2011 Events
Las Vegas Convention Centre, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
6-9 January 2011
www.cesweb.org
With more than four decades of success, the International Consumer Electronics Show reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables consumer electronics innovations to grow and thrive.
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
19-21 January 2011
www.lightingjapan.jp/lighting/en/
The third LED/OLED Lighting Technology Expo brings together equipment, component and material producers for the design and manufacture of LED and OLED lighting devices.
Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, US
7-10 February 2011
www.flextech.org
The FlexTech Alliance, focused on developing the electronic display and the flexible, printed electronics industry supply chain, will be hosting its 10th annual Flexible Electronics and Displays Conference. As part of the special 10th anniversary celebration, the conference will highlight the progress of commercialisation of flexible electronics and displays over the last 10 years, and where the industry is headed in the next 10 years.
Intellect Conference Suite, 10-12 Russell Square, London, UK
10 February 2011
www.intellectuk.org/plasticelectronics
To assist your evaluation of the future direction of the plastic electronics market, Intellect - in association with the UK Department for Business, Innovations and Skills and the Electronics, Sensors and Photonics Knowledge Transfer Network - presents a conference that aims to provide companies (often technology start-ups) with intelligence on how to market their prototypes, and raise funds with banks and private equities.
Radisson Blu Ray Hotel, Brussels, Belgium
23-24 February 2011
www.photonics21.org
Representing more than 1.500 members from industry, research and politics the Photonics21 Annual Meeting has become the major event to the European photonics community.
Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Düsseldorf, Germany
10-11 March 2011
www.advancedfunctionalprinting.org and www.membrane-switch.org
This joint two-day conference brings together suppliers and manufacturers, for printing and printed electronics. Advanced Functional Printing includes presentations from industry experts covering best practices and invaluable insight into the latest technologies available. At the same time, Membrane Switch Symposium 2011 provides printers and manufacturers in this important industry niche with the latest advanced technologies for membrane switch and industrial graphics manufacture.
Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, UK
22-24 March 2011
www.image-sensors.com
Image Sensors Europe (ISE) is Europe's only conference focusing on the entire image sensors supply chain. ISE is where the leaders of the image sensors world convene to meet new customers, suppliers and partners each year.
Hotel Russell, London, UK
4-6 April 2011
www.smartfabricsconference.com
The 7th annual Smart Fabrics event will cover topics such as the current status of innovative smart fabric technologies in the marketplace, as well as recent application breakthroughs and adoption.
Orange County Convention Centre, Orlando, Florida, US
12-14 April 2011
www.rfidjournalevents.com/live/
Learn how to profit from putting RFID to work. This is the only RFID event where you will hear more than 50 end-user case studies from industry leaders; experience eight conference tracks, seven pre-conference seminars and two co-located events; and meet more than 175 solutions providers, as well as the 2011 RFID Journal Award winners.
+Plastic Electronics magazine VIP discount: Save 15% off registration for Live! 2011 - use promotional code LJTP.
Ghent, Belgium
18-21 April 2011
www.smarttextilessalon.com
Organised by Systex, a coordinated action for smart textiles within the European 7th Framework Programme, the Smart Textiles Salon and Intelligent Textiles Workshop provides a look at the latest innovations in wearable electronics and smart fabrics.
The Intelligent Textiles Workshop includes theoretical and practical elements of smart textiles development, while the Smart Textiles Salon will promote prototypes in wearable electronic technology by students across Europe.
Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento, California, US
25-26 April 2011
www.int-displays.com
Interactive Displays 2011 will offer an in-depth look at the present - and future - of interactive display technology.
Join industry leaders for two days of presentations, as well as cutting-edge product demonstrations in the exhibit hall, at IntertechPira's third annual Interactive Displays conference.
Interactive Displays 2011 is the must-attend event of the year for those working in interactive display technology and has drawn past attendees from leading companies such as 3M Touch Systems, Apple Computer, CNET, Epson, Hewlett Packard, LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics and Tyco Electronics.
Royal Garden Hotel, London, UK
9-11 May 2011
www.terrapinn.com/2011/world-e-reading-congress
The World E-Reading Congress is the first conference of its kind dedicated to the hottest topic in the publishing industry: e-reading. Offering an unrivalled CEO speaker line-up you can learn from the world-leading innovators in digital media, network with C-Level peers and maximise your profit-making potential.
Hotel Russell, London, UK
7-9 June 2011
www.nanomaterials-conference.com
After the enormous success of last year's NanoMaterials conference, 2011 brings an ever more global programme, featuring presentations from the likes of Lockheed Martin, Boeing, OECD, Harris & Harris, Lux Research, Kyoto Environmental Nanotechnology Cluster, Fraunhofer Institute and World Gold Council. The agenda will present speakers from Japan, Russia, Panama, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Findland, US, UK and The Netherlands.
NanoMaterials 2011 will also feature a bigger than ever exhibition showcasing leading suppliers of services and products as well as extensive networking opportunities, including a drinks reception after conference day 1. The conference will run during 2 days, on 8-9 June.
