Abstract: 
Researchers are evaluated by outcomes of their activities – scientific publications and developed technologies. Researchers with highest outcome values have the highest chance to attract funding, to obtain positions of a professorship in top universities and to obtain recognition, including various prizes of the scientific community. Research projects are channels for how public and private funding is available to researchers and how research activities are financed. Research projects are typically realized within 2-3 years and during this period novel research results have to be obtained. TRIZ as a tool for solving various technical problems and forecasting the development of technology can support the realization of high-quality research projects. The methodology for TRIZ application in research projects is proposed.

Author: Aigars Atvars

Co-author(s): Isak Bukhman

Job: senior researcher
Organization: University of Latvia
Area of Expertise: laser spectroscopy

About the Author(s)
Aigars Atvars received his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Latvia in 2008 in the field of laser physics and spectroscopy. Since then he has been involved in the realization of research projects in private and public institutions. Since 2015 A. Atvars is a senior researcher of the Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy of the University of Latvia. Current research covers the topic of whispering gallery mode resonators and their application for optical sensing. A. Atvars was introduced to TRIZ in 2007 in a TRIZ seminar provided by Ideation International, Inc. (linked to TRIZ master Boris Zlotin). Since then A. Atvars studied TRIZ individually and participated in workshops held by TRIZ masters - Oleksandr Narbut (Ukraine), Yliy Murashkovski (Latvia) and Isak Bukhman (USA).

Category:
2. Science – Scientific Research Projects, Scientific-Engineering Projects

High-Speed PTZ Camera for Law Enforcement Vehicle Application

Abstract: 
High-Speed PTZ Camera developed in this study is a new camera system for law enforcement and other public-safety vehicle application. The camera has three degrees of freedom: Horizontal, Vertical, and Zoom, also known as Pan–Tilt–Zoom (PTZ). It communicates with the controller by RS-485 with PELCO-D protocol or by ethernet inside the vehicle. The current system has a limitation on vehicle speed under 50 mph. 

In this study, we are working on improving the high-speed (above 65 mph) stability to make it suitable for pursuit environment and maneuvers. The improving will mainly focus on the Horizontal and Vertical axis. The goal is to make the camera response to every order the controller send out, within 0.5-second delay. The author is trying to improve control through PELCO-D protocol to achieve the design goals. The more stable system allows the police officers to operate the camera in a much convenience way. Furthermore, with a stable controller, developers can easily add more function to the system with Visual Identity, including real-time patrolling video transmission, automatic speed radar, and automatic tracking suspect vehicle during a pursuit.

Author: Yuhui Wan

Co-author(s):

Job: Master student
Organization: Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University
Area of Expertise: Control Engineering, Robotics

About the Author(s)
President of United Public Safety Solution L.L.C. Graduate from Purdue University school of engineering technology in 2018 and began the master program in the school of mechanical engineering the same year. He won the German explore New Automation Award. Certified for U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Incident Command System and DHS Radio Interoperability

Category:
1. Industry - Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil & Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Military & Defense, Biotechnology, etc.

Abstract: 
The rise of combination products in the medical device and pharmaceutical worlds, largely resulting from the growth in research and use of biologics has led to the ever more common use of pre-filled syringes, auto-injectors, subcutaneous infusion over short or long periods using a pump, and other non-oral dosing routes of administration. Due to the timeline differences in bringing drugs and devices to market (an average of 12 years for a drug; 1-5 years for a device), the device constituent part of a combination product is sometimes developed separately from the drug as a general drug delivery system, and minor changes are made to ensure compatibility with a certain drug asset or risk level. Regulations are catching up, such as Regulation EU 2017/745, Medical Device Regulation, in Europe. Regulatory requirements around medical devices, drugs, biologics, and combination products, vary by country, although some countries (such as European Union member states) accept approval by other countries with few or no additional regulatory requirements. Unique regulatory requirements or submission requirements, particularly when involving a separate regulatory center or body, add a considerable amount of time and money to the approval process. Streamlining the approval process, while maintaining standards for safety, efficacy, and reporting can help bring therapies to patients faster and reduce the cost of bringing new treatments to market. With TRIZ tools, the processes used by different regulatory bodies will be analyzed to identify areas that can be optimized to reduce time and cost to market without compromising efficacy and patient safety.

