INTRODUCTION
The Workshop for Women in Design Automation is a highlight of DAC. This unique program has continued to grow each year and affords the opportunity to hear successful women speak on topics relevant to their careers. It also gives women a chance to network with their peers and engage in an exchange of views and ideas which foster growth. Join us on Monday, June 10th, 2:00-4:00pm, lunch provided at 1:15pm.

MISSION STATEMENT:
To be a workshop of relevance to women in Electronic Design Automation, to providing a forum for the interchange of ideas for successful careers in the EDA profession, to address the particular needs of professional women and to provide an opportunity for peer networking.

WORKSHOP CHAIR: Jan Willis, Vice President, Simplex Solutions, Inc.

ORGANIZERS:
Janet Greene, Sr. Marcom Manager, Simplex Solutions, Inc.
Sonja Wilkerson, Vice President of Human Resources, Sequence Design, Inc.
SY Tan-Stahel, Vice President of Marketing, 1st Silicon
Karen Bartleson, Director of Interoperability Synopsys, Inc.

STEERING COMMITTEE:
Marie R. Pistilli, Co-Chair, Board of Directors, MP Associates, Inc.
Mar Hershenson, CTO, Barcelona Design, Inc.
Nanette Collins, Publicity Chair, 39th DAC

SILK PURSES AND SOW'S EARS: TURNING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITY:
More and more women are succeeding in technology, but a significant gap still exists between where we are today and where we have the potential to be in the next decade. Those who have succeeded can tell you about the obstacles, and the different ways they have used their strengths to overcome them. In this year's workshop, you'll once again have the unique opportunity to get advice and coaching from successful leaders across the industry as we examine ways to turn imperfect situations into glittering successes, much like the saying about turning sow's ears into silk purses.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Chris King, President and CEO, AMI Semiconductor
Chris shares her experience from rising through the ranks at IBM, launching IBM's ASIC business, making it the number one ASIC business in the world, and now becoming the first woman CEO of a semiconductor company. She addresses how to overcome stereotypes, position yourself for the plum assignment, use risk to your advantage, and fight that feeling of isolation when you're the only woman in the room, as well as how to find a mentor or coach. She'll give you her top five strategies for success in the challenging world of technology.

PANEL: COACHING AND FEEDBACK: DO I NEED IT AND WHERE DO I GET IT?:
Successful industry veterans will share their experiences in overcoming obstacles in the workplace, how they've used feedback and coaching to their advantage and where they've found it.
Moderator: Kathleen Doler, Editor-in-Chief, Electronic Business Panelists:
• Diane Bryant, Director of Engineering, Enterprise Processor Div., Intel
• Deirdre Hanford, Sr. VP, Business and Market Development, Synopsys, Inc.
• Jim Hogan, Sr. VP, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
• Teresa Meng, Prof., EE Dept., Stanford and CTO of Atheros Communications
• Michele Lane Reitz, Director of Northwest Sales, Synplicity, Inc.

MARIE R. PISTILLI WOMEN IN EDA ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Women have made important contributions and strides in the EDA industry for over 20 years. In an effort to recognize those who have dedicated time towards these achievements, the DAC Executive Committee presents an annual award to honor an individual who has made significant contributions in helping women advance in the field of EDA technology.

AGENDA:
1:15-2:00pm Buffet Lunch (optional)
2:00-3:45pm Keynote Speaker and Panel
3:45-4:00pm Award Ceremony
4:00-4:30pm Cocktail reception

If you would like to be part of the WWINDA electronic mailing lists please sign up here: WWINDA maillist.

Register ON-LINE by May 13th to get reduced registration.

FIND OUT WHAT WWINDA IS ALL ABOUT!!!
RECENT TOPICS INCLUDE:
2001 38TH "Smart Risk Taking = Innovation"
2000 37TH "Strategies For Success"
1999 36TH "Making the Right Choices"
1998 35TH "Forget the Ceiling-Break the Glass"

We are always open to feedback. Please email Julie Tangeman, at julie@dac.com with suggested topics and comments for future workshops, or to become involved with the success of the WWINDA. Receive the latest information first, join the WWINDA mailist.

Special thanks: We would like to express our thanks to the DAC Executive Committee, ACM/SIGDA, IEEE CAS and the EDA Consortium for their support, leadership and making this event possible. Special thanks to MP Associates, Inc. who donates the logistical and publication coordination.