Seattle IEEE Holidays Celebration
Please join the Seattle Section IEEE year end celebration of the holidays.
Come meet and greet and take the time to say thank you to the officers and members who have volunteered their time throughout the year.
This years Holidays celebration will be held at the McMenamins Anderson School, Haynes Hall in Bothell.
Plenty of free parking at the Pop Keeney Stadium that is easy to get to.
We are honored to have the outstanding keynote speaker for this event: Scott Thielman (CTO & Co-Founder of Product Creation Studio).
Attendees: IEEE Member +1. Adult, 18 years and older. Dress Code: Business Casual
Cost level 1) IEEE member all grade, $30
2) IEEE member all grade +1 family member $60
3) Student member only $15
4) Each non-IEEE member guest, $45
Seats are limited to 120. Please register ASAP.
Date and Time
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- Date: 04 Dec 2024
- Time: 02:00 AM UTC to 05:30 AM UTC
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- 18607 Bothell Way NE
- Bothell, Washington
- United States 98011
- Building: Haynes Hall
- Click here for Map
- Starts 04 November 2024 08:00 AM UTC
- Ends 26 November 2024 11:30 PM UTC
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Speakers
Scott Thielman
User-Centric Innovation: Strategies for Breakthrough Product Development
The journey from concept to commercialization challenges even the most promising innovations. Drawing from real-world examples like L'Oréal's Colorsonic hair color device and Pale Blue Earth's advanced battery platform, this talk explores how user-centered design drives engineering breakthroughs. Scott Thielman, CTO of Product Creation Studio, will share proven R&D strategies that help innovators navigate technical hurdles while delivering exceptional user experiences. Learn how strategic prototyping, iterative development cycles, and early risk reduction techniques can transform ambitious ideas into market-ready products.
Biography:
Scott Thielman is Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Product Creation Studio (PCS), where he leads the development of innovative consumer, medical, and industrial products. With over 25 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Scott combines technical expertise with strategic vision to transform ideas into market-ready solutions. He teaches AI in product development at the University of Washington Bothell and serves as co-chair of the Life Science Committee for Keiretsu Forum Northwest. A recognized thought leader in product innovation, Scott frequently speaks on topics ranging from medical device design to the integration of AI in engineering. Under his leadership, Product Creation Studio has helped clients win numerous prestigious awards while bringing breakthrough products to market.
Agenda
December 3rd, 6pm-9:30pm
The choice of menu is the "Fireside Supper" which has a vegetarian option. Appetizers will be served at 6:00.
A no host bar will be available. Tea, water and coffee will be available at the the tables.
Agenda
6:00-6:45 – Social Time - Appetizers served & No Host Bar open at 6:00
6:45-8:45 – Buffet Open
7:30-8:15 – Keynote Speaker Presentation
8:15-9:30 – Social Time, No Host Bar Closes at 8:45
The McMenanims Fireside Buffet Dinner offers your choice of three Entrees, Salmon, Chicken and Cannelloni. No need to chose. All three will be available throughout the dinner for you to chose from and go back for another taste. Gluten free and vegetarian options shown with G and V.
