Exhibiting Overview

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) convenes for the 46th time in San Francisco, California. DAC is recognized as the world's premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems. Vendors of EDA tools, semiconductor IP, silicon fabrication, design-for-manufacturing 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. 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 exhibit/suite space, special promotional opportunities, Virtual DAC, Hands-on Tutorials, Exhibitor Forum Presentations, customer meetings, and social functions.

EXHIBIT SPACE INFORMATION
Exhibit Space Application/Contract
Design Automation Conference Exhibition Operating Rules and Regulations
Design Automation Conference Marketing Opportunities
46th DAC Floorplan
Regular Prospectus

IC Design Central Partner Pavilion – Putting More Design into DAC
The IC Design Central Partner Pavilion was developed at DAC to illustrate the many critical design functions necessary to produce working silicon on time and on budget. Besides EDA vendors, companies from all areas of the design and product development process-- Foundry, IP, Design Services, Assembly/Package, Test, and system interconnect must cooperate to offer integrated front-to-back solutions that ensure first-time-successful silicon and predictable time-to-market. DAC has created the IC Design Central Partner Pavilion to help DAC attendees find the exact design flows and solutions they need to create today's challenging designs. The IC Design Central Partner Pavilion includes two specific exhibiting areas and a central stage for use by ICDC exhibitors; Pavilion Area A: Foundry, IP and Design Services, Pavilion Area B: Assembly/Package, Test, and System Interconnect.

PRICING
Pricing for 2009 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 prior to September 1, 2008 the cost for exhibit space is as follows:

• The first 100 square feet of exhibit space is $37.50 per square foot
• From 101 to 400 square feet the cost is $30.00 per square foot
• From 401 to 900 square feet the cost is $28.50 per square foot
• From 901 to 1500 square feet the cost is $27.50 per square foot
• From 1501 to 3000 square feet the cost is $25.50 per square foot
• 3001 square feet and above the cost is $23.00 per square foot

For contracts received after September 1, 2008 the cost for exhibit space is as follows:

• The first 100 square feet of exhibit space is $42.00 per square foot
• From 101 to 400 square feet the cost is $33.50 per square foot
• From 401 to 900 square feet the cost is $32.00 per square foot
• From 901 to 1500 square feet the cost is $30.50 per square foot
• From 1501 to 3000 square feet the cost is $28.50 per square foot
• 3001 square feet and above the cost is $25.50 per square foot

SUITE-ONLY
Cost for contracts received prior to September 1, 2008 is $42.00 per square foot.

Cost for contracts received after September 1, 2008 is $46.00 per square foot.

*Suite-only space is available exclusively to first-time 2009 DAC participating companies.

Become an EDA Consortium member for FY2009 by October 2, 2008 and receive a 10% discount on all space! Find membership information at http://www.edac.org.

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

Monday, July 27 · 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday, July 28 · 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday, July 29 · 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, July 30 · 9:00am - 1:00pm

• Illuminated exhibit space with 8’ high backwall drape if needed and 3’ high side rails.
• Suite walls and carpet according to the contract schedule.
• A 7” x 44” identification sign with your company name and booth number (in-line booths only).
• General exhibit hall security service.
• Daily aisle cleaning service.

• A descriptive listing in the official Final Program/Exhibit Guide, which can later serve your prospective buyers as a product directory.
• A Virtual DAC web booth.
• Access to the DAC promotional opportunities.
• Priority space selection for the 47th DAC.
• Choice of hotel accommodations including hospitality suites and meeting space in the convention center.
• A complimentary list of 46th DAC registrants following the conference.
• ONE free conference registration for every 500 square feet of exhibit space. Minimum: two full registrations, Maximum: twenty full registrations.

ABOUT THE FACILITIES
The Moscone Center offers DAC over 440,000 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 46th 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 Exhibit Space Application/Contract to:

For questions or further information contact:

Susie Horn, Director of Exhibit Operations
tel 303-530-4333 ext. 125

or

Rich Knight, Sales Manager
tel 303-530-4333 ext.130

• BECOME AN EXHIBITOR

  • Overview
  • Attendee Demographics
  • Prospectus
  • IC Design Central Partner Pavilion Prospectus
  • Exhibit Space Application/Contract
  • Exhibition Rules and Regulations
  • First Timers Benefits
  • DACeZine Media Kit
  • Exhibitor Comments



• THE EXHIBIT FLOOR

  • Who's Exhibiting
  • Who's New
  • Floorplan
  • 47th Exhibit Contract
  • 47th Exhibit Rules and Regulations
  • 45th Exhibition Photos
  • Best of DAC Exhibits Awards



• PLANNING
  INFORMATION

  • Hotel Reservations
  • Timeline/Checklist
  • Emergency Information
  • Registration & Exhibit Hours
  • Daily Exhibit Schedule
  • Convention Center Layout
  • Security Recommendations
  • Badge Policy
  • Exhibitor Services
  • Advance and Direct Shipment
  • Target Date Floorplan
  • DAC Images


• Exhibitor Resource Center Login