FSA and the IET Collaborate to Host IET & FSA International Semiconductor Forum.2007 Event Features Executive/Business and Technical Tracks PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- FSA FSA Financial Services Authority FSA Food Standards Agency (UK) FSA Farm Service Agency (USDA) FSA Financial Services Agency (Japan) (Fabless Semiconductor Association), the voice of the global fabless business model, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is a British professional body for those working in engineering and technology in the United Kingdom and worldwide. (IET IET Institution of Engineering and Technology (merged name of IEE and IIE) IET Initial Entry Training IET Image Enhancement Technology IET Institute of Environmental Technology (Houston, TX) ), the largest professional engineering society in Europe, announce the fourth annual IET & FSA International Semiconductor Forum will be held 14-15 May 2007 at le Palais Le Palais (Breton: Porzh-Lae) is a French commune located in the Morbihan département, in the Bretagne région. It is one of the four communes on the island Belle Île. des Congres in Paris, France. The event brings together high-tech industry leaders from around the world to examine the most pressing issues surrounding today's semiconductor industry. Building on the success of previous events, the forum will feature five esteemed keynote speakers, an executive/business track and this year, a new technical track targeted for engineers. Programme Themes Together, the tracks and keynote addresses offer two days of thematically focused presentations and panel discussions highlighting the following topics: * The Changing Semiconductor Landscape * New Technologies and New Markets * Implementing Emerging Technology * Consumer Market's Impact on Semiconductors * Advanced Node Adoption * Analog Intellectual Property (IP) * System-in-Package (SiP) * Supply Chain Management * Design for Yield, Design for Test, and Design for Manufacturing Visionary Keynotes Keynote speakers include: * Wim Roelandts, President, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Chairman, Xilinx, Inc. * Mike Muller, CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. , ARM * Jan Willis, Senior Vice President of Industry Alliances, Cadence Design Systems (company) Cadence Design Systems - A company that sells electronic design automation software and services. http://cadence.com/. See also Verilog. , Inc. * John Yu, COO, Chipnuts * Ron Torten, CEO, NemeriX Exposition In conjunction with the Forum, the event will feature an exposition highlighting semiconductor industry suppliers showcasing their latest products and services. Admission to the exposition is complimentary to all semiconductor professionals and promotes the expansion of global business partnerships. Vivian Pangburn, Vice President of Global Marketing at FSA, said: "FSA is pleased to collaborate with the IET for the fourth consecutive year and is excited about the enhancements we've made to this year's event. Based on the demand for more technically themed topics, we have added a new technical track providing in-depth discussions concerning today's semiconductor landscape. In addition, the event will feature an exposition showcasing suppliers to promote the cultivation and furthering of business partnerships." Paul Jackson Paul Jackson can refer to:
Registration Early bird registration for the forum is [euro]695 for IET and FSA members and [euro]795 for non-members. Forum prices will increase by [euro]100 on 12 April 2007. Registration for the exposition is complimentary when confirmed online prior to the event. On-site registration for the exposition is [euro]20. Sponsors ARM is the event's Platinum Plus sponsor. Platinum sponsors include austriamicrosystems, TSMC TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd TSMC Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation TSMC Traffic Systems Management Center TSMC Toll Station Management Controller TSMC Transportation Supply Maintenance Command TSMC Technical Services Manager Code and X-Fab. More Information To learn more and to register, please visit http://www.ietfsasemiconductorforum.com. Notes to editors: FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association) FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association) is the voice of the global fabless business model. Incorporated in 1994, FSA positively impacts the growth and return on invested capital of this business model to enhance the environment for innovation. It provides a platform for meaningful global collaboration between fabless companies Fabless Company The Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA) defines fabless as follows: Fabless (without fab) refers to the business methodology of outsourcing the manufacturing of silicon wafers, which hundreds of semiconductor companies have adopted. and their partners; identifies and articulates opportunities and challenges to enable solutions; and provides research, resources, publications and survey information. Members include fabless companies and their supply chain and service partners, representing more than 22 countries across the globe. www.fsa.org. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) The Institution of Engineering and Technology is the largest professional engineering society in Europe and reflects the interdisciplinary, global and inclusive nature of engineering and technology. With a worldwide membership of more than 150,000, the Institution aims to lead in the advancement of engineering and technology by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas at a local and global level and promoting best practice, ensuring that its members are thoroughly equipped to meet the needs of today's rapidly changing technological world. Membership comprises of individuals from a diverse range of technical backgrounds including IT, communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry , electronics, electrical, power engineering, software, control, informatics Same as information technology and information systems. The term is more widely used in Europe. and manufacturing and range from students to leading figures in industry, research and development and education. The IET was formed in 2006 by the Institution of Electrical Engineers This is a list of electrical engineers, people who made contributions to electrical engineering or computer engineering.
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