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News Release from: The RFID Networking Forum
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 01 June 2006
RFID forum is most successful to date
The 6th biannual RFID Networking Forum, which incorporated the RFID Global Partnering Symposium, took place on 24th and 25th May at the Olympia 2 Conference Centre in London.
The 6th biannual RFID Networking Forum, which incorporated the RFID Global Partnering Symposium, took place on 24th and 25th May at the Olympia 2 Conference Centre in London Over 400 delegates from over twenty vertical industry sectors attended to hold key industry discussions on the implementation of radio frequency identification technology, making it the most successful RFID Networking Forum to date
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Delegates from many sectors, including food and drink, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, construction, libraries, local government, logistics and transport, retail and automotive, attended a range of presentations, case studies and roundtable discussions focused on the use of RF technology in their specific industry.
Nigel Montgomery (Head of European Research, AMR Research and Conference Chair) said "The May RFID Networking Forum was undoubtedly the best yet, with the most staggering aspect of the two days being the number and diversity of delegates that attended".
"No matter which industry you are from this is the only event to attend to learn about the technological implications of RFID in your sector".
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Talking of the RFID Global Partnering Symposium, which took place on the first day of the event, Montgomery said "RFID vendors want to move forward, they want give the end-users what they want, this event has bought potential partners from across the world together, helping them to provide a cohesive solution for end users".
Highlights of the two day interactive event included a panel session focused on the return on investment that RFID can provide, with the panel including RFID project leaders from BAA Heathrow, Manchester City Football Club, Essex County Council Libraries, GAP and Marks and Spencer's, and a panel session entitled "The great privacy debate", where thought leaders debated the true privacy implications of the technology.
Not only did the RFID Networking Forum attract unprecedented numbers of delegates for a European event, but also had the support of the RFID industry's key players with sponsors and exhibitors including: Avnet Silica, BEA Systems, BT, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, D-Tech, Domino, EPC Global and GS1 UK, IBM, Infineon, Intel, Intellident, Microlise, Nokia, Paxar, Philips, Printronix, RFID Centre, Sato, Siemens, Steria, Symbol, Toshiba, Trenstar and UPM Raflatac.
The next RFID Networking Forum will take place on 9th November 2006 at the Olympia 2 Conference Centre London.
The November event will be preceded by the RFID Breakthrough Awards 2006 Gala Dinner, which will be taking place at the Banqueting House, Whitehall on 8th November 2006.
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