Objectives of the 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation – Montreal, Canada
The 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation, organized by Global Conference Alliance Inc., will take place in Montreal, Canada. This event brings together people who design, build, and improve products of all kinds. It offers a friendly space where real ideas are shared, and everyone is welcome to learn and grow.
You’ll hear from students, professionals, and creators who work on real products every day at this global conference in Canada. They will talk about tools, design ideas, teamwork, and simple steps that make product building easier and more enjoyable. Sessions will focus on solving problems, testing ideas, and improving products in clear and practical ways.
Whether you work at a company, are part of a team, or create things on your own, this event helps you explore new skills and useful tips. You’ll meet people from many countries, share what you know, and take home new ideas you can use right away in your projects or workplace.
Who Should Attend the 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation?
This conference is open to anyone who enjoys making or improving products. You do not need to be an expert just curious and ready to learn. It is a great space for people who want to hear new ideas, connect with others, and understand how products come to life in simple and real ways.
Attendees often include:
Product managers
UX and product designers
Engineers and developers
Business owners and entrepreneurs
Startup teams and founders
Teachers, professors, and students
R&D teams and innovation leads
Creative thinkers and consultants
Researchers, content creators, and problem solvers
No matter your background or skill level, you will find friendly people, new ideas, and helpful lessons that make learning fun and meaningful.
Why You Should Attend the 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation?
The 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation is built around simple, real-world learning. Speakers will share practical ideas, stories, and tools that they use while working on real products. You will learn things that are easy to understand and useful for your own projects.
This event is not just about listening. Through this international conference in Canada with invitation letters, you can join open discussions, ask questions, and even share your own work if you want to. The sessions are friendly, clear, and made for people at all levels. You will never feel lost or left out.
The best part is the people you meet. You’ll connect with creators, thinkers, and builders from around the world who enjoy solving problems and improving ideas. By the end of the conference, you’ll return home with new skills, helpful notes, fresh motivation, and new friends who share your excitement for product development.
Conference Details:
Conference Date:
August 8, 2026
Conference Name:
35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation (GCPDI)
Benefits of Attending the 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation—Montreal, Canada
This upcoming conference offers more than just talks and presentations. It gives you real value, new ideas, and strong connections. Here’s what you can expect:
Opportunity for Publication: Selected papers may be published in online proceedings to share your ideas with a wider international audience.
Access to Abstracts: Accepted abstracts will be added to the official website so others can read, learn from, and appreciate your work.
Conference Kit: Every attendee receives a notebook, pen, schedule, and helpful items to support an enjoyable conference experience.
Global Networking: Meet product makers, designers, researchers, and learners from more than one hundred countries at this friendly event.
Diverse Global Perspectives: Hear real stories and helpful tips from speakers and participants across North America, Asia, Europe, and beyond.
Expert Sessions: Join talks focused on design, development, teamwork, testing, and solving product challenges with simple approaches.
Recognition and Awards: Certificates and awards will be given to presenters who share strong ideas, creative work, and helpful insights.
Professional Photography: Enjoy a photo session that captures memorable moments with speakers, attendees, and new friends.
Registration Fees:
Early Bird Author Registration – US$500 For authors keen on availing a $100 discount on the regular registration fee, early bird registration is recommended.
Regular Author Registration – US$600 If early bird deadline has been missed, authors can option for the regular registration process
Listener Registration – US$500 Individuals interested in attending the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as listeners.
Speaker Registration – US$700 Individuals interested in speak at the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as speakers.
Select Tickets Type:
Domestic Listener (New Year Early Bird)
US$300 US$500
Including all taxes
Full access to sessions, workshops & networking
Entry to special sessions and panel discussions
Breakout session and networking activities
Participation in live Q and A segments
No invitation letters for discounted tickets
Best Paper Award opportunities with a certificate
Receive an official Certificate of Attendance
USA/Canada residents or existing visa holders only
Speaker
US$700
Including all taxes
Exclusive Invitation to speak at the conference
Invitation letter for the visa process support
Full access to conference materials
Speaking slot based on the selection
Certificate for attendance and contribution
Recognition as an invited speaker at the conference
Access to sessions, panels, and speaker networking
Invitation letter copies sent to embassies globally
Author (Early Bird)
US$500 US$600
Including all taxes
Personalized Conference Invitation Letter.
