Learn More PRESS RELEASE IRF Welcomes Two Trustees The Incentive Research Foundation welcomes Rachel McInnis and Jordan Sanford to the 2026 Board of Trustees.

The IRF Invitational is the premier industry event dedicated to education and networking. This exclusive event provides over 500 invited attendees with direct exposure to the industry’s preeminent voices …

Incentives continue to be an effective tool that businesses are using to gain competitive advantage, but programs and rewards poised for change to stay relevant in 2025.

The IRF Invitational is the premier industry event dedicated to education and networking. This exclusive event provides over 500 invited attendees with direct exposure to the industry’s preeminent voices …

Events IRF events provide individuals from all facets of the incentive, reward, and recognition industry the opportunity to come together for groundbreaking education sessions and unique networking …

The 2026 IRF Leadership Insights Forum is targeted to executive level third party and end user decision-makers with responsibilities for incentive and motivation programs.

Now in its eighth year, the Incentive Travel Index is a joint research initiative from IRF and SITE, supported by Oxford Economics. The 2025 study surveyed professionals in five roles—corporate end …

About The IRF provides research and education to the professionals who run incentive programs, the suppliers who make those programs successful, and the industry that focuses on motivating the …

IRF Announces Top Incentive Trends for 2025 Washington, DC (January 21, 2025): The Incentive Research Foundation is pleased to announce the release of its signature study, the IRF 2025 Trends …

Dec 10, 2025 · Incentives Industry Outlook for 2026: Merchandise, Gift Cards and Event Gifting reports a mix of optimism and emerging challenges across North America and Europe.