Keynote speakers: (from left) Dr. Akao, Dr. Saaty, Mr. Mazur

Dr. Saaty receiving Akao Prize Award

Catherine Chan receiving Akao Scholarship for QFD

Dr. Akao delivering a keynote address

Dr. Saaty delivering a keynote address

Mr. Mazur (left) and Dr. Saaty

Dr. Akao on QFD and Kano Model

Tutorial on AHP, taught by Mr. Richard Zultner, QFD Institute

Tutorial on GTI, taught by Mr. Greg Yezersky, Institute of Professional Innovators

Prof. Shindo, Japan's Yamanashi University, presenting his paper

Prof. Xiong presenting QFD for Chinese telecom service quality

Prof. Georg Herzwurm, Universität Stuttgart in Germany, presenting a paper on QFD Wiki

QFD for diversity and corporate strategy, presented by Ms. Kathy Hines, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida.

Mr. Harold Ross and Dr. Akao

Mr. Kojima receiving an appreciation after presenting a Japanese aerospace case study

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Attendees getting AHP books autographed by the author Dr. Saaty

Attendees networking during the reception

The Saaty family

Attendees from Ecuador and Japan

Attendees enjoying the reception

The youngest attendee we've ever had

Thomas Jefferson, played by famed historic actor Bill Barker, addressing the QFD audience on the importance of education, scientific and technological advancements that will make people's life better

Congratulations to the Class of 2007 QFD Black Belt® Certificate Course!

Black Belt® students working together on a class exercise

QFD attendees enjoyed a colonial tavern dinner at Christiana Campbell's Tavern which is said to be favored by General George Washington

An attendee and her daughter enjoying the tavern dinner

A group of Japanese delegates ready for a big meal

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This Capitol housed both the representatives of the royal government and the Virginia colony's House of Burgesses

Fifes and drums in the historic area of Colonial Williamsburg

Japanese attendees receiving colonial greetings

Dr. Akao gemba-visiting a colonial town

Dr. Shindo in colonial militia fashion

Some attendees ventured to partake in the Virginia militia training

Governor's Palace

Costumed historic interpreters provided insight into the colonial life

Prof. Watanabe from Japan enjoying healthful breakfast al fresco in perfect weather

Horse buggy transporting visitors

A tavern musician playing a serpent, an 18th century music instrument

Some attendees also enjoyed evening programs, one of which was the Capitol Ball

Foyer of the Governor's Palace boasting the mighty power of the king and royal government

A cook demonstrating 18th century cooking in the Governor's Palace kitchen

Another musician entertaining QFD attendees during dinner

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