Invitation letter for Visa process support.
Full access to conference materials.
Publication opportunities in reputed journals.
Best Paper Award opportunities with a certificate.
Full access to sessions, workshops & networking.
Receive an official Certificate of Attendance.
Invitation letter copies sent to embassies globally.
Author (Regular)
US$600
Including all taxes
Personalized Conference Invitation Letter.
Invitation letter for Visa process support.
Full access to conference materials.
Publication opportunities in reputed journals.
Best Paper Award opportunities with a certificate.
Full access to sessions, workshops & networking.
Receive an official Certificate of Attendance.
Invitation letter copies sent to embassies globally.
Listener
US$500
Including all taxes
Personalized Conference Invitation Letter.
Invitation letter for Visa process support.
Full access to conference materials.
Publication opportunities in reputed journals.
Best Paper Award opportunities with a certificate.
Full access to sessions, workshops & networking.
Receive an official Certificate of Attendance.
Invitation letter copies sent to embassies globally.
Guaranteed Safe Checkout:
Terms & Conditions:
Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation during the conference.
After completing the registration and verifying your successful payment , an regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
In the event that a conference is not held due to circumstances beyond one’s control, participants will have the opportunity to attend any future event organized by Global Conference Alliance anywhere in the world for FREE.
Disclaimer:
Please note that all our conferences are multidisciplinary. In addition to the main topic, other topics may also be discussed during the scheduled sessions.
It is mandatory to confirm your attendance prior to the conference to guarantee your seat and catering arrangements.
Registered participants may either attend the entire event or choose to attend only their specific sessions.
Registration Includes:
Technical Sessions
Meals and Coffee Breaks on Conference Day
Conference bag and accessories
A certificate of presentation (for the Authors)
A certificate of Participation (for the Listeners)
Publication in the online conference proceeding (for the authors)
Reception of the registered participants at the conference venue
Best Paper Award:
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner of the Best Paper Award will be rewarded with:
A signed and stamped official award certificate
The announcement of her/his achievement on the conference website
Call for Papers: 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation – Montreal, Canada
The 35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation in Montreal, Canada, is seeking your papers and abstracts. The event welcomes anyone who has worked on creating, improving, or studying products—big or small, simple or complex.
If you have designed something new, improved a system, or discovered a helpful idea that others can learn from, you are invited to submit your work. You can send a short abstract or a full paper. All submissions will be reviewed through a fair double-blind process to ensure quality and honesty.
Whether you are a student, teacher, business leader, researcher, or creative thinker, this conference gives you a chance to share your ideas with friendly people from around the world. Come be part of a warm and supportive space where learning, sharing, and product development come together.
Suggested Topics for Submission Include:
Design Thinking in Product Innovation
Human-Centered Product Design
Agile Development and Innovation Cycles
Prototyping and MVP Strategies
Innovation Culture in Organizations
Data-Driven Product Development
Sustainable Design and Innovation
Disruptive Innovation and Market Shifts
Product Innovation in Healthcare and MedTech
Remote Teams and Product Collaboration
Scalable Innovation for Startups
Intellectual Property in New Product Development
Open Source Innovation Models
Internet of Things (IoT) in Product Design
Smart Products and Connectivity
Innovation Risk Management
Global Trends in R&D
AI and Machine Learning in Product Innovation
Cross-Industry Innovation Collaboration
Innovation Ethics and User Privacy
Submission Details
Full papers and abstracts are invited to submit
All submissions must be original work, not previously published elsewhere, and not currently submitted to any other conference or journal.
GCA uses double-blind peer review for all our conferences.
APA style must be followed throughout the manuscript.
Full papers must be between 4 and 10 pages long (including abstract, figures, tables, and references).
Required Font: Times New Roman with size 10.
Please submit your paper to the Submission Form below.
Once a paper is accepted, please complete the author registration at Registration.
