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We Have a New Name, A New Mission and A New Edge... Download the Brochure View eBrochure Version Formerly known as the Annual International Conference, in 2010 the Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) will be re-branding and re-positioning our most long-lived and internationally renowned event in order to celebrate our growth and new level of global presence we’ve achieved over the years. Welcome to what is now the Global Conference on Product Innovation Management.
Our Thinking Around The Theme:
Through this new conference introduction, the PDMA intends to focus on building momentum around our theme of Commercial Success and how it is being achieved in companies of all shapes and sizes around the globe. In 2009 we talked a lot about "Gaining Traction for what's Ahead" and how product development outcomes could be achieved for commercial success. This played mostly on the many uncertainties driven by the recession and our common inability to clearly see short-term outcomes. The program was designed to give our professionals hope and real-world tools and examples of how companies were continuing to innovate and develop products and services in advance of an economic rebound. As we continue to develop this year's Global Conference on Product Innovation Management, our goal is to take things one step further and build upon the key messages that were prevalent in 2009. Although our world economy is still uncertain, we now find ourselves learning how to operate under practices for the "new normal"; hence the birth of PDMA's focus in 2010. Navigating the New Realities for Commercial Success - will be designed to show product development and innovation professionals the way. Through discovery, development and delivery, the program will take on a more UNCONFERENCE approach to tackling and re-training based on new realities every company is facing today. One thing is certain...there's no looking back. Join us in celebrating more than 30 years of prosperity through innovation and the introduction of new products and services to the world market. PDMA is one organization you can still count on to move forward in uncertain times. We will continue to be the catalyst in igniting conversations with bold leaders – that matter in today’s world. By attending, you will find both professional inspiration, as well as continuing education that tackles innovation challenges and forges productive professional connections.
Conference Landscape & The PDMA Body of Knowledge: As a matter of design, we have incorporated the needs of all industry verticals, and experience levels into our program in order to provide the value you expect from PDMA. This is the ONLY conference in the USA and abroad that is fully aligned and integrated with the six (6) core PDMA Body of Knowledge Areas. For your learning enhancement, we have developed a navigation system so you can map out sessions you want to attend, while ensuring you are targeting all core Knowledge Areas for a well-rounded experience. They are:  Strategy & Planning People, Teams & Culture Process, Execution & Metrics Technology & IP Co-Development & Alliances Customer & Market Research
Conference Advisory Committee: core Leaders:
Anne Orban, NPDP, Vice President of Conferences - PDMA
Sabina Gargiulo, Conference Director - PDMA
Geoff Waite, 2010 Conference Chairman - PDMA
Rob Mann, 2010 Vice Chair - PDMA
Carol Pletcher, 2010 Vice Chair - PDMA
Tom Kubilius, 2010 Vice Chair of Experiences - PDMA
Generation & Development:
Liza Gaoiran, Director, Global Innovation - WD-40 Company
George Gibson, Manager, Next PIJ Platforms - The Xerox Innovation Group
Dana Landry, Director of R&D - Covidien
Sundar Ananthasivan, Global Simulation and NPD Manager - Hill-Rom
Jon Quigley, Manager, Verification and Test - Volvo 3P design & recruitment:
Brad White, COO - (r)evolution
Robin Karol, Executive Guide - Innovation Guides
Brian Ottum, President - Ottum Research and Consulting
Chuck Mays, Vice President of Business Development - Invetech technology showcase organizers:
Peter Flentov, Principal - 20/20 Innovation
Bruce Hall, Managing Partner - Eureka! Ranch
Michael Fruhling, President and CEO - BFS Innovations
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