DisplaySearch HDTV Conference to be Broadcast on HDNet

[Gregg Lengling]

Broadcast Offers Unparalleled Opportunity for Speakers and Sponsors to Reach Early Adopters and Influencers DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in flat panel display (FPD) market research and consulting, is very excited to announce that the upcoming DisplaySearch HDTV Conference 2005: The Future of Television will be broadcast on HDNet, which produces more original programming in HD than any other network. The two-day event will be held on August 23-24 at the luxurious and newly-renovated Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and will play host to nine industry sessions, each addressing critical issues in the transition to HD and the future of television.    





The HDNet programming schedule for the event will be announced in September and will include each of the conference general sessions. HDNet broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in full 1080i HDTV.

"HDNet's viewers represent a critical target audience for our industry--the early adopter and market influencer. As a result, this event represents an unparalleled opportunity for sponsors and speakers to get their message across to high-end consumers who may influence more and more HDTV purchases," states Ross Young, president and CEO of DisplaySearch.

"We are excited to include the DisplaySearch HDTV Conference in our programming lineup this fall, as this important industry event will help to educate consumers about advances in HD technology," states Mark Cuban, co-founder and president of HDNet.

The DisplaySearch HDTV Conference 2005 will bring together the entire HDTV food chain including TV and cable networks, satellite and cable companies, set-top box manufacturers, retailers, TV brands and OEMs, TV panel and imager suppliers and display electronics producers.

Sponsors will find this year's event to be of tremendous value in terms of exposure. The broadcast will provide unprecedented coverage to any participating company, and sponsors will receive credit during each session's broadcast--an unparalleled way to reach consumers that might not have been tapped before. Sponsorships are available and prices range from $7,995 to $11,995. Each sponsor will receive a copy of the broadcast, along with exhibit space, attendee passes, company logo exposure on event signage, day of event proceedings and pre-event advertisements, and press release coverage. For more information about this incredible opportunity, contact Kendra Smith at kendra@displaysearch.com or by calling 512-459-3126 x107.

To help generate consensus among the attendees on controversial and challenging issues, DisplaySearch will bring back real-time audience polling, which was so popular at last year's HDTV Forum.

Sponsors of the event so far include

-- Platinum: Samsung LCD Business

-- Gold: Syntax Groups

-- Silver: Delta Electronics

-- Media: CustomRetailer, Dealerscope, HDTV Magazine, HighDef Magazine, Home Theater Magazine, HomeToys, Ultimate AV and Widescreen Review

The two-day event will take place at The Beverly Hilton, home to the legendary Golden Globes Awards. With a recent $60 million renovation, the famous hotel boasts a plasma TV, LCD TV and high-speed internet access in each room. The special conference room rate is $175/night for a limited time and may be reserved by calling the hotel directly at 310-274-7777.

For agenda details and to register online, please visit: http://www.displaysearch.com/hdtvconference.

About DisplaySearch

DisplaySearch has a core team of 20 analysts located in North America and Asia; they prepare a valued suite of market forecasts, technology assessments, surveys, studies and analyses, and they organize influential industry events worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DisplaySearch has regional operations in Chicago, Hong Kong, Houston, Kyoto, Shenzhen, San Diego, San Jose, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo, and the company is on the web at //www.displaysearch.com.

About HDNet

HDNet provides viewers with exciting and topical news, sports, music and entertainment programming. The network features up to 20 hours of original programming each week, all produced in the highest quality 1080i HDTV format - more original high-definition programming than any other network. HDNet news and entertainment includes original series "HDNet World Report," "Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone," "Art Mann Presents," "HDNet Concert Series," and "True Music," as well as every episode of the acclaimed Warner Bros. series "Smallville." Live sports productions include NASCAR auto racing, National Hockey League and Major League Soccer games. HDNet Movies, the company's second network, shows a wide selection of major studios' theatrical releases - all uncut, unedited, and appearing in their original aspect ratio. The network also features movies produced and finished in true 1080i high-definition, including movies premiering day and date with their theatrical releases. Co-founded by Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and General Manager Philip Garvin, the HDNet networks are available on Adelphia, Charter, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Mediacom, Time Warner Cable and more than 40 NCTC cable affiliate companies. For more information visit //www.hd.net.