Who?
What?
- What is DesignCon?
- What topics will be covered?
- What companies will be exhibiting?
- What registration options are available?
- What is the early registration special?
- Is there a special group registration rate?
- What is the dress code?
When?
Where?
Why?
Attendees range from all levels and disciplines of engineering professionals.
If you are a Chiphead, you should attend!
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Should students and professors attend as well?
Students and professors are encouraged to attend. 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
DesignCon is an educational program designed to foster peer-to-peer exchanges among semiconductor and electronic design engineers. The program combines technical papers on current design challenges and case studies with a technical exhibition featuring design tools and services.
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What companies will be exhibiting?
For a comprehensive list of the 130+ expected exhibitors, view the on-line exhibitor list.
What registration options are available?
Registration Passes Provide Access to the Following | |||
| Conference | Exhibits PLUS | Exhibitor | |
| Monday Tutorials | X | ||
| Technical Papers | X | ||
| Business Forum Panels | X | ||
| Monday Keynote Luncheon | X | ||
| Keynote Addresses | X | X | X |
| Technical Panels | X | X | X |
| Exhibition | X | X | X |
| Networking Receptions | X | X | X |
| DesignVision Awards Ceremony | X | X | X |
| Proceedings CD-ROM | X | ||
| Booth Setup and Dismantle | X | ||
What is the early registration special?
Register by December 19, 2008, and receive up to $100 off all conference packages or register for a complimentary Exhibits PLUS pass ($100 value).
Is there a special group registration rate?
Discounted registration packages are available for parties of 10 or more. Contact Kim Simpao for more details.
Business casual is acceptable.
When is the exhibit floor open?
Exhibit Hours
| Tuesday, February 3 | 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
| Wednesday, February 4 | 12:30 pm -– 6:30 pm |
When do you announce the DesignVision Award winners?
Before the Keynote Address on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at 11:50am in the Main Theater.
DesignCon is an annual event in Silicon Valley, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.
Santa Clara Convention Center
5001 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
DesignCon is an educational program designed to foster peer-to-peer exchanges among semiconductor and electronic design engineers. The program combines technical papers on current design challenges and case studies with a technical exhibition featuring design tools and services.
DesignCon will provide the means for you and your employees to stay abreast of current industry developments, and it will provide a medium to meet with customers and gather leads.
