Innovation Week

Join us on an unforgettable learning journey to the innovation hotspots along the East Coast of the U.S.

About

Join us on a transformative journey to explore some of the world’s top innovation hotspots along the East Coast of the U.S.! Over the course of five to seven days, this study tour combines leadership workshops with visits to renowned academic institutions such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, Columbia, and IESE Business School. Experience the vibrant pulse of Boston, New Haven, and New York—where groundbreaking innovation, research, and leadership intersect with business excellence.

This tour delivers more than just visits—it’s about adopting an entrepreneurial mindset by learning directly from thought leaders, innovative companies, and elite institutions that are shaping the future. 

Who The Innovation Week Is For

This Innovation Week is custom-designed to meet the needs and goals of each participating organization. Whether you lead a company, manage executive teams, or are part of a business family, USA Innovation Week offers tailored experiences to elevate your leadership and innovation toolkit. Key participants include:

  • Company Leaders and Managers: For those looking to expand their perspectives and adopt global best practices.
  • Executive Teams: Strengthen team dynamics and leadership capacity through collaborative workshops.
  • Business Families: Explore ways to develop sustainable family businesses through exposure to new ideas.
  • Innovation and Learning Advocates: For individuals passionate about as a tool to drive change.

Each itinerary and workshop is adaptable, ensuring alignment with the specific objectives of your company. In pre-trip preparation sessions, we work closely with participants to tailor the week’s activities and select key destinations to maximize value. This combination of academic rigor, leadership workshops, and cultural immersion ensures an unparalleled learning experience—driving both personal and organizational transformation.

A Typical Schedule

The Innovation Week is transformative journey along the East Coast of the U.S., where some of the world’s most successful companies, thought leaders, and innovation hubs thrive. While eech programm is tailored to the specific goals and needs of the participants, ensuring that your organization gains insights that align with its strategic vision. The program offers an inspiring mix of company visits, cutting-edge workshops, and networking opportunities, providing new perspectives on what it takes to innovate at the highest level. 

A Typical Schedule Could Look Like This:

Day 1-2: Boston & Cambridge – Innovation and Breakthrough Thinking

  • Company Visits
    Explore leading tech and AI companies, research labs, and business pioneers redefining industries. Participants gain exclusive insights into how these organizations push boundaries and think beyond limits.
  • Innovation Workshops
    Engage in hands-on sessions focused on new technologies and AI-driven solutions, with industry experts sharing how they’ve achieved breakthroughs that change the way we live and work.

Day 3: Transition with Cultural Stop in Newport, Rhode Island

  • Private Reception and Workshop at a Newport Mansion
    On our way to New York, we’ll stop in Newport, Rhode Island, where you’ll enjoy a private reception at a historic mansion. This unique setting becomes a space for reflection: A workshop focuses on the bold visionaries of the past—how entrepreneurs shaped industries and built legacies. We’ll connect these insights to today’s challenges, inspiring participants to think bigger and explore what’s possible within their own organizations.

Day 4-5: New York City – Leading Innovation with AI and Breakthrough Strategies

  • AI and Innovation Workshop
    Participants explore how AI is transforming industries, from predictive analytics to next-gen automation. This interactive session offers practical strategies on integrating AI into leadership and decision-making processes.
  • Innovation Meetups and Company Visits
  • Optional: Cultural Experience
    Optional evening activity: Attend a performance by a renowned orchestra or meet with artists for an eye-opening conversation on how the arts inspire innovation and unconventional leadership approaches.


Speakers, Experts, Facilitators

Thanks to our international network of experts in leadership and management, we customize the right speakers to fit your organization’s needs, interests, and budget. Our lineup includes renowned speakers, organizations, startups, thought leaders, academics, practitioners, founders, and authors, all bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to ensure your leaders stay ahead of the curve and ready to tackle future challenges.

Benefits and Take-Aways

This program offers participants a rare opportunity to gain firsthand insight into how some of the world’s most successful companies and top universities operate. The benefit lies in understanding how these organizations think bigger, drive innovation, and continually stay ahead of the curve. Through exclusive workshops, private receptions, and behind-the-scenes visits, participants will experience what fuels breakthrough ideas and how to harness those insights for their own organizations.

Here’s why attending USA Innovation Week can be a game-changer for your team and company:

  • Learn from the Best
    Get a close look at how leading companies push boundaries with innovation and AI-driven solutions. Gain practical insights into their strategies for staying ahead and applying new technologies to solve complex problems.

  • Exclusive Access
    Engage in high-impact workshops with thought leaders from world-renowned institutions. The sessions are hosted at elite research hubs and universities that foster new ideas and entrepreneurship, offering participants a chance to experience academic and business excellence firsthand.

  • Inspiration from Diverse Fields
    Innovation thrives beyond business. Participants will have the option to meet with artists and attend cultural performances, exploring how creativity from the arts can inspire new ways of thinking and leadership. These unique experiences are designed to expand participants' perspectives on problem-solving and breakthrough thinking.

  • Tailored Experiences for Maximum Impact
    Each Innovation Week is customized to your organization’s specific needs and objectives, ensuring that every visit, meetup, and workshop delivers maximum relevance and value. Whether you want to focus more on AI, leadership, or strategic innovation, the agenda is designed to meet your goals.

  • A Unique Stopover in Newport, Rhode Island
    On our transition day, enjoy a private reception at one of Newport’s iconic mansions. In this reflective workshop, participants explore the legacies of past entrepreneurs—visionaries who shaped industries and changed the world. The session encourages participants to think big and apply these lessons to modern challenges.

By the end of this journey, participants will leave with new ideas, actionable insights, and expanded networks—empowering them to bring the same bold thinking and innovative mindset to their own teams and organizations.

Autoris. Excellence in Leadership Development.