Author: Morgan Hunt

Co-author(s): n/a

Job: Project Manager
Organization: AbbVie, Inc. 
Area of Expertise: Drug delivery systems

About the Author(s)
Morgan Hunt is an engineering project manager at AbbVie, Inc. She works on drug delivery device systems. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Spanish. Morgan began working for AbbVie in 2015 and has worked on combination products in both Operations and R&D. Morgan part of a combined Master’s in Engineering and Master’s in Business Administration through Purdue University and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Category:
1. Industry - Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil & Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Military & Defence, Biotechnology, etc.

Abstract: 
Thermoacoustic instabilities are a significant challenge to implementing lean combustion in gas turbine engines. Although many theoretical control strategies have been proposed, few have been implemented due to lack of a practical control actuator. Reported in this work is the development of such an actuator, which is based on an electric field applied directly to the flame. The actuator works on the known effects of ionic wind and chemical kinetic enhancement. A laboratory burner has been constructed which exhibits a thermoacoustic instability, contains the electrodes and high-voltage amplifier for electrical forcing, and is outfitted with sensors to measure the resulting current and acoustic pressure. Initial testing indicates the electric field effect is great enough to modulate the acoustic pressure of the flame, or completely disrupt the instability mechanism. System identification has been performed to construct a model suitable for feedback control. Initial measurements and the model are presented here.

Author: Dustin L. Cruise

Co-author(s): Galen. B. King

Job: Student
Organization: Purdue
Area of Expertise: Controls

About the Author(s)
Dustin Cruise is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. He is interested in active control methods for gas turbine combustion, including actuator design, modeling, and feedback control.

Category:
3. Education – Schools, University, training for working specialists

Abstract: 
In the proof of the famous Proposition 1-47, Euclid used several well-known TRIZ inventive principles as well as clearly establishing the Ideal Final Result and introducing an X-element. In this example, it is discussed what systems and their hierarchies, from an inventive point of view, could be in mathematics. What is the interaction? What is a field (in TRIZ terms)? The line of proof wiggling from a system level to a system level is shown.

Author: Igor Polkovnikov

Co-author(s):

Job: President
Organization: Yes San Francisco LLC
Area of Expertise:

About the Author(s)
Igor Polkovnikov has been working as a software engineer, automatic system engineer, and image analysis expert since 1982. Some companies he worked for: Paramount Pictures, Incyte Genomics, A&B Software, Intuitive Surgical, Infosys, KLA, Brooks Automation, and Yes San Francisco. Igor is an inventor of what is now called "Google street view." The first virtual tour was published in 2002. He is the author of three books and several articles. Igor is an accomplished Argentine Tango dancer and has been teaching at his dance school in Palo Alto for 14 years. Igor attended TRIZ seminars in Minsk in 1980-1984. Since 2018 he is an organizer of a bi-weekly "Problem Solving Innovators Club" in Palo Alto, California. Igor's scientific interests are kinesiology applied to dance, the intersection of systems science with TRIZ and mathematics, history, memorization hints for guitarists, automatic diagramming of software systems, asynchronous neural networks for image analysis, the theory of virtual tours.

Category:
2. Science – Scientific Research Projects, Scientific-Engineering Projects

Abstract: 
While the question of whether or not technological evolution can be predicted remains open, the Classical Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) claims that a set of laws governs the evolution of technical systems. Genrich Altshuller and his students identified eight of them. Since then, the TRIZ community continued to work on this topic, and further systems of laws or trends emerged. As it is told, Altshuller discovered his laws by studying patents and the history of technology. However, it can be shown that these laws can be reformulated as follows from the meaning of “technical system” much as the meaning of “bachelor” (an unmarried male person) implies the feature of “not being married.” By fully articulating the meaning of a technical system that tautologically implies Altshuller’s laws, the conditions under which these laws hold water will be made explicit.

