Who?
Who should attend?
DesignCon is for engineers and allied professionals of all levels and disciplines in the semiconductor and electronic design communities looking to gain exposure to the latest design techniques, tools, and products. More Details
Should students and professors attend as well?
The IEC realizes the importance of bridging academia and industry. The University Grant Program, funded by IEC Corporate Members, provides students and professors the opportunity to attend DesignCon at no cost. Students and professors are asked to complete a final report in lieu of conference tuition. Academic Registration
Is there a conference age restriction?
To access the exhibit floor you must be 18 years of age and older.
What?
What is DesignCon?
DesignCon 2008 creates a unique setting for engineers to talk to colleagues about their most challenging design problems. Assembled by leaders in the electronic-design community, DesignCon 2008 offers attendees comprehensive educational programming, including executive keynote addresses and plenary panels, half-day tutorials, technical panels, technical papers, and more than 130 exhibiting companies.
What companies will I see on the exhibit floor?
For a comprehensive list of the 130+ DesignCon 2008 exhibitors, visit the on-line Exhibitor List.
What are the various educational tracks available?
DesignCon educational programming consists of 15 tracks:
- RF and Signal Integrity
- Chip-Level Architectural and Functional Design
- Functional and Performance Verification
- Chip-Level Physical Design and DFM
- Chip-Level Electrical and Package Design
- PCB and Passive Component Technology
- High-Speed Parallel Interface Design
- Multi-Gigabit Serial Interconnects
- High-Speed Timing, Jitter, and Noise
- High-Speed Signal Processing, Equalization, and Coding
- Power Integrity and Power-Aware Design
- Electromagnetic Compatibility and Interference
- Test Fixturing and Measurement Methodology
- Chip/Package/Board/System Co-Design
- Business and Engineering Impacts
Is there a DesignCon awards program?
DesignVision Awards recognize technologies, applications, products, and services judged to be the most unique and beneficial to the industry. DesignVision Awards also honor corporations and individuals for innovative contributions and developments that have proven important to society. Winners will be announced at the DesignVision ceremony taking place Tuesday, February 5, at DesignCon. More Details
I am registered for the conference program. What does that entitle me to attend?
Conference registration entitles you to all DesignCon has to offer. This consists of the following:
- Technical papers, tutorials, or workshops
- Proceedings CD-ROM
- Business Forum panels
- Keynote addresses
- Plenary panel
- Technical panels
- Technology Exhibition
- TecPreview sessions
- Networking receptions
What sessions are free of charge?
Registering for an Exhibits PLUS pass before December 20 provides you access to the following complimentary programming:
- Keynote addresses
- Plenary panel
- Technical panels
- Technology Exhibition
- TecPreview sessions
- Networking receptions
Is there an early registration offer?
Register by December 20, 2007, and receive 20 percent off all conference packages, or register for a complimentary Exhibits PLUS pass. Register Now
Is there a special group registration rate?
Group registration packages are available for groups of 10 or more. Save up to 50% when your organization registers for DesignCon 2008. Contact Laura Anderson for more details:
Laura Anderson
Marketing Coordinator
Phone: +1-312-559-3657
landerson@iec.org
What is the dress code?
Business casual is acceptable.
When?
When is the exhibit floor open?
The exhibition floor is open February 5-6, 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
Where?
Where is DesignCon held?
DesignCon is an annual event in Silicon Valley, taking place February 4-7, 2008, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
+1-408-748-7000
Where can I find lodging?
The Hyatt Regency Santa Clara is the host hotel and headquarters for DesignCon. Whether you are attending the educational seminars, working on the exhibition floor, or meeting your valued customers in the hotel, the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara offers the utmost convenience and easy accessibility to DesignCon.
More Details
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
5101 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, California, USA
Tel: +1-408-200-1234
Fax: +1-408-980-3990
Will parking be available?
Complimentary parking is available at both the Santa Clara Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. Valet is also available.
Where can I get Internet access?
Wi-Fi is available at the Santa Clara Convention Center and at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. The Hyatt Regency has a 24-hour automated business center and each room comes equipped with high-speed Internet access.
Why?
Why should I attend?
If you desire to stay abreast of the most current information regarding design engineering theories, techniques, and practical strategies, this event is for you. DesignCon is an opportune place for leading engineers, managers, and executives in the semiconductor and electronic design communities.
I have other questions! Who should I contact?
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Christine Paplaczyk Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Phone: +1-312-559-4616 cpaplaczyk@iec.org |
Greg Kinley Operations Phone: +1-312-559-3303 gkinley@iec.org |
Barry Sullivan Program Development Phone: +1-312-559-3302 bsullivan@iec.org |
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Caitlin Thomson Forum Coordinator Phone: +1-312-559-4137 cthomson@iec.org |
Kim Simpao Event Marketing Phone: +1-312-559-3657 ksimpao@iec.org |
Dan Opine Exhibitor Marketing Phone: +1-312-559-3861 dopine@iec.org |
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Lisa Reyes Media Relations and Public Relations Phone: +1-312-559-3325 lreyes@iec.org |
Dan Opine Exhibitor and Sponsorship Fulfillment Phone: +1-312-559-3731 dopine@iec.org |
Laura Anderson Associate Sponsor Relations Phone: +1-312-559-3657 landerson@iec.org |