Part of the World Technology Awards initiative held in association with TIME magazine, Science magazine/AAAS, and others, the World Technology Awards are presented each year to the outstanding innovators from each sector within the technology arena. The Winners and Finalists will be announced at the World Technology Awards gala ceremony, to be held on July 16th, 2009, following the conclusion of the two-day World Technology Summit at the historic Time & Life Building in New York City.