Media Advisory : June 21, 2004

FTC To Host Public Workshop on Radio Frequency Identification

What:	A public workshop to “explore the uses, efficiencies, and implications for consumers associated with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology.”
Agenda:	8:30 - 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks, Howard Beales, Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. The ABCs of RFID 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Current and Anticipated Uses of RF Technology 11:45 - 12:00 p.m. Remarks, Mozelle W. Thompson, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Implications of RFID Use for Consumers 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. Looking Ahead: Competing Visions of the Future of RFID 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Meeting the Challenge: Best Practices and Principles
Where:	FTC Conference Center 601 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC Reporters who wish to participate, but who cannot attend, can call 1-800-377-4872 Chairperson Bruce Jennings, Confirmation Number 24604632
When:	Monday, June 21, 2004
Contact:	FTC Office of Public Affairs 202-326-2180

For more information about this workshop go here: www.ftc.gov/rfidworkshop

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