"More Solutions Provided by EDA Vendors"

In order to realize the fascinating applications and promising business opportunities discussed in edaForum08´s sessions it is indispensable to have access to professional tools and design flow solutions, completed by professional services. In an exhibition and in short talks within the Company Presentations Session leading EDA vendors will present their tools and solutions for applications and issues like that discussed in edaForum08´s technical and business sessions.

Participating Companies:

The exhibiting vendors have been asked to present their answers for the problems designers face in their daily work today. This part has been prepared in close cooperation with the active and growing IC-Design Working Group representing almost 700 IC designers within the "Silicon Saxony Technology Network". The EDA vendors have been invited to discuss with companies like AMD, NXP, Qimonda, X-FAB, ZMD and many others appropriate solutions for their design projects and to give an update on their tool offering, however focussing on what is new and is solving burning issues.

Date, Time Thursday, December 11, 2008, 9:00 am - 1:15 pm		Location Hilton Hotel Dresden, Saal 2 An der Frauenkirche 5 01067 Dresden, Germany
Program
9:00 am	Jürgen Haase, edacentrum e.V.	Welcome Address and Introduction
9:05 am	Heinz Martin Esser, Silicon Saxony e.V.	"The Silicon Saxony - The Leading European Network for Semiconductor Technology" Heinz Martin Esser, member of the board will introduce the Silicon Saxony Technology Network and highlight the work of its IC-Design Working Group.
9:25 am	Thomas Hötzel, ZMD AG and head of the Silicon Saxony Working Group IC-Design	"EDA Challenges to Improve Design Efficiency" Thomas Hötzel, CTO of ZMD AG and head of the Silicon Saxony Working Group IC-Design, will present an overview about the Working Group IC-Design and the major technical challenges in the design projects done in the Silicon Saxony network and about the new solutions they require from EDA vendors.
9:45 am - 10:25 am	Company Presentations Part 1: Leading EDA vendors present their tools and solutions for applications and issues raised by IC designer from the industry.
09:45 am	CST GmbH
10:05 am	OneSpin Solutions GmbH
10:25 am - 10:50 am	Exhibition and Coffee Break The participants can discuss with leading EDA vendors about their tools and solutions. Exhibitors:
10:50 am - 11:50 am	Company Presentations Part 2: Leading EDA vendors present their tools and solutions for applications and issues raised by IC designer from the industry.
10:50 am	Synopsys GmbH
11:10 am	Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA
11:30 am	Mentor Graphics GmbH
11:50 am - 01:15 pm	Exhibition and (invited) Lunch The participants can discuss with leading EDA vendors about their tools and solutions. Exhibitors: All participants and company representatives are cordially invited for lunch.

The exhibition will also remain during all edaForum08 breaks and will be open on Thursday, 11. December 2008, 13:15 – 17:30 and Friday, 12. December 2008, 08:45 – 14:30.

Registration

The participation at the Company Presentations is free of charge but provides a personal registration.
To register choose either registration online or fax the registration form to +49 511 762 19695.
Further information by Ms. Maren Sperber, +49 511 762-19699, sperberedacentrum [dot] de

Registration Deadline

December 5, 2008