If you are interested to participate as Listener, please complete the Listener Registration at Registration.
Author papers can take up to 14 business days to be reviewed by our team.
Peer Review Details
To know more about our peer review details, visit here
Submission Form:
Note: If you are interested in participating as an author, you must submit your paper through the Author Paper Submission Form before completing the payment and registration.
35th Global Conference on Product Development and Innovation (GCPDI) – August 7-9, 2026 – Montreal, Canada
Friday, August 07, 2026, Day 1: Delegate Arrival
Saturday, August 8, 2026, Day 2: Conference Day (1 PM to 5 PM)
[Registration will start from 1 PM, Gate Closes at 1:30 PM]
Activity List, Saturday, August 8, 2026 (Conference Day)
Time
Registration and Lunch
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Opening Remarks by Conference Chair
1:30 PM – 1:35 PM
Keynote Session
Keynote Speech 1: Product Development and Innovation Keynote Speech by Sakib Abdullah
1:35 PM – 1:55 PM
Keynote Speech 2: Product Development and Innovation Keynote Speech by Dr. Sanjana Monga
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM
Keynote Speech 3: Product Development and Innovation Keynote Speech by Dr. Afzalur Rahman
2:15 PM – 2:35 PM
Break
2:35 PM – 2:40 PM
Corporate Track
Workshop (Business/Management/Leadership)
2:40 PM – 3:25 PM
Break
3:25 PM – 3:30 PM
Academic Track
Technical Session 1
Author Presentation
3:30 PM – 3:50 PM
Photo Session and Certificate Giving Ceremony
3:50 PM – 4:10 PM
Closing Remarks
4:10 PM – 4:30 PM
Testimonials
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 09, 2026, Day 3: Optional City Tour (City tour is optional and subject to availability. Participants wishing to join must confirm in advance, as an additional fee applies. To book, please send your request to [email protected])
Disclaimer:
Please note that all our conferences are multidisciplinary. The actual length of the keynote speech and author presentation might vary depending on the conference topics and number of authors presenting.
The main conference event will take place on Day 2. There will be no conference activities on Day 1 or Day 3.
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La Citadelle 3rd Floor, 410 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1B3, Canada
CONTACT US: Global Conference Alliance Inc.
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E-mail: [email protected]
Sakib Abdullah
Senior Product Lead at Telus Digital | Certified Scrum Master | Gen AI Enthusiast
Scrum Master Certification (CSMⓇ) | Scrum Alliance, Toronto, ON | September 2019 / renewed Sep 2021 Google Contact Center as a Service & Contact Center AI (CCAS & CCAI) | Google Cloud, Virtual | June 2025 Google Project Management | Coursera, Virtual | January 2022 Design Thinking | General Assembly, Vancouver, BC | September 2021 Product Leadership | General Assembly, Vancouver, BC | August 2021 Service Design | Pebble Road Pte Ltd, Singapore | December 2014 Project Management Foundation | Grameenphone Ltd., Dhaka, BD | June 2013
Sakib Abdullah is a Senior Product Lead at Telus Digital, where he helps develop and deliver digital products that work for real people. With over ten years of experience in product development, Sakib has spent his career turning complex ideas into clear solutions.
Before joining Telus, Sakib held product roles at Lululemon and Telenor, working across markets in North America, Scandinavia, and Asia. These experiences gave him a wide lens on what makes products succeed across different cultures, teams, and customer expectations.
Sakib’s background combines structure with creativity. He’s a Certified Scrum Master and has completed training in Google Project Management, Design Thinking, Service Design, and Product Leadership. His learning journey has taken him through respected programs by Scrum Alliance, General Assembly, Pebble Road, and Google Cloud, where he recently explored Contact Center AI and emerging trends in Generative AI.
Dr. Sanjana Monga
Sessional Faculty Niagara College – Toronto
Biography:
Ph.D., Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, India
M.Phil., Department of Commerce, CDLU, Sirsa, India
M.Com, Department of Commerce, Kurukshetra University, India
PGDBA (Finance), Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning, Pune, India
Certificate in Business Communication for Microsoft Experts, Sheridan College, Canada
Work Experiences:
Sanjana Monga brings a wealth of experience to the realm of business & management courses with over 15 years of proven expertise. Holding a Doctorate in Accounting from Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi, India,, she has made significant contributions in both academia and financial management.
