Global Emerging Technology Institute Joins RoboNexus as Association Co-Sponsor

International Economic Development Organization Brings Technology & Trade Mission Series to Consumer, Educational and Business Development Event For Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems

NORTHBORO, MA, AND FRAMINGHAM, MA, MARCH 2, 2005 - Robotics Trends and IDG World Expo today announced that the Global Emerging Technology Institute (GETI), a leading proponent and facilitator of the commercialization of emerging technologies that support university-industry collaboration, regional economic development and industrial growth, has joined the RoboNexus Conference and Exposition as an Association Co-Sponsor. The conference and exposition will be held at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA on October 9-11, 2005.

According to Dan Kara, conference chairman and President of Robotics Trends, "We are delighted that the Global Emerging Technology Institute is supporting the RoboNexus Conference and Exposition as an Association Co-Sponsor. GETI’s view of the personal, service and mobile robotics market is similar to our own – it is a young, business-to-business and consumer market poised for extraordinary growth. However, for this market to reach its full potential, a good deal of international collaboration and cooperation among academic institutions and businesses is required. Robotics Trends looks forward to working with GETI to leverage the largest robotics event in the Western Hemisphere to foster global information exchange and international partnerships in the area of robotics.”

According to Louis Ross, Managing Director of the Global Emerging Technology Institute, “Concerted efforts at globalization, which have been supported by the U.S., have led to the proliferation of technological advances taking place throughout the world. As this trend continues, U.S. research institutes and the private sector must gain a thorough understanding of development and commercialization activities outside of the United States for key emerging technologies such as robotics that serve as important “platforms” that push innovation, commercialization and economic growth. This is especially true for promising venture companies that will be required to engage foreign markets in a much more intense manner than has been the case in the past. GETI views the RoboNexus Association Co-Sponsorship, which includes attendance at the event by a mission consisting of representatives of leading European and Japanese companies and universities, as a unique opportunity to educate the attendees and sponsors of RoboNexus, themselves leaders within the robotics and business communities, about developments overseas and the significant market potential that exists for US firms. We also view the RoboNexus event as a great opportunity for European and Japanese companies to keep current on the latest robotics technology and technology suppliers.”

About GETI
The Global Emerging Technology Institute (GETI) is a U.S. non-profit 501(c)(3) entity which is dedicated to surveying and analyzing emerging technology development trends overseas in comparison with activity taking place in the United States. GETI seeks to promote the distribution of scientific information and in order to support university-industry collaborative efforts at emerging technology commercialization that supports regional economic development and industrial growth. GETI also provides a variety of advisory and support services to the private, public and financial sectors. GETI’s clientele includes government agencies, university research labs, leading large technology firms and the most promising venture companies engaged in the commercialization of emerging technologies. GETI was established in response to the increasing "globalization" of technology development and R&D activity and the increased need for international collaboration and cooperation.

About Robotics Trends

Robotics Trends is the world’s first integrated media firm serving the burgeoning personal, service and mobile robotics marketplace. Robotics Trends serves their clientele through three major business divisions:

• Publishing, which produces www.roboticstrends.com, an online magazine launched in October 2003, which produces over 400,000 page views monthly;

• Events, which produces RoboNexus and the RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition (www.roboevent.com);

• Analyst Services, which serves the strategic consulting needs of leading emerging robotics manufacturers.

About IDG World Expo

IDG World Expo (www.idgworldexpo.com) produces technology-focused tradeshows, conferences and events for professionals seeking world-class education, peer-to-peer networking and one-stop comparison shopping. As the leading technology event management company, IDG World Expo leverages its experience and knowledge of technology-focused events and conferences, enabling technology companies to capture the attention and loyalty of influential buyers. IDG World Expo's portfolio of conferences and events includes Macworld Conference & Expo®, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Bio-IT World Conference + ExpoTM, Health-IT World Conference + ExpoTM, Portable Power Conference & ExpoTM, and Wireless Sensing SolutionsTM and RoboNexus. IDG World Expo is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research and event company.

About IDG

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO®, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

For RoboNexus attendee or sponsorship information, please contact Dan Kara at (508) 529-4197 or email dk[at]roboticstrends.com.

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