Freescale Technology Forum Americas 2014 Opens Today in Dallas

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) kicks off the Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) Americas 2014 today at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. More than 2,000 designers, applications engineers, industry experts, executives and ecosystem partners will participate in four days of in-depth training, hands-on workshops and demonstrations. FTF will allow participants to explore the future of embedded design and engage in opportunities to learn, share and connect.

“Since 2005, The Freescale Technology Forums have become an important opportunity to celebrate innovation, showcasing the very best of what the embedded design community has to offer”

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This year’s Freescale Technology Forum features over 250 demos in a state-of-the-art technology lab, supplemented with learning opportunities culminating in over 400 hours of training in key areas including automotive, consumer, healthcare, industrial, networking, smart energy and software and design services. The conference experience will be enriched with the ability to collaborate in real time with Freescale technical staff, partners and industry thought leaders.

“Since 2005, The Freescale Technology Forums have become an important opportunity to celebrate innovation, showcasing the very best of what the embedded design community has to offer,” said Gregg Lowe, Freescale president and chief executive officer. “We are excited to share the future of our industry with our partners and customers in Dallas this week.”

Those unable to attend this year’s FTF can experience FTF virtually and follow Freescale on Facebook, Twitter ( hashtag #FTF2014) andGoogle+.

Keynote presentations at FTF Americas 2014

• Wednesday, April 9 – Gregg Lowe, Freescale president and chief executive officer, will present the opening keynote address, focused on Freescale’s vision for a world of connected intelligence where big data, security and cloud computing meet.
• Thursday, April 10 –Join Freescale’s executive leadership team as they bring the Internet of Things to life, and discuss the vast array of devices enabled by Freescale microcontrollers and the network that connects it all together.
• Friday, April 11 - American inventor, creator of the Segway human transporter and advocate for science and technology, Dean Kamen is scheduled to close the event. He will discuss how he uses innovation and technology to solve the world’s most challenging problems while inspiring generations of innovators through STEM competitions.

FTF 2014 Worldwide:

• FTF Americas: April 8-11, 2014 in Dallas, Texas
• FTF China: May 20-21, 2014 in Shenzhen
• FTF India: August 26-27, 2014 in Bangalore
• FTF Japan: October 6, 2014 in Tokyo

FTF Americas 2014 Diamond Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors: Arrow, Avnet, Mentor Embedded, Oracle and Wind River Systems

About the Freescale Technology Forum

Created to drive innovation and collaboration, the Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) features one of the most comprehensive embedded ecosystems in the industry. FTF features four days of in-depth training, hands-on workshops, demonstrations from Freescale and ecosystem partners and exceptional opportunities to collaborate with industry peers and visionaries. The forum has been enthusiastically received by the global developer community, drawing nearly 60,000 attendees worldwide since its inception in 2005. The flagship event, FTF Americas, takes place April 8-11, 2014, in Dallas, Texas.

About Freescale

Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE:FSL) is a global leader in embedded processing solutions, providing industry leading products that are advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. From microprocessors and microcontrollers to sensors, analog integrated circuits and connectivity – our technologies are the foundation for the innovations that make our world greener, safer, healthier and more connected. Some of our key applications and end-markets include automotive safety, hybrid and all-electric vehicles, next generation wireless infrastructure, smart energy management, portable medical devices, consumer appliances and smart mobile devices. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing and sales operations around the world. www.freescale.com.

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