Jaguar Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry, UK
8-9 June 2011
euroled.org.uk
Europe's leading event for the LED and solid-state lighting industry, euroLED 2011 is the 8th annual international exhibition, conference and gala dinner, bringing together the leading brands of the LED and solid-state lighting industry.
Expecting to feature over 100 exhibitors, with a new exhibitor showcase area, in-depth conference content, presented by some of the biggest names in the industry, and a facilitated networking area, euroLED 2011 offers an unprecedented opportunity to boost your company profile and catch up with the latest developments in the industry.
For the first time, this year's event features the exhibitor showcase area within the Exhibition, presenting the latest developments in LED's and lighting. There will also be a dedicated light test and measurement area, adding yet another new dimension to this multi-faceted event.
The University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
21-22 June 2011
www.semiconductor2k.com
S2K is one of Europe's leading conferences for the semiconductor, nanotechnology, electronics and MEMS industry offering the ideal opportunity to discuss and learn about first-hand, the future trends, direction and issues in the market. This year's event focuses on the future manufacturing processes that will enable the next generation of electronics, and this year features speakers including Intel, Fraunhofer and IMEC.
Regents Park Mariott Hotel, London, UK
22-23 June 2011
www.oledinsider.com/lighting-design
The second annual OLED Lighting Design Summit, Europe's meeting point for development of OLED lighting, is once again bringing together the most innovative of lighting manufacturers, designers and engineers to develop the applications that will revolutionise the markets for the technology.
Imperial College London, UK
5-6 September 2011
www.sid.org/Chapters/uki/UKIForthcomingMeetings2.aspx
The Society for Information Display's UK chapter meets to discuss organic electronics at the Imperial College London at this two-day event.
20-21 September 2011
Philadelphia, US
www.intertechpira.com/organic-photovoltaics-2011.aspx
Uniting technology developers, investors and users for a candid and comprehensive discussion of the opportunities and challenges affecting the organic photovoltaics industry.
IntertechPira's 5th annual Organic Photovoltaics event will offer critical information for everyone interested in the advancement of organic photovoltaic technologies. Attendees will meet and network with important players, key innovators and decision makers from the technical and business sides of the PV, OPV and organic and printed electronics industries.
San Francisco, California, US
26-28 September 2011
www.intertechpira.com/oleds-2011.aspx
The 13th annual OLEDs World Summit 2011 will feature world-class speakers discussing major issues, challenges, controversies and upcoming trends impacting the OLEDs industry in both the lighting and display sectors. OLEDs World Summit 2011 will focus on business strategies, critical issues and key technologies from across the globe. Attendees will find new opportunities, and discover strategies to move both their companies and the industry forward.
Hotel Argonaut, San Francisco, California, US
29-30 September 2011
www.intertechpira.com/ereaders-2011.aspx
The inaugural eReaders Conference will unite all facets of the industry in one location to discuss the issues and opportunities currently facing the eReaders market. The conference is anticipated to attract more than 100 industry leaders, including: material and technology suppliers, device manufacturers, application/interface developers, content aggregators and distributors, publishers, retailers and more!
Conference and Exhibition, Messe Dresden, Germany
11-13 October 2011
www.pe2011.org
Plastic Electronics 2011 will be organised for the 7th consecutive year and will be co-located with the Semicon Europa Conference and Exhibition.
At this year's event the following core application areas of flexible organic & large area electronics will be at the focus of attention: OLEDs for displays and lighting; flexible photovoltaics, organic sensors and actuators; as well as integrated smart systems. Come and share your vision with over 100 top experts from science and technology in the field.
Hilton, San Jose, California, US
13-14 October 2011
www.intertechpira.com/wireless-power-2011.aspx
Wireless Power Summit 2011 will provide attendees with access to top-level information on the latest technologies and trends in wireless power, as well as unparalleled networking opportunities with industry insiders. There will also be a pre-summit one-day conference, "Energy Harvesting for Wireless Power," which will examine some of the various means of fueling wireless power, including solar, wind and traditional electricity.
Hall 20, NEC, Birmingham, UK
9-10 November 2011
www.plasticelectronicsshow.com
Through a dedicated Suppliers Showcase and parallel Industry Briefings programme, the UK Plastic Electronics Show 2011 provides product development and engineering teams with an invaluable insight into the unique design possibilities and commercial opportunities achievable through the breakthrough technology of organic & printed electronics.
Attendees will make crucial relationships with developing-technology and manufacturing partners, in one of the UK's fastest-growing supply chains. From national centres of excellence to specialist suppliers of materials, technology, processes and services, the event provides an intensive nationwide networking and information exchange environment.
Hosted alongside the Aero Engineering 2011, Composites Engineering 2011 and Energy Engineering 2011 shows (as part of UK Advanced Engineering 2011 group of events).
Washington DC, US
30 November-2 December 2011
www.intertechpira.com/eco-systems-for-solid-state-lighting-2011.aspx
Mark your calendars for Ecosystems for Solid State Lighting 2011- the first annual event for big-picture systems thinkers who can really maximise the opportunities that solid-state lighting technology offers.
This conference will give you a unique understanding of the diverse systems, their components and developing framework to achieve interoperability of devices and systems for solid-state lighting. Think beyond replacing old light bulbs with LEDs.