The leading event on Co-Development and Open Innovation

Management Roundtable and the PDMA are pleased to announce the dates and location for the 9th Annual International Congress on Co-Development and Open Innovation - CoDev2010 will be held at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas on January 25 – 27, 2010. Mark your calendars today!

CoDev2010 will offer significant benefits for early adopters of open innovation by examining leading edge trends and securing a highly seasoned and knowledgeable faculty. We’re also planning specialized programming for companies that are just getting their feet wet; an emphasis on the core fundamentals needed to launch a successful open innovation initiative. By attending CoDev2010, you can expect to come away with strategies, tools and insights to:

• Expand your open innovation processes across multiple business functions and levels
• Connect with the right partners to help you build and strengthen your organization’s open innovation capabilities
• Embed open innovation as a standard operating business process within your organization
• Evolve your company culture to drive higher value deals
• Determine the right open innovation business model(s) for your company
• Manage multiple open innovation partners on a single open innovation initiative
• Build an extensive network of seasoned open innovation practitioners and leading thought leaders 

A Great Place to Meet Your Market

The optimal conference experience includes learning about available resources, products and services that enable successful implementation of the concepts presented. CoDev traditionally attracts 200+ senior and mid-level executives from large and growing multinational firms across all industries. Sessions, exhibits, and networking activities are closely intertwined and each sponsor is highly visible. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet industry leaders in a setting conducive to shared learning and relationship-building.

For more information on how to position
your firm as a sponsor or exhibitor, contact:

Beth Schrager
tel: 978.263.9931
email: bschrager@comcast.net

Registration Pricing	Member* Fee:	Non-Member Fee:
2 day conference only	$1895	$2095
2 day conference + 2 Half-Day Pre-Conference Workshops	$2985	$3185
2 day conference only + 1 Half-Day Pre-Conference Workshop	$2440	$2640
1 Pre-Conference Workshop only (stand-alone)	$745	$745
2 Pre-Conference Workshops (stand-alone)	$1490	$1490

* Members of PDMA, Management Roundtable's FastTrack or past participants of CoDev.

Program Fees:
See chart above.  Please note that CoDev/MRT alumni, MRT Fast Track members and PDMA members receive the Member rate - $200 less per person than the non-member rate. Fees include materials binder, breakfasts, lunches, breaks, networking receptions, follow-on materials and other amenities.

 Team and Group Discounts:
Groups of 3-4 or more may deduct $100 per person. Groups of 5 � 10 may deduct 15%, groups of 11 or more may deduct 20%. To discuss any special accommodations for your group, please call Tracey Kimball, Conference Director, at 781-891-8080 ext. 214 or via email at tracey@roundtable.com. 

* Member Discounts:
Members include PDMA members and Management Roundtable FastTrack Subcribers and conference alumni. Anyone who has attended a Management Roundtable conference or workshop is considered an alumnus. For information on joining PDMA, click here.  For information on joining FastTrack click here.

Location & Hotel Accommodations:
The conference will be held at the:

Hilton Scottsdale Resort
6333 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, Arizona USA 85250-5428

For room reservations, please use the Special CoDev Reservations Webpage or call 480-948-7750.  A limited block of rooms are available at a special discounted rate of $179/night until January 8, 2010 -- mention that you are attending "CoDev2010" (please reserve early to ensure availability).

Cancellations/Substitutions:
You may send a substitute attendee in your place at any time with no penalty (please inform us in advance, if possible). Cancellations made within 5 business days of the conference are subject to a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows are liable for the full fee.

Special Note: If you have a disability that may affect your participation, please call us regarding your needs at least two weeks in advance of the conference.

No-Risk Guarantee:
Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed – money-back or credit. If you’re not satisfied with the quality of this program, let us know in writing and we’ll refund your registration fee.

Conference Attire:
We recommend "business casual" and suggest that you also dress in layers when possible to remain comfortable�event facilities are notorious for temperature fluctuations.