iA Innovation Council

This is where true innovators converge.
The Innovation Council is a membership group for organizations that understand their ability to survive depends on thinking differently and being at the forefront of communications, analytics, payments, and compliance technology. Together, we envision the future and then we map how to get there.
Practical Collaboration
We take a collaborative whiteboard approach to identifying points of friction and solving challenges across the lifecycle of interaction with customers.
Thinking Differently
We bring together a range of stakeholders for substantive dialogue and collaboration that will give your strategy an edge.
Strategy, analytics, operations & tech professionals charged with implementing what's new
Regulators who establish and audit the guardrails for new technology
Chief executives who make strategic and investment decisions to buy or build new technology
Educators, entrepreneurs and innovators from inside and outside the industry who can introduce new paradigms
Innovation Agenda
We address the latest innovations that can affect your growth and profitability.

Artificial
Intelligence
Data
Transformation
Identity
Management
Data
Analytics
Communication
Blockchain
Payments
Interoperability
Open Source
APIs
How We Operate
Members work together throughout the year in a variety of ways that build relationships, benchmark progress, and often lead to profitable partnerships

In-person meetings
Members gather twice per year (April & November) for in-depth working sessions, networking and education.
Working groups
Members can choose to participate in working groups that advance the industry in areas such as data file standards, consent tracking, and more.
Benchmarking
Periodic surveys allow members to benchmark their progress in areas such as the implementation of digital communication channels.
iA Strategy & Tech
Innovation Council membership includes one registration to iA Strategy & Tech, a conference designed specifically for collections strategy professionals, and includes a demo showcase of the latest new tech.
No presentations allowed; just live product demos.
Attendees will vote to award the best of the show.
Learn what's new -- all in one place.
Due to the current crisis, iAST 2020 will be virtual. Attend from the comfort of your desk, July 21-23.
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What our members say

Tim Stapleford
President & CEO
Spring Oaks Capital, LLC
Michael Meyer
Chief Risk & Innovation Officer
MRS BPO
Le'nore Caldwell
Sr. Manager,
Vendor Oversight
InvestiNet
Brian McManamon
President & CEO
TECH LOCK
a RevSpring company
Strategic Partners
The Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies inspires students to reimagine what’s possible. Through contemporary, hands-on programs, students are challenged to ask questions, rethink traditional solutions, and leave their comfort zone behind.
Because the Innovation Council meets in Washington, D.C., Georgetown's programs in Technology Management and Systems Engineering offered the perfect partnership opportunity. Faculty, students, and industry are working together to solve a long-standing industry problem.
CAS is a merchant bank based in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., specializing in M&A, and strategic advisory for the tech-enabled Outsourced Business Services sector.
CAS helps advise how technology will impact M&A activities and valuation of companies in the industry, and assists in positioning companies with technology to enhance their value.
Innovation Council meetings are engaging and interactive working sessions
If you want parties, head to Vegas. If you want meaningful opportunities to collaborate with forward-thinking peers to advance the industry, come to Washington.
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