May

14-15 Design Research.  “Design research for product and service innovation,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in San Francisco. For design, marketing and business professionals. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

14-17 Professional Design.  “Charting the New Frontier,” theme for 2009 annual meeting of the Assn of Professional Design Firms, at Hotel Lucia, Portland, Ore. Expert speakers, working sessions. Info: www.apdf.org.

15 Mature Marketing.  “Marketing to the boomer and mature consumer,” one-day workshop presented by Intl Mature Marketing Network in Washington. Case studies, practical advice. Info: (866) 940-4666; www.immn.org.

19-21 Response Expo ’09.  3rd annual Response Conference & Expo presented by Response magazine at Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Targeted at electronic direct marketing industry, including DRTV, online marketing, mobile commerce and digital direct. Expert speakers, networking. Info: www.responseexpo.com.

20 Metrics of Marketing.  Accountability workshop, presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Upshot, Chicago. Hands-on guide to establishing, benchmarking & evaluating ROI for marketing disciplines. Fee: $595 PMA member; $795 nonmember. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

20-21 LuxePack.  “Innovations in Packaging,” luxury goods packaging trade show, presented by LuxePack New York at Metropolitan Pavilion & the Altman Building, N.Y. Seminar sessions, exhibits. Info: (212) 274-8508; www.luxepacknewyork.com.

21 Tribe Phenomenon.  “The Tribe Phenomenon,” executive breakfast event presented by Active Marketing Group at The Sports Club/LA, Los Angeles, 7-11 a.m. Explore the power of the modern day endurance tribe in conjunction with L.A. Marathon. Led by Stephany Cavatoni. Info: (858) 964-3996; activemarketinggroup.com.

27 WISE Awards.  Women in Sports and Events annual Women of the Year awards luncheon at Marriott Marquis, New York. Honorees: Kathryn Carter, Soccer United Marketing/MLS; Jamie McCourt, Los Angeles Dodgers; Jacqueline Parkes, Major League Baseball Hosted by Andrea Joyce of NBC Sports. Info: www.wiseworks.org.

31-4 Sustainable Brands.  Sustainable brands conference at Monterey (Calif.) Convention Center. Issues, case studies, expert speakers. Info: www.sustainablelifemedia.com.

June

2 Marketing Accountability.  Conference on “Marketing Accountability and Effectiveness,” presented by Assn of Natl Advertisers at Grand Hyatt, New York. Speakers from Denny’s, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Citizens Bank, Church & Dwight, Ernst & Young, more. Focuses on marketing in tough times, best practices, actionable ideas. Info: (212) 697-5950; www.ana.net.

2-3 Brandworks.  19th annual Brandworks University presented by Lindsay, Stone & Briggs at Madison, Wis. Focus on digital marketing: media mix, objectives, strategies, research, sales, ROI, more. Speakers from American Express, Kraft, Fastcompany.com, Obama campaign, Nike, more. Info: (608) 251-7070; www.brandworksuniversity.com.

2-4 Licensing Show.  Licensing International Expo, presented by Licensing Global Network, Intl Licensing Industry Mfrs Assn & Global License at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. Multitude of new products, exhibitors, roundtable topics. Info: www.licensingexpo.com.

3-4 Promotion Marketing.  “Basics for promotion and integrated marketing,” presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Club Quarters, Chicago. Expert speakers. Fee: $1,150 members, $1,450 nonmembers. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

4-5 Integrated Design.  “Integrating design, technology and business for rapid, people-driven innovation,” presented by Design Management Institute in Boston. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Jonathan Dalton and Stokes Jones. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

8-9 Incentive 2 Innovate.  Conference presented by X Prize Foundation and BT Global Services at the United Nations, New York. Focus on open collaboration, incentivized competition. Speakers include Arianna Huffington; Reid Hoffman, Linkedin; Angela Braly, Wellpoint; Steve Isakowitz, U.S. Dept of Energy. Info: (310) 741-4883; www.incentive2innovate.com.

11-12 Brand Experience.  “Creating meaningful brand experiences and producing customer happiness,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in Minneapolis. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Dave Norton. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

16-18 Promax/BDA.  54th Promax/BDA conference, to be held at the New York Hilton, for marketing, promotion and design professionals in the entertainment/information industry. Theme: “Leading the marketing and design economy.” Info: (310) 788-7600; www.promaxdba.org.