Author: Justus Schollmeyer

Organization: Second Negation

About the Author : Justus Schollmeyer — Berlin, Germany, Co-Founder of Second Negation, member of AI (Altshuller Institute) Board of Directors, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Justus Schollmeyer studied philosophy at the Freie Universität Berlin and the Sorbonne Paris IV. He created a branch for TRIZ research at the Leibniz Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, where he is working on the logic of engineering methods for resolving system contradictions (TRIZ) and on its interdisciplinary application. The results directly affect his Ph.D. project on problem analysis at the University of Bremen. The aim of this dissertation is the development of effective methods for uncovering and resolving root conflicts about issues of sustainability. In 2018, he co-founded Second Negation, a company that analyses complex engineering problems and delivers ARIZ-based workshops for developing solutions.

About the Co-author:  Viesturs Tamuzs, AI TRIZ Practitioner, Master of Chemistry, Chairman of the Venture Capital Company Eko investors (Latvia), Chairman of the foundation ASNI (Riga)

Mr. Viesturs Tamuzs is the Managing Partner and Chairman of the Council at Eko Investors AS and First Eko Fund, L.P. Mr. Tamuzs participated in Eko Investors as a Board Member until 2006, then becoming the Chairperson of the Board of the firm. From 1996 to 2000, he headed the Latvia branch of 'Stora Enso Packaging', in the later years also managing Lithuania and Estonia branches as a Director. He held a Director’s position in the company’s Lithuanian and Estonian operations. ... In 2002, Mr. Tamuzs was among the Founders of the Association of Public-Private Partnership and served on its Board until 2006, when he became the Board Chairman. Mr. Tamuzs worked for the Ministry of Industry and Energy in early 1990's, later becoming a commercial entrepreneur on turning to private business. He, with a group of like-minded entrepreneurs, co-founded Risk Capital Association and Venture Capital Association of Latvia in 2003, and had served as a Board Member of the association ever since having been elected the Chairman in 2007. He serves as a Director of Joint Stock Company Eco Baltia. Mr. Tamuzs was named the most successful businessman in Latvia by the business paper 'Dienas Bizness' 1997 survey. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Chemistry Faculty of University of Latvia, where he also pursued academic work as a researcher and faculty member.

Category:

4. TRIZ and Philosophy

Logical Root Cause Analysis (LRCA)

Abstract: 
Logical Root Cause Analysis (LRCA) is the product of the best features selection from state-of-the-art methods for root cause analysis such as Kepner-Tregoe (KT), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Anticipatory Failure Determination (AFD), Current Reality Trees (CRT), and Root Conflict Analysis (RCA+). LRCA is deductive (like FTA, AFD, and RCA+), creative (working with inversion, like AFD), and visualizes the interconnectedness of hypotheses using logical operators (like CRT, RCA+, and FTA). Each hypothesis is represented in the form of complete functional chains (like AFD), based on the resources provided by the defective system and its environment. LRCA's domino principle ensures that hypotheses can be constructed stepwise in a deductive manner, ensuring completeness of analysis and allowing one to rule out false hypotheses before they have been fully articulated. As a result, LRCA efficiently provides a map of the problem, making it possible to tackle it strategically.

Author: Justus Schollmeyer

Co-author(s):

Job: 
Organization: Second Negation
Area of Expertise:

About the Author(s)
Justus Schollmeyer — Berlin, Germany, Co-Founder of Second Negation, member of AI (Altshuller Institute) Board of Directors 
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Justus Schollmeyer studied philosophy at the Freie Universität Berlin and the Sorbonne Paris IV. He created a branch for TRIZ research at the Leibniz Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, where he is working on the logic of engineering methods for resolving system contradictions (TRIZ) and on its interdisciplinary application. The results directly affect his Ph.D. project on problem analysis at the University of Bremen. The aim of this dissertation is the development of effective methods for uncovering and resolving root conflicts about issues of sustainability. In 2018, he co-founded Second Negation, a company that analyses complex engineering problems and delivers ARIZ-based workshops for developing solutions.

