Although not affiliated with the PDMA there are a number of associations and groups that deal with issues related to product development management. Below are links to associations, academic centers, and for-profit organizations. If you know of any that should be added, please e-mail education@norcalpdma.org

AIPMM – Association for International Product Marketing and Management
Therese Padilla, Volunteer Director, (530) 275-0628, therese.padilla@aipmm.com

EBIG – East Bay IT Group (PDMA members receive EBIG member rates on events)
Kristen Kuhns, Exec Dir, (925) 634-2661, kkuhns@tiersolution.com, kristenk@ebig.org

SDForum Events (PDMA members receive discount coupons on events)
Liz Bravo, SDForum Events Manager, (510) 494-8311, liz@sdforum.org

SVAMA – Silicon Valley Chapter, American Marketing Association (click on events)
General phone number (866) 206-9067 x3004; Board Members for specific questions

SFAMA – San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, American Marketing Association (Events)
Jean McKenzie, President, (415) 296-9766,jean@mckenzie-assoc.com

SVPMA – Silicon Valley Product Management Association (click on events)
Gregory Cohen, greg@gcohen.com, Communications; Jamie O’Halloran, jamie.ohalloran@gxs.com, Workshops