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Dear Colleagues,
We are currently seeking papers for the 2011 IEEE International
Technology Management Conference, which will be held in San Jose
during June 27-30, 2011. The theme of the conference is "Managing
Technology in Challenging Times".
It is the first time that IEEE Technology Management Council has
decided to host such a conference in the US, and Silicon Valley is
doubtless a wonderful location for the conference. The IEEE Technology
Management Council recognizes the importance of this conference and
hopes to see your enthusiastic participation.
We invite contributions from researchers, educators, managers and
students. Contributions may be conceptual, theoretical, or empirical.
They should document research activity, case studies or best
practices, shedding light on the theory or practice of engineering,
technology, or innovation management, and address the strategic
objective of technological change.
The coverage of the conference includes, but is not limited to:
Globalization and its Implications
- Outsourcing and Off-shoring
- Globalization of Research & Development
- Role of Silicon Valley and Other Technology Centers in the World
- Adapting Business Practices to the New Era
Entrepreneurship
- Opportunity Recognition in a challenging environment
- Innovative Business models
- International Sources of Capital
- Legal Aspects of International Entrepreneurship
Management of Innovation
- R&D during the Economic Downturn
- New Measures of Innovation
- Management of Innovation Processes
- Alternative Energy opportunities and pitfalls
- Open Innovation and Collaboration in Technology Management
Adapting to Change for Employees
- Career Planning
- Employee’s View of Management
- Organizational Learning from Past Management
- Education in Technology Management
- Employee Innovation in the Wake of Recession
Supply Chain Management
- Sourcing Management
- Logistics and Distribution
- Product Development and Production Management
- Strategic Issues in Supply Chains
- Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainability
- Green Product and Process Development
- Engineering Management and Climate Change
- Safety and Health Management
- Ecological Modernization
- Project Management for Sustainable Solutions
- Green Information Technology
In addition to these core technology management topics, we will open
the door to special sessions on management during these challenging
times as seen by sponsoring societies, for example, particular
management issues as seen within computer, communications, and
electronics areas.
Important Dates:
Paper Submission Due: 1 December 2010
Notification of Acceptance: 2 February 2011
Early Bird/Author Registration Due: 1 March 2011
Normal Registration/Hotel Block Deadline: 1 June 2011
Late Registration Begin: 15 June 2011
More information will be available at
http://www.ieee-itmc.org/ (The
website now is still under construction.)
Thanks for your attention.
Best wishes,
Xiaohong “Iris” Quan
Technical Chair,
2011 IEEE International Technology Management Conference
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Xiaohong "Iris" Quan, PhD
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Department of Organization and Management
College of Business
San Jose State University
Tel: 408-924-3542
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