Category:
1. Industry - Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil & Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Military & Defence, Biotechnology, etc.

WOULD DOING ART MAKE YOU EVEN MORE COMMUNICATIVE AND CREATIVE?

Abstract: 
Vision dominates our senses because sight employs connections to more parts of our brain than any of the other senses. Therefore, if we want to effectively learn or teach a subject, understand or explain something, or create something new, we should make frequent and effective use of our and others’ vision. 

This paper’s goal is to encourage the student or practitioner reader to explore doing a visual art or, if already an artist, to broaden and deepen his or her understanding of and doing visual art. Why? Because doing art will, as demonstrated in this paper, strengthen his or her vision and, as a result, enhance communication and creativity. 

The paper begins with a summary of drawing’s history, to set the scene for an in-depth discussion of the benefits of doing art, and to introduce the pros and cons of today’s computer-aided drawing. This is followed by encouraging non-artists to experiment with doing art, arguing that essentially anyone can do so. 

The major part of the paper describes and illustrates three benefits of doing art. These benefits are: 1) Seeing more, literally and metaphorically and, therefore, more effectively defining challenges and developing creative solutions. 2) Applying composition rules to become a better communicator. 3) Learning brain basics and applying related whole-brain methods to be even more creative. Each benefit is illustrated with varied examples.

The paper closes with a reminder that, while doing art is likely to have career benefits, it can also be a personal pleasure. 

Author: Stuart G. Walesh

Co-author(s): None

Job: Consultant-Teacher-Author
Organization: S. G. Walesh Consulting
Area of Expertise: My principal professional interest is showing individuals and organizations how basic brain knowledge combined with whole-brain tools can help them work smarter -- more communicative, effective, and creative.

About the Author(s)
Stuart G. Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, and F.NSPE is an independent consultant-teacher- author providing engineering, leadership, management, and education/training services. Before beginning his consultancy, he worked in the academic, government, and business sectors serving as a professor, dean, project engineer and manager, department head, discipline manager, marketer, and litigation consultant. Walesh participated in or managed many projects related to his technical specialty, water resources engineering.

His principal professional activity is studying, writing, speaking, and teaching about how to use recently discovered basic brain knowledge, coupled with whole-brain methods, to help individuals and their organizations work smarter, that is, be more effective, efficient, and creative. 

His most recent books are Introduction to Creativity and Innovation for Engineers (Pearson 2017) and Engineering Your Future: The Professional Practice of Engineering (Wiley 2012). Contact him at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.HelpingYouEngineerYourFuture.com 

Category:
2. Science – Scientific Research Projects, Scientific-Engineering Projects

Enhancements for the 9 Windows Using Virtual Reality and Swimlane Charts

Abstract: 
Nine windows is one of the primary tools of TRIZ. It depicts the condition of a Supersystem / System / Subsystem in the past, present, and future. It can be expanded to as many system levels, and as many points in time, as are necessary to visualize an invention problem fully. Unfortunately, however, it is a static representation.

Virtual reality is a way to see a system from various vantage points. The viewer can zoom in, zoom out, and move roundabout to get a clear understanding of the viewed object. This perspective results in a crisper invention problem definition.

Swimlane charts depict conditions from individual points of view, whether they be the supersystem, system, or subsystem or they are the different stakeholders in an invention project. They are a more holistic depiction. They also resolve deficiencies in viewing problems from a time perspective. 

This paper discusses enhancements for the nine windows with virtual reality and swimlane charts. It should provide TRIZ practitioners with helpful tools when in the definition phase of an invention project.

