Amir Mashkoori, Kovio Chairman and CEO, will be the keynote speaker at the annual IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2007 conference and exhibition, being held November 13-14 2007 in San Francisco. This will be Kovio's first public presentation since the company's inception. During his address, Mr. Mashkoori will describe a new category of semiconductor products that Kovio is developing using printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. Mr. Mashkoori will present Kovio's key achievements and applications roadmap.
Kovio's technology is creating a new semiconductor industry paradigm where printed electronic components have performance that is compatible with existing and emerging infrastructure, yet are much less expensive than components developed with traditional silicon technology. This new paradigm will significantly expedite realization of the true value proposition of printed electronics in various markets including retail, consumer electronics, healthcare, transportation and manufacturing.
More than 500 delegates are expected to attend Printed Electronics USA, including its 50-company exhibition. Learn the latest only at this event. To learn more, see www.idtechex.com/peUSA.
About Kovio, Inc.
Kovio Inc., a privately held Silicon Valley company, is developing a new category of semiconductor products using printed silicon electronics and thin film technology. This new manufacturing technology combines the low cost of graphics printing with the power and functionality of silicon based semiconductors. Printed silicon electronics enables manufacturing of high performance semiconductor devices over large areas, flexible substrates, and at fraction the cost of conventional silicon technology. Kovio's printed electronic products and solutions have a unique and compelling value proposition in multiple industries including retail, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, transportation, manufacturing and energy. Kovio is backed by leading venture capitalists and strategic investors including Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers and Bessemer Venture Partners.
About IDTechEx Ltd
IDTechEx is a knowledge based company specializing in printed electronics, RFID and smart packaging. The company gives strictly independent marketing, technical, and business advice and services on these subjects in three forms - consultancy, publications and conference. www.idtechex.com 
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.Top image: Amir Mashkoori, Kovio Chairman and CEO
