DisplaySearch Sets Smart TV Conference Agenda

DisplaySearch announced the final agenda for its upcoming Taiwan Smart TV Conference, which will be held on November 8 in Taipei, Taiwan.

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DisplaySearch Announces Final Agenda for Taiwan Smart TV Conference

Santa Clara, Calif., October 12, 2011—DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in display market research, today announced the final agenda for its upcoming Taiwan Smart TV Conference to be held on November 8 in Taipei, Taiwan. The conference will feature presentations from representatives of the TV supply chain, including panel makers, electronic solution providers, as well as world-class TV analysts from DisplaySearch and In-Stat.

Flat panel TV innovation is on-going, but the strategy should be modulated to conquer the gluts in the industry cycle. Success is possible with a vision of the future of smart TVs, but only for those who can strategically manage the TV business. The Taiwan Smart TV Conference provides a platform for all participants within the FPD TV industry to share information on the latest trends, opportunities and challenges within the TV supply chain. It also provides an opportunity for industry affiliates to network and associate.

“To combat unfavorable market conditions, FPD TV industry participants have to continuously focus on the innovation of advanced TV design features like LED backlights, 3D and connected/smart TVs with the anticipation consumers will value these rich features at affordable price points,” noted David Hsieh, Vice President of DisplaySearch. “With the strong TV supply chain presence in Taiwan, the annual Taiwan Smart TV Conference has become the premiere TV event in this region, bringing together industry leaders to share their views on TV specifications, innovative technologies, changing business models and OEM/ODM activities.”

Smart TV Conference Agenda

• Opening Remarks, David Hsieh, Vice President, DisplaySearch
• Conference Introduction, Deborah Yang, Research Director, DisplaySearch

• Global FPD TV Market Insights and TV Panel Value Chain, David Hsieh, Vice President, DisplaySearch
• FPD TV Market from Panel Makers’ Perspective, AUO
• TV Design Feature and Spec Trends, Paul Gray, Research Director, DisplaySearch
• LCD TV Value Chain and OEM Analysis, Deborah Yang, Research Director, DisplaySearch

Session II: Smart TV Feature and Design Trend Panel Session

• Smart TV Perspective, ST
• Liquid Crystal for Next Generation LCD, Dr. Karl Skjonnemand, Merck
• How TV ICs Shape the TV Market, Paul Gray, Research Director, DisplaySearch
• Leading The 3D TV and Connected TV Technology, Trident

Session III: Changing Supply Chain & Eco-system

• China TV Ecosystem and White Box TV Market, Bing Zhang, Research Director, DisplaySearch
• Digital Entertainment Market and Technology Trend, Michelle Abraham, Principal Analyst, In-Stat
• 3D TV Market and Analysis, Calvin Hsieh, Senior Analyst, DisplaySearch
• Panel Discussion

The Taiwan Smart TV Conference will take place on November 8 in Taipei, Taiwan at the Taipei International Convention Center. To view the latest agenda and register for the conference, please visit our website.

About DisplaySearch
Since 1996, DisplaySearch has been recognized as a leading global market research and consulting firm specializing in the display supply chain, as well as the emerging photovoltaic/solar cell industries. DisplaySearch provides trend information, forecasts and analyses developed by a global team of experienced analysts with extensive industry knowledge and resources. In collaboration with the NPD Group, its parent company, DisplaySearch uniquely offers a true end-to-end view of the display supply chain from materials and components to shipments of electronic devices with displays to sales of major consumer and commercial channels. For more information on DisplaySearch analysts, reports and industry events, visit us at http://www.displaysearch.com/. Read our blog at http://www.displaysearchblog.com/ and follow us on Twitter at @DisplaySearch.

About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,800 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit http://www.npd.com/ and http://www.npdgroupblog.com/. Follow us on Twitter at @npdtech and @npdgroup.