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The preliminary agenda has been set for the 13th annual OLEDs World Summit – the longest-running conference in the industry. The summit, which is being presented in conjunction with the OLED Association, will take place Sept. 26-28, 2011, at the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, Calif. OLEDs World Summit 2011 will provide the most up-to-date news and industry developments for OLEDs in both the lighting and display sectors. Additionally, the various breaks and receptions will offer invaluable opportunities for networking.

Additionally, the conference will provide a forum for the second annual OLED Association “Person of the Year” award, which will recognize one honoree for their contributions to the industry. The ceremony will be held following the opening remarks on Sept. 26, the first day of the conference.

“We have a very strong lineup of speakers scheduled to present at this year’s event,” said Patricia Kinzer, Head of U.S. Events with IntertechPira. “OLEDs World Summit provides a unique opportunity for those working in both the lighting and display sectors to collectively discuss potential applications for OLEDs, and ways to advance the industry as a whole. We’re very proud at how this event has grown over the years to emerge as one of the leading OLEDs conferences in the world.”

Among the speakers scheduled to present at OLEDs World Summit are Dr. Jennifer Colegrove, Vice President, Emerging Display Technologies, DISPLAYSEARCH; Jeannine Fisher, PE LC, Director OLED Lighting Design and Application, ACUITY BRANDS LIGHTING; Dr. James Lee, Research Fellow, Open Innovation Task, LG DISPLAY; Gary Mandle, Senior Product Manager, SONY ELECTRONICS, INC.; Takao Miyai, General Manager Products Department, PANASONIC IDEMITSU OLED LIGHTING; John Richard, Vice President, DUPONT DISPLAYS; and Gildas Sorin, CEO, NOVALED AG.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are available for the co-located conferences, including during the hosted luncheons, breaks and receptions. Please contact Brian Santos at +1 207 781 9618 or [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. Media partners are also being sought for OLEDs World Summit 2011. Please contact Rebecca Kotsimpulos at + 1 207 781 9616 or [email protected] to participate as a media partner or attend the conference as a member of the press. To register or for more information, please visit www.oledsworldsummit.com.

About IntertechPira
IntertechPira provides events, market research, publications, strategic and technical consulting to niche, emerging and high growth industries. Market coverage includes lighting and displays, alternative energy, home and personal care, industrial biotechnology, performance materials and chemicals. IntertechPira is a division of Pira International.

About the OLED Association
OLED-A provides a forum for the interchange of technical and market information. Our membership includes companies involved in small-molecule OLED technology and polymer technology (PLED or light-emitting polymers). OLED-A serves its membership by fostering the more rapid development of OLED technology and OLED products; serving as a resource on OLED markets and products for media and investors; functioning as a catalyst in the development of standards for OLEDs; and providing a forum to promote and market OLED technology products.