in both Brunch with the Bots and the Gen Z Focus sessions at FEI 2024. On top of that, I’m also looking forward to supporting fellow founders at the FEI Net Zero Emissions Start-up Competition. FEI seems to feature something for everyone to get involved as well as networking with the people leading change and driving innovation forward."
Michael E. Docherty
Managing Partner
NextBig
Over the years, I’ve participated in quite a few innovation conferences, both as a participant and speaker. I already knew that FEI was the premier innovation conference, but hadn’t been a presenter until this year. I have to say, the experience was great and the execution was flawless from your team. You have clearly made the transition to virtual without losing the quality and sense of community that is so important for these events.
Gus Valen
CEO & Entrepreneur
The Valen Group
The FEI agenda this year [2024] is truly remarkable, covering all the hot-button issues top of mind for innovators. From collaboration to AI to people and talent, I'm eager to dive into the learning, sharing, and the collaborative spirit that defines this event. Here's to another inspiring and insightful FEI.
Pete Dulcamara
Former Chief Scientist & R&D Vice President
Kimberly-Clark
As a past attendee of the FEI: Front End of Innovation conference, I found it to be an enlightening experience that went beyond my expectations. It's not just a conference; it's a confluence of the world's brightest minds in innovation, strategy, and leadership...
Ophelia Chiu
VP, Strategic Innovation
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
"I'm excited about FEI 2024. AI is a major topic in innovation - I'm looking forward to exploring what others are doing with these tools. FEI presents a great opportunity to connect with my cross-industry peers who are facing similar challenges. I'm excited to gather practical insights and apply those learnings back to my organization."