TRIZ Methodology Forum 2025: "TRIZ for Services"
Executive Summary Report
Event Overview
TRIZ Methodology Forum 2025 successfully convened leading TRIZ experts from around the world to explore the application of TRIZ methodologies to service innovation and development. This focused forum demonstrated the growing relevance of systematic innovation approaches in the service sector.
Event Details
Theme TRIZ for Services
Dates September 4-5, 2025
Format Online
Global Participation 34 experts from 15 countries
Leadership Co-chaired by Dr. Simon Litvin and Victor Fey (both TRIZ Masters)
Program
The forum featured seven comprehensive presentations by leading TRIZ practitioners, each allocated one hour for in-depth exploration:
- Litvin (USA), "Service as a Process: TRIZ Tools Applicability"
- Phadnis (India), "Applying OTSM-TRIZ Tools to Services"
- Fomenko (Russia), "Forecasting the Development of the Commercial Freight Transportation Industry"
- Zusman, B. Zlotin (USA), "TRIZ for Services Prospects in the AI Era"
- Souchkov (Netherlands), "Inventing New Services through Transition to Super-system"
- Abramov (Russia), "Online Services as Products: TRIZ Approach"
- Fey (USA), "From Thing to Flow: Viewing a Product Use as a Micro Service"
Session Format
Each presentation followed a structured format designed to maximize learning and engagement:
- 40 minutes: Formal presentation
- 20 minutes: Interactive Q&A and expert discussion
- Continuous: Real-time discussion via event chat platform
TMF Distinctive Characteristics
The TRIZ Methodology Forum differentiates itself from other TRIZ conferences through several key features:
Methodological Focus
Unlike broader TRIZ conferences (MATRIZ, ETRIA, Altshuller Institute, TRIZ Developers Summit), TMF maintains exclusive dedication to advancing core TRIZ methodology rather than general applications.
Thematic Concentration
Each TMF edition concentrates on a single, strategically important TRIZ topic, enabling deeper exploration and more meaningful insights than multi-track conferences.
Curated Participation
- Selective Attendance: Limited to 30-40 participants to ensure quality interactions
- Expert Invitation System: Direct invitations extended to leading TRIZ specialists in the forum's focus area
- MATRIZ Official Access and MO Board Integration: 30% discount on participation fee for paid MO members and MO Board members
Extended Presentation Format
The one-hour allocation per presentation (compared to typical 20-30 minute conference slots) allows for:
- Comprehensive topic coverage
- Detailed methodology explanation
- Substantial audience interaction
- Real-time collaborative discussion
Outcomes and Impact
Knowledge Capture
Complete event recording ensures preservation of discussions and insights for future reference and study by MATRIZ Official members.
Community Response
Participant feedback indicated a positive reception, validating the forum's focused approach to TRIZ methodology advancement.
Access and Availability
Recording and Presentations Access: Complete forum recordings and the 7 PowerPoint presentations decks are available exclusively to participants in TMF-2025 through a dedicated link.