DSCC, a Counterpoint Research Company is pleased to announce the agenda, keynotes, onsite speakers and virtual speakers for the upcoming SID/DSCC Business Conference to take place on May 13^th at the San Jose Convention Center.

The onsite agenda has been finalized as follows:

• Keynotes
• Smartphones – Can the Market Rebound? What Are the Catalysts?
• TV Market and Technology Outlook
• IT Displays – Can Advanced Display Technologies Transform the IT Market?
• AR/VR Market and MicroLED Displays

The virtual agenda is as follows:

• OLED Materials
• AR/VR Equipment and Materials
• Analyst Session
• Automotive Displays
• AI in Displays

The keynotes are:

Jon Prosser will be speaking in front of the DSCC audience for the first time. DSCC was very impressed with his review of the Apple Vision Pro and thought it would be helpful to share his visionary outlook for this product with the DSCC audience. You can see his review here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krpbAMJlLTc&t=1434s.

It was interesting that while he initially focused on the hardware details, he then took a step and focused on the experience which he thought of as magic or as a time machine. Check it out and what it means for the future of smartphones and AR/VR headsets.

The other speakers spoke last year and will update their display market and technology outlook with the latest developments from the past 12 months.

The smartphone session speakers are:

Now that Counterpoint Research has acquired DSCC, they intend to showcase some of Counterpoint’s most suitable research and best analysts to the DSCC audience. Jeff Fieldhack has spoken at this event virtually the past few years, but now he will be onsite to share his research and outlook for the smartphone market.

UDC’s Dr. Hack will discuss the latest timing for the introduction of phosphorescent blue and what it means for panel performance, etc. He will also share their efficiency innovation roadmap and progress in Plasmonics, OVJP and OLED red light therapy.

Corning’s Lori Hamilton will discuss the latest advancements in Gorilla Glass for smartphones, tablets and other products in reducing reflectivity and new coatings to boost contrast.

OTI Lumionics’ Michael Helander will discuss the challenges and opportunities from PFAS chemicals in the display industry as the EU and other governments look to curtail their usage. What materials are involved, and which materials can be used to replace them? Eliminating PFAS chemicals from the display industry will require new panel designs, process technology, and materials, which will create new opportunities for innovation and product differentiation.

TV Market and Technology Outlook

The TV session is always a crowd favorite, and DSCC expects to add one-to-two more speakers in this session. There will also be a panel session.

The TV session speakers are:

IT Displays - Can Advanced Display Technologies Transform the IT Market?

This session will examine the market for IT displays covering tablets, notebook PCs and monitors. What will be the impact of AI in these markets? Will OLEDs invigorate these markets and boost revenue growth? Can foldable penetrate gain a significant position? These and other questions will be answered in this session. DSCC expects to have one-to-two more speakers in this session as well.

The IT Displays session speakers are:

AR/VR Market and MicroLED Displays

This session will include the latest results and forecasts for the AR/VR market and also discuss the latest progress in commercializing MicroLEDs and discussion of remaining challenges. DSCC may have one-to-two more speakers in this session as well.

The AR/VR Market and MicroLED Displays session speakers are:

There are a limited number of speaking opportunities available for the onsite event, but more speaking slots available for the virtual sessions. If interested in either, please contact info@displaysupplychain.com.

The 2024 event is sponsored by Applied Materials, Corning, GE, Smartkem and UDC. To register, please visit https://www.displayweek.org/2024/Attendee/Registration.