2007 PDMA International Conference

Great Community of Forward Thinkers

2007-09-11T14:37:00.000-04:00

PDMA International Conference brings together a fantastic group of companies in the innovation space. We're thrilled they've decided to join us this year along with the hundreds of registered attendees.

Jeffrey Phillips, of the company, OVO, a PDMA Exhibitor, has a great blog called "Innovate on Purpose", a site dedicated to ideas, conversations and approaches for sustainable, repeatable innovation. Take a minute or two to check it out, sign up for their newsletter, read a white paper or deep dive into their archives or the valuable links Jeffrey provides.

OVO will be exhibiting at PDMA International Conference October 1st and 2nd, along with 30 other companies. If you haven't registered, you'll be missing out on the best networking opportunity and forward thinking content - all under one roof in Orlando, Florida. Time is running out to register!

PDMA Keynote Speakers

2007-08-15T13:53:00.000-04:00

Well, we are just 6 weeks out from the best and brightest International Conference on innovation in new product development. PDMA International Conference does a great job on presenting the "how-to's" of NPD and attracts some of the smartest minds in the space. Experts in their own right, take a look at the keynotes: Marissa Mayer, VP Search Products & User Experience from Google; Joe Ferry, Global Head of Design of Virgin Atlantic; Martin Schlatter, VP& Global Chief Marketing Officer, Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company; Sir Ken Robinson, Author of "Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative"; Mauro Pennella, VP Global Brand Innovation, Diageo; and Alex Wipperfurth, Author of "Brand Hijack, Marketing Without Marketing".

Why do they come? Here's a direct quote from one of the keynote speakers: "I recommend the PDMA International Conference as a great opportunity to meet and network with Innovation Experts and discuss ways to improve on our common search for increasing the impact of innovation in our companies."

And it's true. PDMA International Conference is unmatched in its networking - bringing together academia and professionals under one roof. The smartest minds in the space.

PDMA International Conference Innovation on Demand

2007-08-01T14:02:00.000-04:00

Innovation on Demand

Only at PDMA International Conference will you be introduced to Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT), a leader with a proven track record working with more than 500 companies in 48 countries worldwide.

Want the top 11 benefits of attending?

You will learn tools that make innovation a skill, rather than a talent.
You will learn a structured, rather than freewheeling, method for innovating.
You will learn "innovation booster" tools that will enhance any innovation activity or method you work with.
You will go home with something practical, not just memories of a great experience.
You will innovate together with other product developers, creating stronger connections than just bumping into them in the hallway.
You will be challenged to think out of your comfort zone.
You will be exposed to an approach to innovation that is contrary to anything you've ever learned about innovation.
You will enhance and update your knowledge of innovation and best practices in the field.
Your mind will be so stimulated you may stop enjoying, but never stop learning.
You will never be faced with a blank piece of paper again - you'll always have a starting point for innovative ideas.
You will be able to help your organization become more innovative.

Here's the thing - you have to be there to get the benefit. Visit the site today at www.pdma.org/2007

2007-08-01T12:17:00.000-04:00

Information. Education. Experience.

2007-06-22T16:10:00.000-04:00

What an exciting year for the PDMA International Conference . The content of this year's conference is unique and the layout is ideal for networking at its best. With a roster of keynote speakers from some of the best known and well respected global companies, this is the ONLY conference on innovation in new product development that you need attend this year. Featured keynotes are: Marissa Mayer from Google, Joe Ferry from Virgin Atlantic, Martin Schlatter from Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Sir Ken Robinson, Author of "Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative", Mauro Pennella from Diageo and Alex Wipperfurth, Author of "BrandHijack, Marketing without Marketing".

So what is so unique about all this? The keynote speakers along with other industry experts are featured in Gurus@Play- where the community can connect - one-on-one in a dynamic program of exclusive intimate sessions in roundtable settings. So, sure you can go to many events and hear "gurus" speak, but how often do you have the opportunity to speak with them?

The site itself is worth checking out - introduced by its interactive characters on the landing page to a deep dive into the content. All in all, a great event and one you should be connected with. Check it out here: http://www.pdma.org/2007