Science-Driven Innovation Takes Center Stage at 2007 Lux Executive Summit

Business Wire, May 17, 2007

Elite gathering of executives, investors, scientists and policymakers to bring focus to cleantech and nanotech innovations on October 14-16, 2007

NEW YORK -- Lux Research, the leading research and advisory firm for emerging technologies, announced its third annual Lux Executive Summit: Connecting Business with Science for Innovation, to be held on October 14-16, 2007 at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

"Building on the success of prior years, this year's Lux Executive Summit provides an even broader look at science-based innovation by addressing the rapidly emerging field of cleantech in addition to nanotech commercialization. This summit has always been a catalyst for connecting businesses and innovators for mutual benefit," said Lux Research CEO Peter Hebert. "And given the world's growing awareness of clean technologies, the 2007 LES promises to be a significant event that will help bring cutting-edge developments to market."

Confirmed speakers for the 2007 Lux Executive Summit include CEOs and CTOs of publicly traded and private companies, venture capitalists and portfolio managers, scientific pioneers, and top policymakers.

The Lux Executive Summit is the only event designed to provide corporate executives and investment managers with exclusive knowledge and insights required for making critical business decisions on emerging science-based technologies. The event is grounded in the proprietary data and analysis generated by Lux Research's prominent analyst team, who are joined onstage by more than 50 speakers. The full agenda and speakers for the 2007 Lux Executive Summit will be released in the coming months. Capacity is limited at this premier event; additional details are available online at http://www.luxexecutivesummit.com. For information on the various partnership opportunities, please contact Stephen McDermott at stephen.mcdermott@luxresearchinc.com.

About Lux Research:

Lux Research provides strategic advice and ongoing intelligence for emerging technologies. We help leaders in business, finance and government make informed decisions about science-driven innovation. Through our proprietary methodologies and global network of innovators, Lux Research clients uncover opportunities and gain competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.luxresearchinc.com. For Lux Executive Summit registration and additional event details, please visit www.luxexecutivesummit.com