NEW for the 41st DAC! Combined booths and suites on the floor!

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) convenes for the 41st time in San Diego, CA with a completely new look. For the first time DAC is merging the exhibit booths and the demo suites into a single exhibit area. This means suites are more accessible to exhibitors and an improved DAC experience for the attendees.

DAC is 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 important event.

DAC attendees represent 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. DAC also attracts editors, industry and financial analysts, pundits and others who influence the EDA industry. Nowhere else will you find the same combination of influential buyers, press coverage, and exposure to further your sales and marketing objectives.

Among the many opportunities to showcase your company and products are the booth/suite space, special promotional opportunities, Virtual DAC, Hands-on Tutorials, customer meetings, and social functions. Plan your participation today!

BOOTH SPACE INFORMATION
EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE APPLICATION/CONTRACT

PRICING
Pricing for 2004 follows a graduated discount system based on size of the exhibit space according to the schedule below. Exhibit space must be licensed in 10' x 10' increments.

For contracts received on or before September 2, 2003 the cost for exhibit space is as follows:

The first 1000 square feet of booth/suite space is $24.00 per square foot
From 1001 to 2000 square feet the cost is $22.50 per square foot
From 2001 to 3000 square feet the cost is $21.00 per square foot
3001 square feet and above the cost is $19.50 per square foot

For contracts received after September 2, 2003 the cost for exhibit space is as follows: The first 1000 square feet of booth/suite space is $27.50 per square foot
From 1001 to 2000 square feet the cost is $25.50 per square foot
From 2001 to 3000 square feet the cost is $24.00 per square foot
3001 square feet and above the cost is $22.50 per square foot

DEMO SUITE ONLY:
First-time DAC participants have the option of utilizing demo-suite only space. DAC recognizes that some early stage companies would like a presence at DAC but are not quite ready for a full booth presentation. DAC is pleased to make the demo suite only option available for the cost of $29.75 per square foot.*Companies participating in the demo suite only program receive all the benefits of participation listed below. * Minimum size is 10'x10'. Space must be purchased in 10'x10' increments.

Become a 2004 member of the EDA Consortium prior to submitting your contract and receive a 10% discount on your total exhibit space cost! Find membership information at www.edac.org.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
• A listing and company description in the official Final Program/Exhibit Guide.
• A Virtual DAC web booth.
• Priority space selection for the 42nd DAC.
• Choice of hotel accommodations, including hospitality suites.
• A complimentary printed list of 41st DAC registrants following the conference.
• ONE free conference registration for every 500 square feet of booth space. Minimum: two full registrations, Maximum: twenty full registrations.
• Unlimited Free Monday Passes.

EXHIBIT HOURS
Exhibit hours have been scheduled to provide maximum interaction between conference attendees and exhibitor personnel:

Monday, June 7 • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, June 8 • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, June 9 • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, June 10 • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

ABOUT THE FACILITIES
The San Diego Convention Center offers DAC over 600,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Management will carpet the aisles. There is easy access to electrical outlets and good loading facilities. All technical sessions will take place in close proximity to the exhibit area.

EXHIBIT MANAGER
The 41st DAC has selected MP Associates, Inc. "MPA" as the conference and exhibit manager. MPA acts as agent for DAC. To reserve space, complete and mail or fax the Booth Space Exhibit Application/Contract to:

41st DAC c/o MP Associates, Inc.
5305 Spine Rd., Ste. A
Boulder, CO 80301
phone (303) 530-4333
fax (303) 530-4334