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About the Pittsburgh Chapter

Looking for new ideas and fresh perspectives from world-class product development organizations? 
Seeking educational opportunities to learn best practices and share knowledge?      

Searching for product development networking events or job opportunities?

Welcome to PDMA Pittsburgh.  We are a professional association dedicated to improving the effectiveness of individuals and organizations involved with product development, product management, and innovation.  

Throughout the year, we sponsor educational and social events where you can develop new skills, learn best practices, and network with your peers.  

You'll also find the PDMA website is a great resource for information on chapter activities and upcoming events, chapter officer contact information, links to valuable resources for professional development, and other helpful information to enhance your product development skills. 

It's our goal to continue to grow our strong network of local product developers and managers while providing leadership to the next generation.

Our Mission

The Pittsburgh Chapter is dedicated to sharing knowledge and best practices through professional development, education, collaboration, and networking opportunities. We strive to build a vibrant community of practitioners, academics, and service providers that share experiences and knowledge of the principles, practices, and processes of effective product innovation.  Participation in this community will result in professional growth for individuals, an innovation related competitive advantage for their enterprises and the continued economic growth of the Western Pennsylvania Region.

Join our online community to register for upcoming events, connect with other local product developers, and much, much more!

Stay Connected with the Pittsburgh Chapter

Social Network and Quarterly Newsletters

Join PDMA's conversations and stay connected through the Pittsburgh Chapter's social network. The quarterly newsletters also provides important chapter highlights and news.

Join us on Twitter @PDMApittsburgh: http://bit.ly/PDMATweets

Find our LinkedIn Group: http://bit.ly/PDMAInnovate

Follow our blog: http://bit.ly/PDMAblog