The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is the world's premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems. Exhibitors display EDA tools, silicon solutions, and embedded system-on-chip development tools. If you’re looking for decision makers from a broad base of the leading computer, telecommunication, and consumer electronics companies, you'll find them at DAC.
      DAC attracts a highly qualified audience of design engineers, corporate and engineering management, developers, researchers, financial and industry analysts and members of the press. The combination of influential buyers and press coverage makes DAC the ideal event for major product announcements.
      Exhibitor Presentations, Demo Suites, and special promotional opportunities allow your company to showcase your products and company while exhibiting at DAC.
BACK BY SPECIAL REQUEST! DAC is continuing to feature the Embedded Systems Showcase highlighting exhibitors of embedded system-on-chip development tools. This area includes a complete booth package and is a cost-effective way for Embedded System Exhibitors to participate in the show.
EXHIBIT HOURS Exhibit hours have been tentatively scheduled to provide maximum interaction between conference attendees and exhibitor personnel:
          Monday, June 10, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
          Tuesday, June 11, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
          Wednesday, June 12, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
ABOUT THE FACILITIES The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center offers DAC over 638,000 square feet of exhibit and demo suite space. There is easy access to electrical outlets and loading docks. All technical sessions will take place in close proximity.
RENTAL INFORMATION Booth rental is available at $3,100 per 10' x 10' unit. For contracts received before September 4, 2001, DAC is offering a discount of $400, which brings it to $2,700. It is not permissible to subdivide mapped booth locations. This will be done at the sole discretion of the management.
     Booth rental includes: pipe railings; 8' high curtain back wall when required; 3' high curtain side dividers; 7" x 44" identification sign listing company name, booth number, city and state; general security guard service; daily aisle maintenance. Aisle carpeting is also included.
     The price of booth rental does not include storage placement, shipment or reshipment of exhibit materials, special lighting, booth furnishings, individual booth cleaning or any other special services ordered by the exhibitor.
DEMO SUITES The Demo Suites are ideally suited for companies to demonstrate their products to customers privately in a controlled atmosphere. (Contact DAC office for details.)
      Demo Suite rental includes: 10' high velcro receptive walls, carpet, and discounted standard furniture. There are no drayage or installation fees for these items and your suite is in place for you when you arrive. You will be responsible for shipping of computer equipment or rental of any specialty furniture or signage.
To receive a complete exhibitor kit including space contract, contact: The DAC exhibits department: MP Associates, Inc., 39th DAC, 5305 Spine Rd., Ste. A, Boulder, CO 80301, phone (303) 530-4333, fax (303) 530-4334, email exhibits@dac.com
COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION TWO full-conference registrations per every 5 booths, rounded up, minimum two full registrations. These registrations allow unrestricted access to all conference sessions June 11-13, 2002.
FREE MONDAY Exhibitors are offered an unlimited quantity of Free Monday Registration, which enables your customers to attend the exhibits free of charge on Monday, June 10, 2002.
INSTALLATION, OPENING & DISMANTLING Display space is available for setup on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9). The exhibits will officially open on Monday, June 10 at 10:00 am and all exhibits shall remain in place until 6:00 pm on Wednesday, June 12. Return of crates and packing cases and some dismantling of exhibits will commence on Wednesday, June 12 at 6:00 pm. Everything must be removed from the exhibit hall no later than midnight on Friday, June 14, 2002.
OFFICIAL DECORATOR GES Exposition Services has been named the official decorator, drayage and cleaning contractor for the exhibit. They will maintain a service desk on the exhibit floor during installation and dismantling hours.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Contact the DAC office for details.