Dynamic Futurist Paul Saffo Attracts Crowd for Keynote Address at Sensors Expo & Conference

Business Wire, May 7, 2002

Business/Technology Editors

Sensors Expo & Conference 2002

PETERBOROUGH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2002

Sensors Expo & Conference proudly reports that Paul Saffo, Director of the Institute for the Future, keynote speaker at its San Jose show, May 20-23, 2002, has drawn over 2500 attendees with two weeks remaining before opening day. The keynote entitled "Sensors Are Only Half the Revolution" will be delivered Tuesday, May 21 at 2:45 p.m. at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. When asked about the provocative title, Mr. Saffo said "I plan to compare the evolution of the sensors industry with other high tech industries; project business and technology trends that we'll likely see; and discuss factors that will make or break the sensors industry and the careers of its leaders."

Paul Saffo is a technology forecaster studying long-term trends and their impact on business and society. His essays have appeared in many publications, including The Harvard Business Review, Wired magazine, Civilization magazine, and The Los Angeles Times. The Institute for the Future (www.iftf.org) is a 34-year old foundation that provides strategic planning and forecasting services to major corporations and government agencies.

Sensors Expo & Conference, the leading sensor industry and technology trade show and conference, is held in the spring and fall. "We expect an excellent turnout in San Jose," said Steve Robbins, Sensors Group Director. "Attendees are eager to hear the keynote and see the daily demonstrations of state-of-the-art sensor technology, and also to take advantage of our renowned technical education program."

In 2002, Sensors Expo & Conference will be held May 20-23 in San Jose, CA and September 23-26 in Boston, MA. Sensors Expo & Conference is produced by Advanstar Communications, a worldwide business information company that publishes business magazines and directories; produces exhibitions and conferences; and hosts numerous Web-based communities. The company operates from multiple offices in the North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Sensors Expo & Conference are registered trademarks of Advanstar Communications.