The Design Automation Conference (DAC) convenes for the 40th time this year in Anaheim, CA. Over the past forty years, DAC has become recognized as the world's premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems. Vendors of EDA tools, silicon solutions and embedded system-on-chip development tools are invited to participate in this milestone event.
    The Design Automation Conference attracts a highly qualified audience of design engineers, corporate and engineering management, developers, researchers, financial and industry analysts and members of the press. This audience represents the decision-makers at all levels of the buying process from the leading semiconductor, computer, telecommunication, and consumer electronics companies. The combination of influential buyers and press coverage makes DAC the ideal event for major product announcements, customer interaction and industry exposure.
    DAC offers many opportunities to showcase your company and products. Among these are the exhibit booths, demo suites, special promotional opportunities and year round web presence. DAC is also continuing to feature the Embedded Systems Showcase highlighting vendors of embedded system-on-chip development tools.
      Special for Embedded Systems Companies! DAC is continuing to feature the Embedded Systems Showcase highlighting exhibitors of embedded system-on-chip development tools. The Embedded Systems Showcase was formed to provide vendors a visible location to display tools for adding software components to their SoC designs. This area includes a complete booth package and is a cost-effective way for embedded systems vendors 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 2, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
          Tuesday, June 3, 10:00 am - 6:00 PM
          Wednesday, June 4, 10:00 am - 6:00 PM
ABOUT THE FACILITIES The Anaheim Convention Center offers DAC over 600,000 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.
BOOTH SPACE INFORMATION Booth space is available at $3,100 per 10' x 10' unit. DAC is offering a discounted rate of $2700 per 10'x10' for contracts received before September 3, 2002. It is not permissible to subdivide mapped booth locations. This will be done at the sole discretion of the management.
     Booth space 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 space licensing 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 the DAC office for details.) Demo Suites include: 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 several days prior to the show opening. You will be responsible for shipping of computer equipment or rental of any standard or specialty furniture or signage.
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 3-5, 2003.
FREE MONDAY Exhibitors are offered an unlimited quantity of Free Monday invitations, which enables your customers to attend the exhibits free of charge on Monday, June 2, 2003.
INSTALLATION, OPENING & DISMANTLING Display space is available for setup on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 28 - June 1). The exhibits will officially open on Monday, June 2 at 10:00 am and all exhibits shall remain in place until 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 4. Return of crates and packing cases and some dismantling of exhibits will commence on Wednesday, June 4 at 6:00 PM Everything must be removed from the exhibit hall no later than midnight on Friday, June 6, 2002.
OFFICIAL DECORATOR GES Exposition Services has been named the official decorator, drayage, electrical and cleaning contractor for the exhibition. They will maintain a service desk on the exhibit floor during installation and dismantling hours.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DAC offers a number of different ways to promote your company and products at DAC. Contact the DAC office for details.

To receive a complete exhibitor kit including space contract, contact: The DAC Exhibits Department: MP Associates, Inc., 40th DAC, 5305 Spine Rd., Ste. A, Boulder, CO 80301, phone (303) 530-4333, toll free(800) 321-4573, fax (303) 530-4334, email exhibits@dac.com