2009-05-15 13:12:04 -

AuthenTec (NASDAQ: AUTH), the world's leading provider of smart fingerprint sensors and solutions, today announced that CFO Gary Larsen will present at the Cowen 37 th Annual Technology Media & Telecom Conference at the New York Palace in New York. AuthenTec is scheduled to present at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, May 28, 2009.

Portfolio managers and analysts who wish

to request a meeting with management should contact sharon.andrews@cowen.com : mailto:sharon.andrews@cowen.com or a Cowen representative.

A live Web cast of AuthenTec’s presentation may be accessed at the Company’s Web site at investors.authentec.com. Access to the replay will be available one hour after the live Web cast.



About AuthenTec

With more than 45 million sensors sold worldwide, AuthenTec is the world leader in providing smart fingerprint sensors and solutions to the high-volume PC, wireless device, and access control markets. AuthenTec's award-winning sensors take full advantage of The Power of Touch® by utilizing the company's patented TruePrint® technology to deliver the most convenient, reliable and cost-effective means available for enabling touch-powered features that extend beyond user authentication.



Investor Contact:Shelton Group Investor RelationsLeanne

K. Sievers, 949-224-3874Executive Vice President, Investor
Relations lsievers@sheltongroup.com : mailto:lsievers@sheltongroup.com orMedia

Contact:AuthenTecBrent Dietz, 321-308-1320AuthenTec
Director of Communications brent.dietz@authentec.com : mailto:brent.dietz@authentec.com