SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) today invited investors and interested parties to hear a live webcast of its Annual Shareholder Meeting at 9:00am PT on Thursday May 5th, 2011. Following the formal business of the meeting, Affymetrix President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin M. King will provide an update on the company’s strategic direction and operating results.