Having held prominent roles in top-rated colleges and universities like York University, University of Guelph Humber, Niagara College Toronto and Hanson College Canada, Sanjana’s influence spans the academic and professional spheres. Her adept understanding of financial principles and strategic management has enriched the educational experiences of countless students.
Sanjana’s research-driven approach has led to insights in intricate financial dynamics, fostering a bridge between theory and practice. Beyond her academic prowess, she actively engages in the financial community, recognized for her ability to simplify complex concepts.
Committed to promoting financial literacy, Sanjana envisions an empowered financial landscape where knowledge drives sound decision-making. Her remarkable journey underscores the transformative power of education.
Dr. Sanjana Monga’s extensive experience, academic dedication, and commitment to financial empowerment mark her as an invaluable asset, inspiring excellence within educational institutions and beyond.
Dr. Afzalur Rahman
Doctor of Business Administration – DBA in International Business (USA) Certified International Trade Professional – CITP (Canada) Former Professor of Business Management – Douglas College (Canada)
Dr. Afzalur Rahman is the CEO of Global Conference Alliance, where he leads a team of professionals dedicated to delivering premier academic training, conference hosting, and event planning services to scholars and researchers worldwide. With more than 15 years of experience in higher education and international business, he is deeply committed to fostering knowledge exchange, cross-border collaboration, and innovation across disciplines.
In addition to his role at Global Conference Alliance, Dr. Rahman is the CEO and President of the Canada-Africa International Business Chamber of Commerce, an organization focused on strengthening economic ties, trade partnerships, and investment opportunities between Canada and African nations.
He is also the founder and CEO of Universal Training Corporation, a multidimensional training institute based in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Rahman holds a Doctor of Business Administration in International Business, an MBA in Finance, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration and Management. He is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), underscoring his extensive credentials and expertise.
Dr. Rahman has a rich background in academia, having taught at multiple universities in Canada, the United States, China, and Bangladesh. His teaching experience includes positions at Douglas College, the University of British Columbia, and several other institutions. He has also published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, with research interests that include international marketing, human resource management, business strategy, and global entrepreneurship.
Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Sponsorships):
Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation during the conference.
After completing the registration and verifying your successful payment , an regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
In the event that a conference is not held due to circumstances beyond one’s control, participants will have the opportunity to attend any future event organized by Global Conference Alliance anywhere in the world for FREE.
Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (New Year Early Bird) ticket category.
Terms & Conditions (Notarized Invitation Letter):
Voluntary Service: The provision of a Notarized Invitation Letter is an additional, voluntary service not directly linked to the main Conference event. Its availability depends on the demands of international delegates requiring supporting documents for their visa applications.
No Guarantee of Visa Approval: While this letter carries weight in many jurisdictions, it’s crucial to understand that its possession doesn’t guarantee visa approval. The respective consulate or embassy, following their own regulations and discretion, determines visa approval.
Non-refundable Service: The US$100 fee for the Notarized Invitation Letter is fixed and non-refundable. No reversals or refunds will be issued, irrespective of whether the visa is approved or denied.
Acceptance of Terms: You acknowledge and agree to these terms by requesting a Notarized Invitation Letter. You also understand that this service is a supplementary aid to your visa application process and is not directly associated with the main Conference event.
Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms at any point without notice. Regularly review these terms for updates. Continued use of this service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the changes.
Upon verification of payment confirmation and completing the registration form on our website, a Notarized Conference Invitation Letter will be sent within 5 business days.
Disclaimer:
Please note that all our conferences are multidisciplinary. In addition to the main topic, other topics may also be discussed during the scheduled sessions.
It is mandatory to confirm your attendance prior to the conference to guarantee your seat and catering arrangements.
Registered participants may either attend the entire event or choose to attend only their specific sessions.
August 7-9, 2026
Montreal, Canada
