The Conference Board Announces Inaugural Innovation Awards Honorees for 2027
The Conference Board has announced Broadridge, HDR, and Applied Materials as the inaugural honorees of its Innovation Awards. The companies will be recognized at an awards dinner on January 19, 2027 in New York City. These organizations were selected for their leadership in integrating innovation into business strategy through technology, data, and new ideas to enhance operations, customer service, resilience, and value creation. The Economy, Strategy & Finance Center of The Conference Board led the selection process with input from Trustees and Members. Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board, emphasized that innovation is now central to organizational strategy for long-term success. Each honoree's leadership in advancing meaningful business progress was highlighted as a key factor in their recognition. The awards aim to spotlight companies contributing significantly to economic advancement through systems and technological improvements.