Author: David Drummonds

Co-author(s): None

Job: Senior Engineer
Organization: TVA
Area of Expertise: Process Engineering

About the Author(s)
David Drummonds is an engineer at a US power plant and has approximately 35 years of experience in the power industry. He holds both a BA and MS in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Engineering Management. He is a registered professional engineer and holds project management, risk management, six sigma, lean, and TRIZ certifications. His interests include process improvement and simulation.

Category:
3. Education – Schools, University, training for working specialists

Abstract:

Finding and solving conflicts in product design is the basic idea of using TRIZ theory to solve innovation problems. Currently, in the process of solving innovation problems based on TRIZ, solving a pair of conflicts often dominates the solution direction. However, in the process of innovative design of complex products, the complexity of design problems is gradually increasing, and the number of conflicts is also dynamically increasing. Therefore, complex product innovation problems often have multiple pairs of mutual restriction and overlapping conflicts, and these conflicts will even change dynamically with the progress of the problem solving process, which is more difficult to solve. Traditional TRIZ conflict resolution tools have limitations in solving such multi-conflict problems.
Problems in complex products are mined through functional model analysis and root cause analysis, and key problems are identified and normalized by the matter-element model method. By analyzing the influence parameters of the key problems and the relations among them, the key problems are transformed into the forms of conflicts, and then the relations among the conflict parameters are explored, to build a multi-conflict network. The correlation between multiple conflicts is analyzed, and the weight of each conflict is determined. The major key conflicts are taken as the main object of the solution. Then, the TRIZ theory is applied to solve the key conflicts, which greatly reduces the difficulty of solving multiple conflicts.
This paper proposes multi-conflict mining and solving process model for complex product innovation, which includes the problem mining method for complex products, the standardized description of problems and the discrimination method of key problems, the transformation of conflict and the construction of multi-conflict networks, the determination of key conflicts and their solving methods. Finally, it takes the construction machinery bridge erector as an example of theoretical verification and application.

Author: Zhang Jianhui

Position: Professor
Organization: National Technological Innovation Methods and Tools Engineering Research Center, Hebei University of Technology, Tianjin, China
Area of Expertise: Mechanical engineering

About the Author
Zhang Jianhui, professor in the school of mechanical engineering, Hebei University of technology (2017-), doctor of engineering(2010-). The director of the department of mechanical engineering (2012-), a key member of national technological innovation methods and tools engineering research center, and vice president of Hebei Institute of Engineering Technology Innovation(2013-), Jiangsu province double innovation talent(2014-).

Basic information: Prof. Zhang is engaged in theoretical research and scientific research practice in the technological innovation process and method, mechanical design and manufacturing technology in Hebei University of technology for many years. Presided over 1 national special innovation method work, 3 provincial and ministerial level projects, participated in the completion of a number of national, provincial scientific research projects, and has rich practical experience in the design and manufacture of electromechanical products.

Scientific research achievements: He participated in the preparation and publication of several books on innovative methods, and published more than 40 papers; Authorized 12 invention patents.

Social services: Prof. Zhang has been invited to give lectures on technical innovation methods, advanced training and patent strategies to governments, universities, research institutes and enterprises at all levels. Organized the promotion and application of technological innovation methods in large enterprises such as CSIC Group, Qinhuangdao Tianye Tonglian Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. and Fengfan Co., Ltd.

Category:
2. Science – Scientific Research Projects, Scientific-Engineering Projects

This is your personal Invitation to attend TRIZCON2019

Our 21st annual International TRIZCON2019 is sponsored by the Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies and will take place on 20th- 22nd May  at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, IN (https://www.purdue.edu),  Purdue University, 610 Purdue Mall,

West Lafayette, IN 47907).

Our theme for this TRIZCON event is “TRIZ in Science, Education, Creativity and Industry

TRIZCON2019 will be 20-22 May 2019

Keynote Speakers - The table is set.

