IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: IDC (02/26)

It’s been a year since Blackstone divested Foundry, effectively splitting the 62 year old research firm IDC from its parent company and media group formerly known as IDG.

As one of the FIG’s along with Gartner and Forrester, IDC is a key player for analyst relations professionals –especially considering its global reach and local relevance in many geographies. There’s been many changes since, with many analysts moving to global roles.

Our upcoming inaugural 2026 IIAR> webinar with IDC could not be more timely. Joined by senior IDC leaders Meredith Whalen and Joe Bradley, we will explore how trusted insight is evolving as AI disrupts the traditional analyst firm value equation, how IDC is meeting rising client expectations, and what AR professionals should now expect from analyst firms in an AI-driven landscape. This session offers a valuable opportunity to hear directly from IDC leadership on what has changed, what remains core, and how IDC is positioning itself for the next phase of analyst relations.

Our guests from IDC will be:

• Meredith Whalen / Chief Research and Data Officer, IDC (LinkedIn)
• Joe Bradley / SVP AI & Chief Scientist, IDC (LinkedIn)

This IIAR> Webinar will be hosted by:

• Chris Germann / Independent AR professional, IIAR> Member (LinkedIn)
• Ludovic Leforestier / IIAR> Board Member and Founder Starsight Communications (@lludovic, LinkedIn)
• Noelle Shipley / Independent AR professional (LinkedIn)

Date> Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Time> 0700 PST / 1000 EST / 1500 GMT / 2030 IST (other time zones)

Slides and recording will be available on the IIAR> Members Area

• The full recording of this webinar will be available to Members on the IIAR> Members video library.
• Become an IIAR> member today to receive access to the LIVE streaming and to the stored content

Video highlights

Other IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinars

•  IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: Omdia (04/26)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar : IDC- Highlights (02/26)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: IDC (02/26)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar : Dresner Advisory Services – Highlights (10/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: Dresner Advisory (10/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar : BARC – Highlights (09/25)
• IIAR> Webinar on Expanding AR’s Toolbox: Non-Traditional AR Services – Highlights (05/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: BARC (09/25)
• IIAR> Webinar : Psychology of Personal Influence in Analyst Relations (07/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar Highlights: Phil Fersht, Elena Christopher and Sia Ravari / HFS Research (5/24)

Other IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinars

•  IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: Omdia (04/26)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar : IDC- Highlights (02/26)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: IDC (02/26)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar : Dresner Advisory Services – Highlights (10/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: Dresner Advisory (10/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar : BARC – Highlights (09/25)
• IIAR> Webinar on Expanding AR’s Toolbox: Non-Traditional AR Services – Highlights (05/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar: BARC (09/25)
• IIAR> Webinar : Psychology of Personal Influence in Analyst Relations (07/25)
• IIAR> Analyst Firm Webinar Highlights: Phil Fersht, Elena Christopher and Sia Ravari / HFS Research (5/24)

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