We invite contributions from researchers, educators, managers and students of engineering
management. 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.

Major topic areas include:

Globalization and its Implications
- Outsourcing and off-shoring
- Globalization of Research & Development
- Open innovation and collaboration in technology management
- 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
- Alternative Energy opportunities and pitfalls
- Managing the gap between Strategy and Execution
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

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

Organizing Committee:
General Co-chairs: Michael Condry (Intel), Atif Shaikh (National Semiconductor)
Technical Co-chairs: Iris Xiaohong Quan (San Jose State), Charles Rubenstein (Pratt Institute)
Treasurer: Richard Stallkamp (Electronic Medical Devices)

For additional information, visit the conference Web page at http://www.ieeetmc.org/itmc