Thin-film transistors (TFTs) are key elements for large area electronics, whose applications are increasingly pervading our society. TFT technology, involving multidisciplinary research topics, has far reaching impact in a number of areas including flat panel displays, organic electronics, system on glass, and flexible electronics. In 2005, due to the need for a conference related with TFTs, the International TFT Conference (ITC) was established to exchange ideas and information in the field of organic and inorganic TFTs. The first edition was held in Seoul (14–15 March 2005) and the second in Kitakyushu (19–20 January 2006). The 3rd International TFT Conference (ITC) was held on 25–26 January 2007 at the CNR Headquarters, Rome, Italy, jointly with the SID Mid-Europe Chapter Spring Meeting, a yearly meeting attracting many European display professionals.Considering that the large area electronic industry is …