Institute for Institutional Research

The Institute for International Research (IIR), often referred to as IIR, was a leading global business information and conference company with a significant presence in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and healthcare sectors. The company was well-known for organizing major industry events such as the Clinical Trials Congress and the Partnerships with CROs conference, which served as critical networking and knowledge-sharing platforms for biotech and pharma professionals. IIR provided market intelligence, training, and strategic consulting services tailored to the drug development and clinical research industries. In 2005, the company was acquired by Informa, and its operations have since been integrated into Informa's various business divisions, including Informa Connect.