17 Entertainment Marketing.  Entertainment Summit & Schmooze, presented by Promotion Marketing Assn at Apple, West Hollywood, Calif. Discover how the leading content providers are helping brands reach & exceed marketing objectives. Info: (212) 420-1100; www.pmalink.org.

17-18 Design.  “Rethinking Design,” conference presented by Design Management Institute at Stanford Court Renaissance, San Francisco. Focus on organizational transformation, social networking, consultancies, client/customer relationships, business strategy, environment, more. Expert speakers. Info: www.dmi.org.

18-19 Competitive Design.  “Designing future competitive advantage,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in New York. Led by Richard Green. For design, marketing and business professionals. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

22-23 Customer Experience.  Forrester’s Customer Experience Forum 2009, “Keeping momentum in a downturn,” at Grand Hyatt, New York. Prioritizing programs, allocating resources, measurement, more. For customer experience, eBusiness, marketing leadership & research pros. Expert speakers. Fee: $1,995 clients, $2,195 nonclients. Info: (888) 343-6786; www.forrester.com.

26-28 Go Green Expo.  B-to-b and b-to-c trade show at Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta. Panel discussions, exhibits, sustainability issues, expert speakers. Info: (212) 655-4505; www.gogreenexpo.com.

July

16-17 Brand Strategy.  “Strategies that transform brands,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in in Boston. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Scott Lerman. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

23 Design Brief.  “Creating the perfect design brief,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in New York. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Peter Phillips. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

August

3-6 Internal Branding.  26th annual forum on internal branding, presented by Advanced Learning Institute in Chicago. “How to use strategic communications to drive employee engagement, build your brand & impact your organization’s bottom Line. For marketing and communications professionals. Info: (773) 695-9400; www.aliconferences.com.

8-10 Gourmet Housewares.  Annual Gourmet Housewares Show, trade event presented by GLM concurrently with San Francisco International Gift Fair at Moscone Center. Focus on high-end cookware, cutlery, bakeware, small electrics, gadgets, specialty food, more. 400 exhibitors, 4,000 buyers. Info: (914) 421-3206; www.thegourmetshow.com.

9-11 Hispanic Retail.  5th annual Hispanic Retail 360 Summit, presented by Nielsen at Venetian Resort & Hotel, Las Vegas. For retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, advertising & marketing execs, consultants. Numerous topics, expert speakers. Info: www.hispanicretail360.com.

17-18 Integrated Design.  “Integrating design, technology and business for rapid, people-driven innovation,” presented by Design Management Institute in Atlanta. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Jonathan Dalton and Stokes Jones. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

September

21-22 Design Leadership.  “Learning to lead: Nurturing your innate leadership skills,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in Boston. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Maureen Thurston. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

October

1-2 Design Research.  “Design research for product and service innovation,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in Chicago. Led by Darrel Rhea. For design, marketing and business professionals. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

15-16 Brand Experience.  “Creating meaningful brand experiences and producing customer happiness,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in Seattle. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Dave Norton. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

27-28 Consumer Forum.  Conference presented by Forrester at Fairmont Chicago. Critical issues facing consumer companies. Expert speakers. Fee: $1,995 clients, $2,195 nonclients. Info: (888) 343-6786; www.forrester.com.

29-30 Modern Design.  “Trendmaster’s guide to great design,” presented by Design Management Institute in Boston. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Robyn Waters and Gary Springer. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

November

5-6 Brand Strategy.  “Strategies that transform brands,” seminar presented by Design Management Institute in in Seattle. For design, marketing and business professionals. Led by Scott Lerman. Info: (617) 338-6380; www.dmi.org.

December

8-9 Motor Sports.  Inaugural North American Motor Sport Business Forum, presented by IM2 Events and Just Marketing International, at Hilton Orlando (Fla.). Presentations, panel discussions, exhibits. Info: www.msbforum.com/northamerica.

10-12 Auto Racing.  22nd annual Performance Racing Industry Show, presented by Performance Racing Industry magazine at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. 40,000+ attendess from 61 countries; 3,900 booths over 1 million square feet. Info: (949( 499-5431; www.performanceracing.com.

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