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Santa Clara Convention Center
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Thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, conference registrants and attendees for making this year's event the biggest ever - over 2,000 participants! Exceeded last year's record attendance!

Another Record-Setting Year for Strategies in Light
More than 2,000 Registrants in 2009

February 23, 2009 – Santa Clara, CA. Strategies Unlimited and PennWell drew record attendance at Strategies in Light, their 10th annual business conference and exhibition on high-brightness LEDs, held February 18-20, 2009 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. This year’s event was the largest to date, attracting more than 2,000 registrants from North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia – 38 countries in all. In addition, the conference was supported by more than 60 sponsors and exhibitors, ranging from equipment and materials suppliers to LED and lighting fixture manufacturers to trade publications and industry associations.

Robert Steele, Strategies in Light Conference Chair, noted that “in spite of the gloomy overall economic environment, the record conference turnout, along with the enthusiasm displayed by both exhibitors and attendees, indicates that the interest in LED technology and markets remains undiminished. This is consistent with our view that the long-term fundamentals for the LED industry remain strong.” Click here to read full release on the 2009 Event Highlights


Strategies in Light is a business conference and exhibition on high-brightness LEDs produced by Strategies Unlimited and PennWell Corporation. Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2009, it is both the longest-running and the largest conference in the HB LED industry. This event is the premier annual forum for presenting current commercial developments in high-brightness LED applications and providing unparalleled networking opportunities for component and equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users of HB LED devices. In 2008, this event drew record attendance from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
The HB LED industry continues to attract worldwide participation as the market expands in all regions of the globe. Although growth has slowed from the blistering pace of 46% annually from 2001-2004, the HB LED market continues to offer outstanding growth opportunities. New suppliers as well as new application opportunities continue to emerge. Strategies in Light is the kickoff event of the year for the HB LED industry and the event to learn about the latest developments in HB LED markets, applications, products, and regional activities. This year's conference will focus on:
  • Current application trends in the HB LED industry:
  • Commercial lighting applications
  • Automotive lighting, including headlamps
  • LED video screens
  • Backlights for medium and large size LCD displays
  • Aircraft lighting
  • The impact of innovative LED technologies in the marketplace
  • Marketing LED lighting in developing countries
  • Standards development for LEDs
  • LED performance updates from leading suppliers
  • White LED applications and technology trends
  • New business models for the LED supply chain
  • Market Review for the previous year and an updated five-year forecast, provided by Strategies Unlimited, the world's premier provider of LED industry-related market research The foremost experts from major LED suppliers, application developers, and supporting materials and equipment providers will present first-hand perspectives on the topics of compelling interest. Pre-conference workshops will enhance the main conference by focusing on practical issues associated with the design and implementation of LED systems.

    In addition to the conference, you can look forward to a collaborative environment that is ideal for productive discussions, exchanging ideas, meeting new business partners, and reconnecting with current customers. For more information on sponsoring the leading event in the LED industry, please contact Tim Carli, Sales Manager, at (650) 941-3438, ext. 23,
    or email:tcarli@strategies-u.com.
    • Strategies Unlimited
    World Leader in Photonics Market Research

    Strategies Unlimited specializes in market research reports, custom studies, and newsletters targeted for the optoelectronic, optical communications, photovoltaic, compound semiconductor material, and RF/microwave components industries. Founded in 1979, Strategies Unlimited adeptly integrates technology and business issues. Primary data collection and detailed input-output analysis are developed to create models describing the commercial markets. With its in-depth understanding of market applications, technology developments, industry participants, and government policies, the company is renowned for its outstanding record in market forecasting.


    For more information on Strategies Unlimited market research and strategic consulting services for the optical networks, optoelectronics, RF/wireless, and photovoltaic components industries, please contact Tim Carli at 650-941-3438, ext. 23 or email:tcarli@strategies-u.com.
    Or visit online www.strategies-u.com
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