We are back in Chicago for Propulsion 2025.

MAY 20-22, 2025

Renaissance Downtown Chicago Hotel

Gear up for an unforgettable experience at Propulsion 2025 - your one-stop shop for mastering product and quality management with top-notch insights from industry leaders and Propel experts. Discover techniques on using AI to stay ahead of the competition, the power of a unified product thread, and so much more. See you in Chicago!

Agenda

20
MAY
Propel User Group  (Customers only)
Welcome Reception
21
MAY
Content & Networking
Gala Dinner
22
MAY
Roundtables &
Breakout Sessions

Why Attend
Propulsion 2024?

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Market Insights

See how companies are navigating uncertain economic conditions and the upcoming US elections

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Expert Roundtables

Learn best practices and get your questions answered by Propel super users

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Industry Experts

Learn what to expect from AI, cloud applications, and other fast moving tech sectors

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Product Roadmap

See what products and capabilities Propel has planned for the coming year 

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Customer Success

See how product companies are using Propel to deliver real revenue growth and efficiency

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Networking

Make long lasting relationships with peers and industry experts

Expert Roundtables

A series of interactive, small-group sessions designed to enhance your expertise in crucial product innovation processes and best practices.

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Executive Exchange

Secure a private session with a Propel senior leader to talk strategy. Here’s your shot to get a tailored plan for your business goals, aligned with your specific needs.

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Location of Propulsion 2024

We’re hosting Propulsion in-person for the first time this year at the Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown. 

Book Your Stay

Our room block is now closed, however if you need to book a room please book directly with the hotel here.

Conference Agenda

Meal

Breakfast

Breakfast

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7:00 am
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8:00 am
Keynote
Ross Meyercord

AI and the New Manufacturing Paradigm: Seizing Opportunities for Next-Generation Efficiency and Growth

Propel CEO Ross Meyercord presents the roadmap for the pivotal role of cloud PLM in manufacturing's new era, the untapped expansion market, and a more responsive future.

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08:00 am
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08:30 am
Keynote
Professor Nitesh Chawla

Hype vs Reality: How Workers, Companies, and Countries Can Harness AI to Win in the Era of Data

Nitesh Chawla explains why actionable data is the only ingredient for success in today’s chaotic market—and generative AI is the key to remaining competitive.

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8:30 am
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9:00 am
Keynote
Paul Zikopoulos

AI in the Future: How Data is Changing Our World

Learn how data-driven tech and AI can help find 'solvable problems' that lead to innovation and growth with Paul Zikopoulos.

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9:00 am
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09:50 am
Break

Break

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9:50 am
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10:20 am
Keynote
Kevin Chien

The Next Wave in HLS: AI-Driven Transformation with Salesforce

Kevin Chien explores HLS trends, the upcoming launch of Salesforce Life Sciences Cloud, and how Propel customers can harness AI for healthcare excellence.

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10:20 am
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11:00 am
Industry Session
Dmitriy Geler

Embracing Change to Build Competitive Advantages: How BekaertDeslee Harnesses Digital Transformation to Deliver Profitable Revenue Growth

Discover how 140-year old BekaertDeslee embraces technology to remain nimble and beat upstart competitors - while delivering consistent double-digit revenue growth.

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11:00 am
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11:20 am
Customer Session
Lori Lundergan

Managing Change Effectively: Lessons From The Front Line

Three change agents share best practices on how to efficiently introduce new software and business processes across teams and companies.

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11:20 am
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12:00 pm
Meal

Lunch

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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm
Customer Session
Tomasz Stefańczyk

Maximizing Productivity: AMS Technologies' Journey from Spreadsheets to an Integrated Digital Ecosystem

Learn how AMS Technologies is interconnecting its entire tech stack to fuel product innovation, superior customer satisfaction, and revenue growth.

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1:00 pm
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1:30 pm
Industry Session
Bruce Richardson

How Business Leaders Are Navigating Current and Future Manufacturing Trends

Two industry experts, Bruce Richardson and Tony Kratovil, provide their perspectives on the steps companies are taking to remain competitive as the pace of change accelerates for manufacturing.

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1:30 pm
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2:00 pm
Customer Session
Serena Oaks

The Big Bang Approach to Faster Product Development and Quality Processes: Lessons from Breg’s Successful PLM+QMS Transformation

The Breg product development team shares the strategy, best practices, and results from its successful launch of an integrated PLM and QMS platform.

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2:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Keynote
Eric Schrader

Art of the Possible: The Powerful Promise of an Intelligent Product Thread

Propel CPO Eric Schrader dives deep into how AI will shape our solutions, offering attendees a roadmap to the cutting edge of product development technology.

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3:00 pm
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3:30 pm
Keynote
Charles Lawson

Closing Keynote & Awards

Closing Keynote & Awards

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3:30 pm
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4:00 pm
Meal

Gala Dinner

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5:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Event

Chicago Riverboat Cruise

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7:20 pm
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10:00 pm
Break

Break

NA

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2:30 pm
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3:00 pm

Breakfast

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7:30 am
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8:30 am

Expert Roundtables

A series of interactive, small-group sessions designed to enhance your expertise in crucial product innovation processes and best practices.

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8:30 am
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11:00 am

Executive Exchange: One-on-One Strategy Sessions

Secure a private session with a Propel senior leader to talk strategy. Here’s your shot to get a tailored plan for your business goals, aligned with your specific needs.

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8:30 am
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11:00 am

Life Beyond Agile PLM: Experts Walk Through the Transition to the Cloud

Oracle Agile PLM leaders and solution experts share options and tradeoffs for Agile users looking to extend their existing solution or transition to a next-gen cloud PLM.

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10:30 am
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11:00 am

Lunch

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12:00 pm
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1:00 pm

Propel User Group (PUG)

CUSTOMERS ONLY - please ask your Customer Success Manager if you would like to attend.

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1:00 pm
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3:00 pm

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