Dr. Boris Farber, Professor, PHD, D.Sc.; Academician; Vice President of European Academy of Natural Sciences; Chairman of USA division of European Academy of Sciences; CEO of corporations: Noigel, LLC.; TRIZ Biopharma International, LLC.; TRIZ Universal Consulting, Inc.; QuaziVita International Corp; Farber’s Center for Academic Success, Inc.,etc. Professor and Scientist of the Years 2010-2018 (USA). ). http://trizbiopharma.com/  ;   http://nanoigel.com/

Dr. Farber has authored more than 1000 inventions, books, publications and presentations all over the World. His pioneer inventions are based on TRIZ, including self-adjusted and self-organized dynamical systems in many areas of Bioengineering and Biotechnologies, including first dynamic drugs in the World with variable structure and synergy.

Dr. Pavel (Pesakh) Amnuel , TRIZ Master, physicist (Experimental Physics, Nuclear Physics and Cosmology), science fiction writer and one of the closest followers of Dr. Genrich Altshuller. In 1970-80 P. Amnuel investigated theoretical problems connecting with process of accretion of interstellar gas by relativistic stars (single and members of binary systems), evolution of planetary nebulae, etc. Now he is the author of more than 30 books in the science fiction and detective genres published in Russia and Israel. 

In 1998, P. Amnuel has received the Diploma "Master of TRIZ", number 1.

Dr. Val Tsourikov, Predizo LLC, Chief AI (Artificial Intelligence) Architect, and TRIZ Master.  

Creative AI software: Exponential increase of intellectual power of Artificial Intelligence opens a unique opportunity – to build Creative AI system which uses newly published technical and scientific knowledge to generate novel ideas and inventions in continuous mode. We call our software True Machina™. This software is capable of finding ideas for new inventions.

Dr. Ilya Kleyn Chief Medical Officer of Noigel. Dr. Kleyn has served as Principal Investigator on many important studies for companies including Boeringer-Ingelheim, Pfizer, and Bio-delivery Sciences. Dr. Kleyn has been a physician since 1996, serving at some of New York’s premier hospitals including Mount Sinai and New York Presbyterian. Area of Expertise: Bio_Sciences, Medicine

Dennis Lazarev earned his B.A. in biology from the Johns Hopkins University, graduating with departmental honors, and went on to earn his Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University. He conducted research as a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University, where he investigated complex problems in molecular genetics. His work focused on RNA processing, especially RNA alternative splicing, and its integration with other processes are part of gene expression. Dennis received his J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. Area of Expertise: Biology, Molecular Biophysics, Molecular Genetics, Patent Law

Kartik Ariyur(Ph.D., Mechanical Eng., 2002) has solved problems of increasing available energy, reducing inefficiency, overhead, and risk in both engineering and social systems. His research straddles most engineering disciplines, as seen from his publications (with 2807 Google citations /1394 Researchgate citations) and patents in the industry (17 issued and several more pending). He is on the Editorial boards of several reputed journals including IEEE Control Systems Letters.   

Gerald W. Askew, PE, Patent and Trademark Attorney – He holds 5 patents, is a member of the American Bar Association, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, BSME from Kettering University, MBA at Indiana Wesleyan University graduated from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He works as a project engineer at Spartan Motors Corp., and a design engineer at Navistar, Inc. He later became a patent engineer and patent agent at Navistar.

These three days will be packed with Keynote Speakers from around the world, TRIZ case studies, Topical discussions and opportunities for creating new friends and colleagues. 

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During the Conference there will be FREE TRIZ Tutorials, multitude of international speakers, panel discussions and case studies.

 TRIZ Certification

Two separate TRIZ workshops will be held before TRIZCON2019

The 1st Workshop offered will be an Advanced TRIZ Workshop for people who have an AI Associate Certification and wish to prepare for an AI Practitioner certification. The Workshop will be held on 13-17 May at Purdue.

The instructor will be Isak Bukhman, TRIZ Master and President of AI. All attendees will receive electronic copies of all presentations prepared for this workshop and Isak’s book “Technology for Innovation” as his gift.

