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THE WORLD'S RFID AUTHORITY
 PREMIUM = Requires Subscription. Learn MoreInvesting in RFID Preconference RFID
Journal LIVE! 2006 featured several pre-conference seminars that provided
in-depth RFID information on a specific aspect of RFID. Attendees could choose
to participate in one of these prior to the opening of the main conference
program.Investors have heard a lot of hype about RFID, yet the reality is that some companies that soon will earn investors a high return on investment are starting to emerge and stake out market-leading positions. At the RFID Investor Forum preconference, experts provided an overview of the technology involved, the growth of the RFID industry and metrics for evaluating possible investments. Then, leading private companies in this burgeoning industry made presentations about the opportunities they see for success. The page below contains links to most of the presentations given throughout the preconference, posted in PDF format with the presenters' permission. Please note that not all speakers have opted to have us post their presentations. Therefore, we ask that you please respect the presenters' copyrights and not use any material without permission. To download a PDF, click on the underlined presentation title or speaker name in red. As more presentations become available in the future, we will add them to this list. File sizes are provided in parentheses.. monday, may 1PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARSGeneral Session: RFID Basics
12:00 pm
New to RFID? Here's your opportunity to gain a basic introduction to the fundamentals of RFID. The differences between the various classes of tags will be explained, including active and passive systems. The need for additional IT systems to build upon RFID in real-world applications will be highlighted. The session also includes a very brief overview of the EPCglobal Network, the future of ISO standards, ETSI reader regulations and the latest standardization efforts worldwide. Finally, the relationship between different standards in the area of RFID and EPC, including the latest EPC generation 2 standard, will be presented. Welcome and Introduction
1:00 pm
Speaker: Mark Roberti, Editor and Founder, RFID Journal PDF Presentation (1.1MB) The Pace of RFID Adoption
1:15 pm
Investors will make money from backing RFID companies only if the overall industry succeeds. Despite mandates from such major forces as Wal-Mart, Target and the U.S. Department of Defense, some pundits scoff at the notion that most manufacturers, logistics companies and retailers will adopt RFID soon. Yet others say the industry is growing even faster than earlier predictions. How big is the market today and what's the outlook for the next five years? Panelists: Mike Liard, Dir., RFID Research Program, Venture Development Corp. Erik Michielsen, Dir., RFID and Ubiquitous Networks, ABI Research Karthik Nagarajan, Program Mgr., Security & RFID, Frost & Sullivan Moderator: Jonathan Collins, European Editor, RFID Journal Picking Winners in a Crowded Field
2:00 pm
The number of RFID startups has grown significantly in the last couple of years, making it difficult to pick potential winners from losers. How should investors measure a company's chances for success? What are the metrics to look at when making a decision on where to invest in both private and public companies? What are the most promising opportunities and niches in the overall market? Panelists: Patrick Ennis, Managing Director, Arch Venture Partners Terrence Rock, General Partner, CenterPoint Ventures Ed Schneider (398KB), General Partner, Quan Ventures Moderator: Erik Michielsen, Dir., RFID and Ubiquitous Networks, ABI Research Private Company Showcase—Software Startups
3:15 pm
CEOs of some of the top privately held RFID companies, selected by the editors of RFID Journal, introduce themselves, their unique technology, their business plans and their outlook for the future. Panelists: Jon Golovin (726KB), Chief Executive Officer, T3Ci Eric Peters (750KB), CEO & Co-founder, TrueDemand Software Marc Osofsky (581KB), VP, Mktg. & Product Mgmt., OATSystems Ashley Stephenson (1.2MB), Chief Executive Officer, Reva Systems Moderator: Ed Schneider, General Partner, Quan Ventures Private Company Showcase—Innovators
4:15 pm
Some recent startups are introducing radical new technology that could have a significant impact on the industry. CEOs of four of these companies describe their advances, their operations and their plans for market success. Panelists: William Colleran (2.3MB), President and CEO, Impinj Olavi Meriläinen (1.5MB), CEO, Wisteq Martin Swerdlow (910KB), Chief Exec., Integrated Product Intelligence Chris Walker (1.5MB), Director of Imaging Technology, Preco Industries Moderator: Ed Schneider, General Partner, Quan Ventures |
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