Technology Administration
Media Advisory     March 28, 2005	Contacts:	Cheryl.Mendonsa@technology.gov (202) 482-8321 Marjorie.Weisskohl@technology.gov (202) 482-0149

Commerce to Sponsor Workshop on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Industry Perspectives

On Wednesday, April 6, the U.S. Department of Commerce will host a workshop on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to engage stakeholders and industry in discussions about the potential of the technology and its policy implications.

The primary objective of the workshop is to educate stakeholders and policymakers about the benefits of RFID technology, technology development efforts, current and future applications, and privacy and security considerations, as well as to understand industry’s experiences in implementing RFID technologies. In this half-day workshop, industry panelists will give brief presentations on their development, use, or management of RFID technology. The final panel will address the challenge of responsible data policies to sustain RFID technology and develop consumer confidence and acceptance of RFID.

The forum is a follow up to the April 2004 workshop, From RFID to Smart Dust: The Expanding Market for Wireless Sensor Technologies, also held at Commerce (for background, see: www.ntia.doc.gov/forums/sensors/index.html).

The program is open to the public and free of charge. Pre-registration is required by March 30. RSVPs should be sent to Saul Summerall at (202) 482-6809 or by e-mail to saul.summerall@technology.gov.

For access to the Commerce facility by non-U.S. citizens, please include passport and date of birth information.