{"id":34176,"date":"2025-03-27T08:21:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T12:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=34176"},"modified":"2025-04-22T04:49:31","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T08:49:31","slug":"highlights-from-iug-2025","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/highlights-from-iug-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights from IUG 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">Thank you for being <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">part of IUG 2025<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun DraftCommentAnchorIntent DraftCommentTextAnchorIntentHighlight SCXW48053234 BCX8\">our community\u2019s biggest annual e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun DraftCommentAnchorIntent DraftCommentTextAnchorIntentHighlight SCXW48053234 BCX8\">vent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun DraftCommentAnchorIntent DraftCommentTextAnchorIntentHighlight SCXW48053234 BCX8\">!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\"> Th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">is<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">year\u2019s <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">conference brought <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">a post-Cov<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">id record <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">50<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">2<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">library professionals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">, Clarivate staff<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">and enthusiasts <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">together for three days of learning, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions. From insightful sessions to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">developing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">trusted partnerships<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">, the event <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">showcased<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\"> the power of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">collaboration <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">in shaping the future of library technology.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">We<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\"> came together<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\"> as a community to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">listen, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">share ideas<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">to<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">learn<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\"> from one another, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">explor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW48053234 BCX8\"> the future of library innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW48053234 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34202 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yariv-opening-day-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"227\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yariv-opening-day-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yariv-opening-day-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yariv-opening-day-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/yariv-opening-day.jpeg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 170px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 170\/227;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34213 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/capitol-hill.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"254\" height=\"190\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/capitol-hill.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/capitol-hill-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/capitol-hill-768x576.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 254px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 254\/190;\" \/>During the opening<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\"> keynote<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">, Yariv Kursh,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">General Manager and Senior Vice President at Clarivate, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">outlined<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">our strategy for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\"> 2025<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">highlighted <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">new product launches<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">introduced new partnerships <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">to complement our<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">unique and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">fully<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">integrated <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">ecosystem of solutions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\"> for public libraries<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">he <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">re-iterated our<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">support<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">of the community <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">help lobby <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\"> Federal funding.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75936220 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-contrast=\"auto\">While IUG is an annual event, our collaboration doesn\u2019t stop there. We stay connected and engaged throughout the year! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\"> keynote was followed by 8<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">2<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\"> separate <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">essions during the next three days presented by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">users and by Clarivate staff <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">covering everything from roadmap updates to \u201cquick hits\u201d to \u201chow <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW177538965 BCX8\">to\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">\u201d <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">brainstorming sessions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">The level of energy and collaboration <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177538965 BCX8\">was extraordinary.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177538965 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">A<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">highlight of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">Clarivate announcements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\"> was the unveiling of <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">AI-driven innovation<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">, including the <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">Vega Search Assistant<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\"> and <\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">Metadata Assistant<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">, designed to streamline library workflows and enhance discovery. These tools reflect <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\"> commitment to responsible AI that supports libraries in adapting to evolving <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\">librarian and patron<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43481137 BCX8\"> needs.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43481137 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #b175e1;\"><b>A Summary of New Products Unveiled at IUG 2025<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/account-portal-a-unified-experience-for-patrons\/\"> Account Portal<\/a><\/strong> for Vega Discover, which streamlines account management, enables seamless navigation between linked accounts, and offers guardians control over minors&#8217; library access. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/introducing-vega-donate-empowering-libraries-to-fundraise-and-grow\/\">Vega Donate<\/a><\/strong> is a donation and online shop plug-in that empowers libraries to boost fundraising, manage donations, and create branded, user-friendly giving experiences. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">Vega <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/innovative-from-clarivate-extends-investment-in-sierra-with-modern-library-award-winning-solution-vega-mobile-worklists\/\">Mobile Worklists<\/a><\/strong>, now available for both Polaris and Sierra, bring faster, more efficient workflows to library staff, enabling on-the-go check-ins, holds management, and inventory tasks\u2014all from a mobile device. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><strong>Partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/innovative-from-clarivate-partners-with-recollect-to-transform-digital-collections-for-public-libraries\/\">Recollect<\/a><\/strong>, a powerful digital asset management and storytelling platform that helps libraries, archives, and cultural institutions preserve, organize, and showcase rare materials through interactive and engaging experiences. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/clarivate-announces-rapido-consortial-borrowing-for-consortia-and-state-wide-systems\/\"><strong>Rapido Consortial Borrowing<\/strong><\/a> redefines resource sharing by ensuring equitable access to knowledge while preserving each library\u2019s workflows, reducing costs, and streamlining borrowing across consortia. Launching in 2026! <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><strong>Vega Reports<\/strong> provides a modern, interconnected interface for Polaris, Sierra and Vega LX reports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">Innovative Phone Alerts and SMS are now part of <strong>Vega Interact<\/strong>, a cloud-based VoIP patron collaboration solution for Polaris and Sierra libraries, streamlining notifications and renewals, with more communication channels coming soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure to sign up for the Early Adopters program <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=bql_ErQAnkKV-XLCgoQ3pL9AILfltrFBhqdH5C6c04FUMUUxSVdESUI1VFRMM1ZJWkhWSDVIOFpETi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #b175e1;\"><b>Connecting with our Community<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34177 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/directors-day-286x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"285\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/directors-day-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/directors-day-977x1024.jpg 977w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/directors-day-768x805.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/directors-day.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 272px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 272\/285;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Director\u2019s Day Summit <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An invitation-only meeting of the minds, where Library Directors from across the country gathered to exchange ideas, explore innovation, and brainstorm the future of public libraries and their community impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34182 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/executive-leadership-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"189\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/executive-leadership-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/executive-leadership-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/executive-leadership-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/executive-leadership.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 252px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 252\/189;\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Executive leadership panel <\/span><\/b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">The discussion reinforced our commitment to libraries, innovation, and the continuous evolution of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">both <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">Sierra and Polaris. During the session, an audience member highlighted <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">ir<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">appreciation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\"> of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\"> us <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">joining COSLA <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">Washington DC <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">to help <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">lobby<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\"> for librar<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">y <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">funding<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107580766 BCX8\">, recognizing the courage it takes to advocate for the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34187 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hackaton-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"172\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hackaton-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hackaton-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hackaton-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/hackaton.jpg 1280w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 229px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 229\/172;\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hackathon <\/span><\/b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53948779 BCX8\">Congratulations to Jason Bedsaul (Online Dakota Information Network &#8211; ODIN-NDUS), Jason <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW53948779 BCX8\">Tenter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53948779 BCX8\"> (Saskatchewan Information &amp; Library Services Consortium), Somalia Jamall (Jacksonville Public Library), and Andrew McDonald (Saskatchewan Information &amp; Library Services Consortium) for their winning projects at the IUG 2025 Hackathon &amp; Lightning Round Presentations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Crystal Awards <\/span><\/b><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246583524 BCX8\">Yariv Kursh<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246583524 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246583524 BCX8\">SVP, GM, Clarivate and Jeff Campbell<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246583524 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246583524 BCX8\">Chair of IUG Steering Committee 2025 took the stage at IUG to present the Crystal Awards to attendees who have <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246583524 BCX8\">participated<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246583524 BCX8\"> for 15 consecutive years. Congratulations to all the recipients!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34192 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/crystal-award-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/crystal-award-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/crystal-award-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/crystal-award-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.iii.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/crystal-award.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 225px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 225\/300;\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\"><strong>John Pierre<\/strong>, author of the book Pillars of Health delivered<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\">his <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\">most popular class,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\">Pillars of Motion<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\">.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39245264 BCX8\">Grounded in his holistic philosophy, the class emphasized balance, coordination, and skill-building to enhance stability and prevent falls. 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Don\u2019t hesitate to reach out! Stay connected and keep an eye out for all the great things we have planned for the rest of 2025 on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/flow\/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fiii_Innovative\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">X<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InnovativeInterfaces\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/innovative-interfaces\/posts\/?feedView=all\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #b175e1;\"><b>IUG<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can learn more about membership on the Innovative Users Group <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovativeusers.org\/how_to_join.php\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">The IUG is an <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">independent <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">organization<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">,<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">foster<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\"> an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\"> incredible<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">community <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">connection<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\"> for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">thousands of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">Innovative users<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\"> around the world<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">Clarivate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\"> is a sponsor of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\"> annual conference and an enthusiastic support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">er<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\"> of the IUG <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">community<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161968792 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW161968792 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for joining IUG 2025! 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