How do leaders of the world’s top performing companies drive consistent, profitable growth through product innovation?

Join us at the annual Stage-Gate Summit 2010 for a powerful exchange of cutting-edge ideas, discussion and learnings with industry’s best and brightest innovation leaders as we explore this critical topic. This unique event with its highly specialized focus attracts Stage-Gate Users from around the world - both veterans and newcomers alike.

Discover how and why certain companies are achieving stellar organic growth results despite the numerous challenges and obstacles before them. Learn from nine case studies hand-selected for their rich, practical and exemplary demonstrations of product leadership and best practices:
• Hydro Quebéc - Charles Gagnon, Director, Technology Business Development
• ITT Corporation - Dick Arra, Chief Technology Officer
• Kellogg Company - Mary Maley, Global Program Director RQT
• Mars Chocolate NA - Suzanne Stites, Cocoa Flavanol Platform Venture
• Masco Corporation - Thomas L Nealssohn, Manager Research & Development
• McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson Company - Jan Deihl, Director, Portfolio and CIP
• Medtronic - Joe Fleming, Sr. Director, Marketing and Corporate Strategy
• Medtronic - Mike Hess, VP, Innovation Excellence
• Rust-Oleum Corporation - Kurt M. Hardy, SVP, Marketing and RDI

We will share valuable learnings, real stories and practical tips for accelerating and succeeding in key areas that impact your organizations’ product innovation performance.

Dates and Time: Stage-Gate® Innovation Summit 2010 will be held on November 16-17, 2010. Registration and continental breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m. Sessions begin at 8:30a.m. on November 16 and conclude on November 17, 2010 at 3:30p.m. Location and Accommodations: The Summit will be held at the beautiful Sheraton Sand Key Resort located on the beach in Clearwater FL. Reservations can be made by calling 727-595-1611 (mention the Stage-Gate® Innovation Summit to receive the group discount; hurry, discount rate is for a limited time). Program Fee: $2495 US/person. Fee includes summit materials, breakfasts, luncheons, refreshment breaks and networking reception. Four Ways to Register: CALL: +1-905-304-8797 FAX: +1-905-304-8799 WEB: Register Now MAIL: Stage-Gate Innovation Summit 1425 Osprey Drive, Suite 201 Ancaster • Ontario • L9G 4V5 Canada Send Your Team: Groups of 3 or more may deduct $200 per person.