EARLY BIRD CALL FOR PRESENTERS:

The 3^rd Annual Front End of Innovation Europe

Call: 1-646-895-7335 or email FEIeurope@iirusa.com by 16 July 2008.

The Front End of Innovation conference has been deemed as the premier innovation event in the world. Co-Produced by the Product Development & Management Association and The Institute for International Research (IIR), we are currently seeking presenters for:

Front End of Innovation Europe 2009

Due to the high volume of interest in speaking, we invite you to submit a proposal directly to Jennifer Finer, Conference Producer by 16 July 2008. Please email FEIeurope@iirusa.com or call 1-646-895-7335.

We're looking for the most cutting-edge concepts and advanced thinking in the field of innovation showcased through unique and interactive conference presentations.

Content areas for 2009 include but are not limited to:

• Innovation Management

• Design & Concept Management

• Future Trends

• Sustainability & Green

• Establishing An Innovative Culture

• Service Innovation

• Open Innovation

• Business Model Innovation

• Ideation/Idea Management

• Emerging Markets

• Research & Development

• Product/Program/Portfolio Development

• Breakthrough Innovation

• Technology Parks

• Strategic Planning

• Early Stage Acceleration

• Voice of the Customer

• User Experience Design

• Corporate Strategy

• New Product Development

• Market Research & Consumer Insights

Format options include:

Standard track presentations (45 minutes long)

Panel (3-4 person debate)

Experiential workshop (3.5 hours long)

Speakers receive FREE admission to the conference as well as any pre-conference activity such as workshops or symposium.

Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities:

If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibit opportunities please contact: Lisa Deutsch, Sr. Business Development Manager at 646-895-7482 or ldeutsch@iirusa.com.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS:

For consideration, please e-mail FEIeurope@iirusa.com with the following information by 16 July 2008:

• Proposed speaker name(s), job title(s), and company name(s)

• Contact information including address, telephone and fax numbers and e-mail

• Title and objective of presentation

• Please indicate which topic you plan to address. If it is the latest tools and techniques please indicate what is NEW about them. (Please indicate the topic area if it is a workshop and indicate how you plan to create an interactive session).

• Summary of the the presentation - 3 or 4 background sentences

• What the audience will gain or learn from your presentation (please list 3-5 deliverables)

• Previous conference presentations

• Short Bio