AI-Assisted Invention Summit 2026
Shape the Future of AI-Driven Invention.
Join senior leaders in R&D, intellectual property, and innovation at the AI-Assisted Invention Summit 2026. An exclusive, by application only event exploring how AI is transforming invention creation and scientific discovery at the world’s leading enterprises.
About the event
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Location: IMD Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland
Time: 9:00 AM – 18:00 PM
The AI-Assisted Invention Summit brings together a select group of enterprise leaders to explore the next era of data-driven invention.
Through expert-led sessions and peer discussions, attendees gain practical insight into how artificial intelligence is reshaping invention workflows, IP strategy, and R&D processes.
This one-day summit is designed for meaningful conversations, high-value networking, and actionable takeaways.
Why attend the Iprova AI-Assisted Invention Summit?
- Discover how AI is transforming scientific discovery and invention
- See how AI-enabled science and invention is changing the development of new products
- Explore inventing at speed and scale, and the state of the human-AI invention frontier
- Understand how to align invention strategy with organisational reality
- Watch state-of-the-art AI-assisted invention tools in action
- Hear best practice and results from companies deploying the latest tools, and learn about the RoI
- Gain insights on how to navigate the AI-enabled science and invention landscape in 2026
What to expect
The Summit programme is curated to deliver insight, discussion, and practical value:
- Hear from the organisations that are leading the transformation of science and invention including Microsoft, IBM, Sony AI, Dassault Systèmes and Iprova
- Learn best practice from companies who are deploying the state-of-the art tools and hear what they are – and are not – achieving
- See state-of-the-art tools in action – including a “world-first” launch of Iprova’s Invention Voyager
- Gain perspectives from leading Professors at MIT, EPFL and IMD on how to navigate the 2026 AI enabled science and invention landscape
- Get direct insights from those operating at the AI – human invention frontier
- Drinks reception to close the day
Who should attend?
This exclusive summit is designed for senior professionals in:
- Research & Development (R&D)
- Intellectual Property (IP)
- Innovation and Strategy
If you are leading or shaping AI-driven innovation within your enterprise, this event is designed for you.
Attendance at the AI-Assisted Invention Summit 2026 is by application only.
Submit your interest to join a select group of leaders shaping the future of AI-assisted invention.
Industry leaders are collaborating
with Iprova for the 2026 Summit
“This summit brings together leaders to learn from real-world experiences and exchange perspectives on what progress looks like next. Microsoft is pleased to contribute to that conversation.” – Andrew Reid, Commercial Partner Lead, Microsoft Switzerland –
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What attendees said from last year’s event
“Great event, it was a pleasure to be there.” – Schneider Electric Representative
“Very insightful event yesterday at IMD in Lausanne with fellow IP licensing professionals and guests from diverse industries discussing about the current opportunities provided by emerging AI tools in the whole lifecycle of inventions.” – STMicroelectronics Representative
“I thought that this was an outstanding event. I was watching people carefully, and nobody did emails or other things that had nothing to do with what was presented; everybody fully engaged!” – Nestlé Representative
“It was a truly inspiring day” – Holcim Representative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event open to the public?
No, the Summit is application only and designed for senior leaders.
Will the full agenda be shared?
Yes, a detailed programme will be released shortly.
Who should attend the summit?
The summit is primarily aimed at R&D, Intellectual Property, Innovation and Strategy from large enterprises.
Where is the event held?
At IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.