The 2nd Workshop will be a 3-Day TRIZ Introductory Workshop with an Associate Certification exam on 15-17 May at Purdue. 

The instructor will be Victor Fey, TRIZ Master, and AI Certification Director. The Associate Workshop is for those individuals looking to learn the basics of TRIZ and develop a working knowledge of how to use TRIZ in the world. This workshop includes training, handouts, AI certification exam and a one-year membership in AI.

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in research concerning innovation and change as well as TRIZ practitioners and consultants involved in management innovation and change are invited to submit papers relevant to the conference theme, or just register for the conference to gain access to leading research and practices in this vital area. We also invite academics interested in sharing industry experience.

 TRIZCON2019 event Information

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Preliminary Agenda for this event will be posted shortly!!!!

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Hotel Information:

There are numerous hotels in and around the Purdue University campus. For information  about the on campus "The Union Club," and to make reservations, visit HOTEL. This facility is located near the conference and Workshop areas and has a parking ramp accross the street for your convenience. 

Above is a picture of the lobby and to the top right we have the hotel exterior. On the right we have PMUC. the Union  Hotel; PMC, the Purdue Memorial Union with food court on the lower level; STEW, the Stewart Bldg, where many of the TRIZCOB events will be held. AI has a block of 20 rooms from 19-21 May. When making reservations, let the attendend know you are with the TRIZCON2019 group, otherwise they will tell you "No Vacancies." Our block of rooms will be released on 19 April. Make your reservations now if you want to stay at the PMCU. Rates are $131per night plus tax. Free parking in the garage accross the street.

Other hotel options

To checkout the other numerous hotels in the West Lafayette area, go to Kayak, Hotels.com, TripAdvisor or Priceline. Also Airbnb.com is another opportunity to stay near the campus.

Local Area map:  Below is a map of the local area from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN.

Tranportation to Purdue:

Driving Directions to the Purdue Memorial Union, Union Club Hotel, and Grant Street Parking Garage

The Purdue Memorial Union is located across the street from the Grant Street Parking Garage.

From the Chicago Area

Take I-65 South to Exit 178 (State Road 43). Turn right and proceed five miles on State Road 43 South at State Street, turn right. Go up the hill and at Grant Street, turn right. Proceed half a block. The Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right.

From the Indianapolis Area

Take I-65 North to Exit 178 (State Road 43).Turn left and proceed five miles on State Road 43 South and at State Street, turn right. Go up the hill and at Grant Street, turn right. Proceed half a block. The Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right.

 Travel:

By Plane (and Shuttle Service) Go to https://www.purdue.edu/visit/getting-here/index.php
Purdue is accessible from the Indianapolis and Chicago O'Hare international airports. The Purdue University Airport is less than one mile from campus and is available for private planes, but it does not currently serve commercial airlines.

Indianapolis International Airport

Indianapolis International Airport (code: IND) is serviced by most major airlines and their partner airlines. Ground transportation to Purdue from the Indianapolis International Airport includes:

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (code: ORD) is located approximately 140 miles north of Lafayette-West Lafayette and is approximately a three-hour drive from the airport to Purdue. Ground transportation direct from the airport to campus is available through the shuttle services listed below.

SHUTTLE SERVICES -- ** recommend

• Express Air Coach
• Lafayette Limo
• Reindeer Shuttle **

By Train

Amtrak Train service to Lafayette is available from Indianapolis, Chicago and several other cities. The most likely connection is via Chicago, and is described below. For directions from other departure points, consult Amtrak's

By Bus

Greyhound Bus services the Lafayette-West Lafayette area from the Chicago, Gary, Hammond and Indianapolis hubs. Schedules and fares vary, so consult the Greyhound website or call 800-231-2222.

Hoosier Ride provides direct daily service to and from major metropolitan locations with connecting service throughout North America. Visit the Hoosier Ride website to learn more.