Display Week 2015 Sets Sights On Silicon Valley To Show Global Technology Hub The Future Of The Display World

CAMPBELL, Calif., March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID) today announced its final program lineup for Display Week 2015, set for May 31-June 5 at the San Jose Convention Center. Display Week 2015 showcases the latest display innovations: from the world's largest TVs down to the coolest displays for mobile devices; the newest flexible, wearable and touch technologies; new breakthroughs in next-generation vehicular displays; and even the latest in imaging and lighting.

"The face of almost every electronic product today is a display, so the future of displays is also the future of most types of electronic devices. There is no better show in the world than Display Week to see in-depth coverage of this future," noted SID President, Amal Ghosh.  "Display Week is the premier showcase event for the $100 billion display industry, and its North American location is ideal for connecting the display supply chain with the integrators and business leaders that drive the worldwide electronics marketplace. Silicon Valley—which is synonymous with technological advancement— is the ideal setting for this year's event," he added.

In years past, Display Week has provided the world's first look at the display innovations that powered such household-name products as the Amazon Kindle, the Apple iPad, the Samsung Galaxy S Smartphone and the Sharp 108-inch AQUOS TV. The most exciting recent display developments have also debuted at Display Week, such as curved OLED TVs, advanced touch screens, haptic feedback devices, electronic paper, quantum dot displays and other disruptive materials and technologies. This year, wearables are sure to be a hit, as health and fitness products with wearable displays are showing up everywhere.

This year's show adds a dedicated focus on vehicle-based displays, fitting nicely with some of the automotive developments emerging from Silicon Valley.  Displays are a key component in enabling cars to communicate to their drivers, to their passengers and even to other vehicles. Display Week will be a great forum for showcasing the latest advancements in automotive display technologies.

For product designers, Display Week is a can't-miss event—nothing beats the experience of seeing first hand the technologies that will power the displays of the future. Display Week allows designers to gain the insights they need to help enrich their product development going forward.

Display Week 2015 also serves as a venue for the business side of displays, with plenty of programming and networking opportunities for company executives, supply chain experts, investors and business development leaders. It's an ideal venue to see and demonstrate prototypes, to meet with customers and business partners, and to conduct new business.

Display Week Overview

Keynotes, Tues., June 2
Display Week 2015 will have three outstanding keynote addresses by worldwide business leaders. Confirmed are Mr. Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel; Mr. Li Dongsheng, Chairman and CEO of TCL Corporation, Ltd.; and Dr. I.B. Kang, CTO of LG Display. Details on these keynotes will be made available shortly on the Display Week website (www.displayweek.org).

Technical Symposium, Tues., June 2 – Fri., June 5
The technical symposium runs throughout the week and consists of more than 70 technical sessions, comprising more than 400 oral and poster presentations. This year's sessions are:

As hinted earlier, some of the exciting special topics this year include wearable displays, vehicle displays and trends, curved and high-resolution displays, lighting, oxide and LTPS TFTs, disruptive display materials and imaging technologies and applications.

Exhibits, Tues., June 2 – Thurs., June 4
Visitors will get the chance to see and hear from some of the most innovative companies in the industry that are exhibiting this year, including 3M, AUO, Asahi, BOE, CSOT, Corning, E Ink, Henkel, Japan Display, LG, Merck, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sharp and Tianma, just to name a few. Official exhibit hours are posted on the Display Week website. The exhibit floor will also be home to the Innovation Zone (I-Zone), which provides a great forum for researchers and companies to showcase the cutting-edge demos and prototypes that will lead to the products of tomorrow.

Sunday Short Courses, May 31, and Monday Seminars, June 1
The four-hour short courses presented on Sun., May 31, offer a thorough overview of display-related topics for engineers and scientists expanding into new areas, as well as for younger engineers and business professionals entering this field. The seminars on Mon., June 1 are designed for those who want to learn about or keep up with related advances in the fields of Displays and Touch; Display Technologies; and Display Technologies and Applications.

Business Conference, Mon., June 1, and Market Focus Conference Series, Wed., June 3 and Thurs., June 4
In collaboration with Display Search (now part of IHS), this year's Business Conference will take place on June 1 and will focus on the topic, "Game Changers: Finding Ways to Increase Profitability." Additionally, the Market Focus Conference Series will cover Touch and Wearable-Flexible Technologies, June 3 and June 4, respectively. These events will bring together industry leaders throughout the supply chain to explore the cutting-edge innovations, trends, challenges and market opportunities that lie ahead.

International SID Honors and Awards Banquet, Mon., June 1
Every year, SID acknowledges the individuals who have played a critical role in advancing the display industry. This year's honorees will be recognized at an awards banquet the evening of June 1, with more details to follow.

Investors Conference, Tues., June 2
Produced in collaboration with Cowen and Company and IHS, the Investors Conference returns for its 11^th consecutive year, and will feature presentations from leading public and private companies in the display technology supply chain. It's a must for those looking to invest in this dynamic market.

Awards Luncheon, Wed., June 3
The Display Industry Awards and Best-in-Show Awards will be presented at this luncheon.  More details will be made available at a later date.

Special Networking Event, Wed., June 3
This year's signature networking event, sponsored by Henkel, will be held at the San Jose Museum of Art. More details are available at the Display Week website.

About Display Week 2015
The 52^nd SID International Symposium, Seminar and Exhibition, or Display Week 2015, will take place May 31-June 5 at the San Jose Convention Center, in San Jose, Calif.  Display Week is the premier gathering of system integrators, designers, consumers, scientists, engineers and manufacturers in the field of electronic information displays. For more information on Display Week 2015, visit www.displayweek.org or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter @DisplayWeek. Display Week tweets can be created, viewed and shared using the hashtag #DisplayWeek15.

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