Future Forward

On November 5th, a high-level group of entrepreneurs, CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, researchers, and investors will convene for the ninth edition of the Future Forward Retreat at the Henderson House in Weston, Massachusetts. Directions to the Henderson House. Registration for the Executive Retreat includes eligibility for participation at Breakfast Briefings, a new pre-event workshop series. Each breakfast briefing will include an in-depth discussion with your peers moderated by a topic expert. The programs start with registration and a light continental breakfast at 7:30am and conclude mid-morning. Demystifying Investor Term Sheets July 21, 2009 Boston , MA Takeaways from this breakfast briefing include: What are the purposes of a Term Sheet and how can they be used to mutual advantage What are "must have" provisions and what are the areas that are "taboo," or best left for later negotiations How can the key motivating forces operating on investors and founders be deployed to achieve the best deal How can you maximize the prospects that the Term Sheet will result in a successful funding Moderated by Foley & Lardner LLP Designing with Purpose September 15, 2009 Cambridge , MA Takeaways from this breakfast briefing include: An understanding of the human-centered development process and how it enables breakthrough products and services An introduction to the research methods at the center of the human-centered design process Recommendations for visualizing information that can help you leap from research findings to concept Knowledge of design conceptualization methods and practice in their application Moderated by Microsoft New England Research & Development Center Generating Awareness in a Social Media Driven World October 15, 2009 Cambridge , MA Takeaways from this breakfast briefing include: A comprehensive understanding of the social media landscape and how it has changed the model of business communications An awareness of the tools and techniques available to emerging businesses that are proving most effective in generating awareness and shaping brand perception Recommendations on how to avoid the common mistakes and pitfalls when engaging (or choosing not to engage) via social media Success stories to help illustrate how significant results can be achieved through socially-focused PR programming Moderated by Tier One Partners LLC Request an invitation for the 2009 retreat, or suggest a speaker by e-mailing Scott Kirsner, scott@futureforward.com. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shayne Gilbert at sgilbert@futureforward.com.