Technology Triumphs at the PDMA Global Conference

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imagine the ability to control a device with the mere swipe of your finger through a holographic image, the execution of a designer fashion show within a virtual world, or the freedom to read a bedtime story to your child while on the other side of the globe. At the 2010 Global Conference on Product Innovation Management’s Technology Showcase, imagination will become reality. This selective showcase, designed to be an exciting, interactive celebration of innovative product technologies, will take place October 18-20, 2010 in Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida.

“We still have a few remaining slots for entries”

The Technology Showcase at the 34^th Annual Global Conference is an on-site marketplace of new ideas and pre-commercialized emerging technologies that are experiential and have an outstanding “WOW” factor. Throughout the conference, attendees will be given the opportunity to interact with, experience, and learn from the participating technologies.

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA), a global network of product innovation professionals, debuted the Technology Showcase at its 2009 Global Conference, and immediate, enthusiastic reviews and positive reactions encouraged the PDMA Conference Committee to open participation to a nationwide search.

“We received a tremendous response from technologies in a diverse range of industries, including fashion, sports, green technology, and electronics,” explained Sabina Gargiulo, Conference Director of the Product Development and Management Association. “Without a doubt, this year’s action-packed slate of inventions is sure to provide a unique representation and celebration of the innovation profession.”

After reviewing over 100 submissions from interested technologies, PDMA selected an elite array of innovations spanning a wide variety of industries.

Some other participants in the 2010 PDMA Technology Showcase include:

Virtual Runway™ and Black Dress Design Studio – A virtual world platform from Fashion Research Institute for designers to create their collections in a 3D, immersive, collaborative space, saving time and costs.
Green Exchanger – An energy saving device that recovers the heat from a dryer to reduce household heating costs and save homeowners money.
Xerox Silver Ink – A new silver ink that paves the way for commercialization and low-cost manufacturing of printable electronics.
HoloTouch® HMI Technology – Allows people to intuitively control devices by simply passing a finger through holographic images floating freely in the air.
Readeo – By combining children's books with video chat, Readeo makes it possible for geographically separated family and friends to keep on the same page with the children in their lives.
ZenoLink – A cutting-edge software application that utilizes 3-D motion technology to unlock an athlete's training potential to enhance their performance and function without the use of sensors or wires.

“We still have a few remaining slots for entries,” continued Gargiulo. “Developers interested in showing off their latest innovation can contact PDMA with information on their technology via email at PDMAtechshowcase@gmail.com.”

About the PDMA 34^th Annual Global Conference

The PDMA 34^th Annual Global Conference on Product Innovation Management will take place October 16 – 20, 2010 in Rosen Shingle Creek, Florida. This exciting conference has a variety of programs relevant to both new and experienced product development and management professionals based on the theme “Navigating the New Realities for Commercial Success”.

Keynote sessions represent the leading minds in innovation research and practice, including business guru and best-selling author Dan Pink, Mohan Sawhney from the Kellogg School of Management, Derek Yach from PepsiCo, John B. Rogers, Jr. of LocalMotors, Janet A. Carr from Coach, Inc., and Jackie Yeaney from Premier Global Services.

This year, PDMA is partnering with Grameen America, in conjunction with Games for Democracy®, to facilitate a creative opportunity for attendees to come together and provide innovative solutions on the poverty crisis. Throughout the conference, attendees will participate in games and brainstorming activities designed to promote an environment where ideas can be shared openly to provide solutions for poverty. Following the exercise, the intellectual property and data generated by the exercise will be presented to Grameen America.

Additional programs at the 2010 Global Conference include:

A unique UNCONFERENCE experience with interactive, participant-driven learning
Facilitated networking opportunities allowing attendees to mix and mingle with fellow professionals
Examples from real companies who solved today’s product development issues, and direct access to the people who did it
Experimental and educational labs facilitated by leading product developers and innovators

About PDMA

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. Its mission is to improve the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and management. PDMA accomplishes this by providing resources for professional development, information, collaboration and promotion of new product development and management. For more information about the PDMA 34^th Annual Global Conference on Product Innovation Management, visit http://2010conference.pdma.org, follow on Twitter @PDMAintl or connect on LinkedIn.