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INNOVATION BRUNCH
San Francisco

October 14, 2025

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  • Location: Roche, 22 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Time: 09:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Future of Innovation: Foresight, AI & Next Practices

Discover how leading companies are shaping the future of innovation in the age of AI. Exchange ideas, gain foresight, and connect with innovation leaders.

Event Recap

Innovation is entering a new era. With the rapid rise of AI, disruptive market dynamics, and a growing need for strategic foresight, innovation leaders are rethinking how to drive impact and stay ahead.

At the Innovation Brunch, jointly organized by ITONICS and Roche, more than 20 senior innovation leaders, strategists, and foresight experts came together to exchange insights, best practices, and bold perspectives on the future of innovation management.

The event featured inspiring keynotes, interactive discussions, and valuable networking sessions, creating a space for thought-provoking conversations and meaningful connections among peers shaping the next chapter of innovation.

What's in for you?

  • Learn from pioneers: Hear how global players like Roche are shaping future-ready innovation.

  • Gain foresight: Explore how AI and trend intelligence are transforming innovation management.

  • Get inspired by best practices: Discover proven approaches from ITONICS and other leaders.

  • Build your network: Connect with peers and thought leaders in an exclusive on-site setting.

The best part? This exclusive event is complimentary for all participants.

Impressions of our latest Innovation Events

Agenda

08:30 AM
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09:00 AM

Arrival of attendees

09:00 AM
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09:15 AM

Welcome & Opening

Ian Campos, Roche | Johannes Huber, ITONICS

09:15 AM
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09:45 AM

Keynote: IT Innovation at Roche

Ian Campos, Roche

09:45 AM
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10:30 AM

Roundtable Discussion I: From Ideation to Execution

Moderated exchange on how to bring ideas to life. Attendees share own experiences, challenges, and best practices.

10:30 AM
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11:00 AM

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 AM
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11:45 AM

Roundtable Discussion II: Innovation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

A collaborative dialogue on how AI is reshaping foresight, ideation, portfolio management, and M&A.

11:45 AM
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12:30 PM

Use Case Session: Outlook - The AI-Driven Innovation Platform Approach

Johannes Huber, ITONICS

12:30 PM
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12:45 PM

Closing & Wrap-up

Ian Campos, Roche | Johannes Huber, ITONICS

12:45 PM
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2:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Agenda

Please note: This is a preliminary agenda and subject to updates.

08:30
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09:15 AM

Arrival & Coffee

Relaxed arrival with a cup of coffee and a light breakfast

09:15
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09:30 AM

Opening & Welcome

Kick-off with host introductions and an outlook on the day.

09:30
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10:00 AM

Keynote I: Future-Oriented Innovation at Roche

Insights from Roche’s innovation leaders on how foresight and AI are driving their future-focused innovation agenda.

10:00
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10:30 AM

Keynote II: Innovation in Practice with ITONICS

Discover how peers drive impact with ITONICS and a glimpse into what’s next.

10:30
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11:15 AM

☕ Coffee Break & Networking

11:15
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11:45 AM

Keynote III: TBA

Topic: TBA

11:45
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12:15 PM

Keynote VI: TBA

Topic: TBA

12:15
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12:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Roche & ITONICS

12:30
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02:00 PM

🍴 Networking Lunch

Extend conversations and build connections in an informal setting.

Your hosts

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Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, dedicated to advancing science to improve lives. As a leader in personalized healthcare, Roche combines cutting-edge research with innovative technologies to deliver patient-centered solutions that drive better outcomes. With a strong footprint in the U.S. and around the world, Roche partners with healthcare providers, researchers, and innovators to tackle the world’s most pressing health challenges—from cancer and rare diseases to public health and beyond.

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ITONICS is the leading operating system to drive innovation from strategy to execution and generate predictable results at scale. Unlike traditional innovation management software, the ITONICS Innovation OS connects foresight and ideation activities to your strategic goals and portfolio execution in an all-in-one solution.

With more than 150 experts on five continents, we support innovation leaders such as adidas, AUDI, BMW, CISCO, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, KPMG and SAP.