There have been serious and controversial discussions on the application of “Radio Frequency Identification” (RFID) during the last years; ending up with a wide scope of different perspectives and unanswered questions. Which political framework would be needed to ensure the use of RFID? How can radio technology be implemented responsibly? On September 25th 2008, these and further questions were discussed at the 1st Berlin Technology-Salon “On the path to a transparent product: The political framework for the future of RFID-Technology” (German: „Auf dem Weg zum gläsernen Produkt: Politische Rahmenbedingungen für die Zukunft der RFID-Technologie“). The Salon was hosted by the Representation of the federal state of Northrhine-Westphalia and the METRO Group Future Store Initiative. Approximately 40 attendees from politics, economy, science and civil society argued the political framework for the future utilization and development of RFID-technology and reconsidered solutions for aligned challenges. The goal: Formulation of a joint position of all participants. The meeting in the Salon offers ideal conditions for a stimulating discourse about an issue and the collective development of concepts. With various discussions in small subgroups, intensive dialogues, lectures and plenum hearings, the Berlin Technology-Salon differs from workshops and conferences that are often regarded boring and exhausting.