IET & GSA International Semiconductor Forum Exhibition to Highlight Global Semiconductor Partnerships

Business Wire,  May 7, 2008  

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LONDON -- The IET & GSA International Semiconductor Forum, taking place May 14-15, 2008 at ExCel in London, will bring together high-tech industry leaders from around the world to examine the most pressing issues facing the semiconductor industry. In conjunction with the Forum, the event features a complimentary exhibition of suppliers showcasing their latest products, services and solutions for the industry.

The Forum, a must-attend event for the industry, will highlight the changing global dynamics in both current and future business models that enable companies to respond proactively. Sixty-five speakers covering both executive and technical topics will examine business strategies, leadership roles, global expansion, and today's latest technical and operational issues during the two-day Forum.

The Forum exhibition, highlighting semiconductor industry suppliers, will enable delegates to speak with the companies providing solutions to today's most pressing challenges being explored throughout the event's panels and keynote presentations.

While registration fees apply to attend the full Forum program, semiconductor professionals are encouraged to sign up for the complimentary exhibition to meet with suppliers, promoting the expansion of global business partnerships.

Exhibiting Companies

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE Group)
Analog Bits
Ansem N.V.
ARM Holdings plc.
austriamicrosystems AG
Blaze DFM, Inc.
Credence Systems Corporation
DELTA Microelectronics
e-Shuttle, Inc.
eSilicon Corporation
GSA
Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corp. (HKSTP)
IBM
IC Mask Design
IMEC/Europractice
Integra Technologies LLC
MagnaChip Semiconductor, Inc.
MASER Engineering B.V.
Mfg Vision Ltd.
microtec GmbH
MIPS Technologies, Inc.
MOSIS
Quik-Pak
Rood Technology Deutschland GmbH + Co
Silicon & Software Systems Ltd. (S3)
Siliconaire, Inc.
Synopsys, Inc.
Tanner EDA
The IET
Tower Semiconductor, Ltd.
Unisem Europe Ltd.
Virage Logic Corporation
X-FAB Group

For more information and to register, please visit: http://www.ietgsasemiconductorforum.com/2008

Registration

Registration for the Forum is PS595 for IET and GSA members and PS750 for non-members. Registration for the exhibition is complimentary when confirmed online prior to the event.

Sponsors and Supporting Organizations

The IET and GSA would like to thank the 2008 sponsors for their continued support of this annual event, including Platinum Plus Sponsors MIPS Technologies and ARM, as well as Platinum Sponsor Tanner/EDA. Additional supporting organizations include NMI and media sponsor, Electronics World.

About GSA:

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by fostering a more effective fabless ecosystem through collaboration, integration and innovation. It addresses the challenges within the supply chain including IP, EDA/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging to enable industry-wide solutions. Providing a platform for meaningful global collaboration, the Alliance identifies and articulates market opportunities, encourages and supports entrepreneurship, and provides members with comprehensive and unique market intelligence. Members include companies throughout the supply chain representing 25 countries across the globe. www.gsaglobal.org

About IET:

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is the largest professional engineering society in Europe and reflects the interdisciplinary, global and inclusive nature of engineering and technology. With a worldwide membership of more than 150,000, the Institution aims to lead in the advancement of engineering and technology by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas at a local and global level and promoting best practice, ensuring that its members are thoroughly equipped to meet the needs of today's rapidly changing technological world. Membership comprises of individuals from a diverse range of technical backgrounds including IT, communications technology, electronics, electrical, power engineering, software, control, informatics and manufacturing and range from students to leading figures in industry, research and development and education. The IET was formed in 2006 by the Institution of Electrical Engineers and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers. www.theiet.org

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