A forum can be held in two ways. The first type of forum is a group gathering at a business or convention. This type of forum often invites many individuals from around the world to travel to a specific location. They can be quite expensive depending on who is hosting the forum, where it is located, and what is being discussed.
These talks are going to generate innovations for that company. The other type of forum is an online forum. These are the most innovative due to the access a person has to them. It is possible to sign up for a number of different companies online innovation talks. Everyone can share ideas, information, and just discuss work in general. Companies often use this for customer centered innovation.