Innovation Unwrapped - Behind the Scenes 2026

This episode of Innovation Unwrapped offers a behind-the-scenes look at how you can shape innovation within the iMasons community. Romain Tranchant, Chair of the iMasons Innovation Committee, shares a clear update on the Committee’s priorities and initiatives—from working groups and thought leadership to the progress of the iMasons Incubator Program. He is joined by Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, EMEA Regional Director at iMasons who brings a regional perspective on innovation across EMEA and APAC, exploring how market conditions, regulation, and infrastructure challenges are influencing local approaches to innovation. The episode also features a fireside discussion with Angela Chan, Founder of Hackathons International, on how hackathons surface practical innovation and connect creative thinking with industry execution. Together, these conversations reflect iMasons’ approach to innovation: collaborative, grounded in real-world challenges, and driven by active member engagement. Rudolf Gordon-Seymour, iMasons EMEA Director Angela Chan, CEO of Hackathons International. Romain Tranchant, iMasons Innovation Committee Chair