June 3, 2009
Forward '09: Brandologie is the latest in a series of annual professional development conferences held each spring in Portland, Oregon by the American Marketing Association. The AMA Oregon's annual conference attracts hundreds of senior-level marketing professionals from Oregon, Washington, California and Vancouver B.C.
This year's theme is all about the science of branding, or "Brandologie." Two conference tracks will explore Innovation and Knowledge. Branding experts from around the globe will provide attendees with tools to keep their brand relevant:
Keynote Presenters
James Keller | VP of User Experience & Strategy | Small Society
Ken Smith | Acount Director | Wieden+Kennedy
Jody Turner | Founder and CEO | Culture of Future
Breakout Presenters
Tim Stock | Partner and Managing Director | scenarioDNA
Mike Sommers | SVP Product Management | KickApps
Jared Reitzin | CEO and Founder | mobileStorm
Dani Zizak | VP, Director of Global Marketing | Wolverine World Wide, Inc
Complete Forward '09: Brandologie Schedule »
In addition to the topics being covered at Forward '09: Brandologie, the AMA will also be hosting a complementary event, The Placement Project, with two sessions dedicated to jobseekers, young professionals, recent college grads and students.
Keynote Presenter
Kent Lewis | President | Anvil Media
Panelists
Matt LeBlanc | Branch Director | Filter Talent
Gordy Seeley | Creative Services Manager | Razorfish
Ben Elkin | Talent Acquisition Manager | Nike
Jenny Livermon | Recruiter, Enterprise Staffing | Starbucks
Panel Moderator
Lynette Xanders | Founder and CEO | Wild Alchemy
Complete Schedule for The Placement Project »
Joint Networking
Get educated, get inspired, and then get connected.
Forward ’09: Brandologie and The Placement Project will come together at the end of the day for a joint networking event in the Governor’s Heritage Ballroom. Have a martini, listen to live music by Travis Williams & The Love, and rub shoulders with your next client or coworker.

Schedules
Forward ’09: Brandologie
The Placement Project
Location
The Governor Hotel, Portland, Oregon









