PDMA - Product Development and Management Association

What if the biggest thing holding back innovation isn't your strategy... it's your leadership style?

At the PDMA Ignite Innovation Summit, Anshul Garg (Amazon) will present Leading Innovation Through the Four Phases of Product Leadership, a framework for adapting how you lead as products evolve from discovery to scale.

The best part? This is just one of the hands-on workshops waiting for you in Atlanta.

🎟️ Register now: pdmasummit.com

AI is already changing products. The bigger question is: how will it change innovation itself?

Join PDMA TOMORROW (June 11) for a free webcast with MIT Sloan’s David Robertson exploring how AI can accelerate every step of the innovation process—from concept generation and customer targeting to prototyping and testing.

If your team is trying to move faster, make smarter decisions, and innovate more effectively with AI, this session is built for you.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-ai-to-accelerate-innovation-tickets-1986992218213

How often do you get the chance to learn from the person who helped define modern innovation management?

This October, Dr. Robert G. Cooper joins the PDMA Ignite Innovation Summit in Atlanta.

As the creator of Stage-Gate®, Dr. Cooper has influenced how organizations around the world approach innovation, product development, and growth. Now he's bringing fresh perspectives on where innovation goes next.

💡 Learn from a true pioneer
⚡ Explore the evolution of innovation strategy
🧠 Leave with ideas you can put into action

Join us in Atlanta October 8–9. Grab your ticket today: pdmasummit.com

Every PDMA journey is unique—and there’s a membership that fits your goals.

👤 Individual membership helps you grow your skills, expand your network, and advance your career.
🏢 Team and corporate memberships give organizations the tools to align, learn, and innovate together.

Whether you’re looking to boost your personal growth or strengthen your team, PDMA has you covered.

👉 Explore PDMA membership options: https://www.pdma.org/page/join_renew

Have you checked out the schedule for the 2026 JPIM Research Forum yet?

Discover the 11 tracks for this year's event that will cover key areas including innovation strategy, open innovation, responsible innovation, and the growing role of AI in product and innovation management.

Don't miss out - register today! https://www.pdma.org/page/annual-jpim-research-forum

What if product success depends less on the idea and more on how it’s led?

In “From Idea to Scale: The Four Leadership Modes That Drive Successful Product Innovation,” kHUB curator Anshul Garg explores why different stages of the product journey require different leadership approaches.

See how leadership alignment can help move products from idea to scale: https://community.pdma.org/knowledgehub/bok/culture-teams-and-leadership/from-idea-to-scale-the-four-leadership-models-that-drive-successful-product-innovation

Atlanta is one of the fastest-growing hubs for business and innovation. Now it’s home to .

October 8–9, join product and leaders for hands-on learning, collaboration & forward-thinking conversations built for what’s next. pdmasummit.com

Where are the most important conversations in innovation management happening?

This October, scholars and practitioners from around the world will gather at the 2026 JPIM Research Forum to explore emerging research across topics including AI-powered innovation, responsible innovation, open innovation ecosystems, design innovation, future making, and more.

With 11 Special Tracks, the Pre-Forum Paper Development Workshop, and opportunities to connect directly with JPIM leadership, the Forum is designed to advance research and strengthen community.

Register today for the 2026 JPIM Research Forum! https://www.pdma.org/page/annual-jpim-research-forum

Most teams are experimenting with AI. Few have a process for using it well.

In this free PDMA webcast, David Robertson of MIT Sloan shares practical, AI-driven approaches for improving innovation outcomes across the entire product development process.

Learn how to apply AI to concept creation, requirements analysis, prototyping, and testing—while building a framework your team can continue using as tools evolve.

Join us June 11 at 11 AM CDT. Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/using-ai-to-accelerate-innovation-tickets-1986992218213

AI is changing product innovation fast — and PDMA wants to hear how your team is experiencing it.

The AI Threshold Project is gathering insights from product and innovation professionals on the opportunities, challenges, and realities of AI adoption today. The survey takes less than five minutes, and the findings will help shape future kHUB content, interviews, and industry insights.

Add your perspective here: https://community.pdma.org/knowledgehub/resources/ai-threshold-project