GSA & IET International Semiconductor Forum – June 2-3, 2009
Mark your diary for this premier conference in Munich. The 2009 program boasts 20 speakers from global semi companies and will highlight:

• European expertise in Analog/mixed-signal
• Wireless and MEMS applications
• Markets for ASICs and module packaging trends
• A town hall discussion moderated by Lip-Bu Tan of Cadence on the future of the emerging company semiconductor business model and its impact on sourcing innovation
• Global economic outlook by Barclays Capital Chief European Economist Julian Callow
• Keynote address on Recovery Readiness by Dr. Aart de Geus  

Early bird pricing of 25% off has been extended through May 15th as well as a special offer of 3 people for the price of 2 for €990! Register Today!

Explore Our Ecosystem EDA Portal
This portal offers market intelligence, tools, and working group information for the EDA professional. GSA wants your whitepapers, articles and presentations, load your files today!

GSA Emerging Opportunities Luncheon – Presentations Now Available
This year, GSA hosted a dynamic luncheon on April 7, 2009 in Santa Clara. Featuring distinguished speakers from the consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, this luncheon provided valuable insight into new avenues of growth for suppliers, fabless, IDM and foundries alike. Now you can take advantage of the powerful presentations given at this successful event. Download Now!

ITAC and GSA Conference Presentations Available
Download the conference presentations from April 14th and 15th in Waterloo addressing microelectronics and the impact on our daily lives.  Available for download in the GSA Ecosystem Portals.

Receive Wafer & Back-End Pricing Data at No Cost
Fabless and IDM companies that participate in the Wafer & Back-End Pricing Survey will receive access to the results at no cost. If you are a fabless or IDM company that is interested in participating in this quarterly survey, click here.

Publish an Article in GSA Forum
Submit your abstract for the September 2009 issue of GSA Forum focused on the semiconductor supply chain. For topics of interest, abstract and article deadlines, as well as guidelines, click here. For more information, contact Chelsea Boone.

Global Semiconductor Financial Tracker
This quarterly downloadable Excel spreadsheet includes over 10,000 financial data points for over 350 semiconductor companies. GSA members can download the Q4 2008 spreadsheet at no cost, while non-members can purchase the Q4 2008 spreadsheet at the GSA Store. To view the top 10 semiconductor companies/fabless companies by CY 2008 revenue, click here.

MS/RF PCM/Process Checklist Sub-Working Group Meeting
The PCM/Process Checklist Sub-Working Group will work to develop a checklist that will help in communicating basic process parameters and criteria for mixed-signal and RF processes. Their next meeting will be May 20th at 10:00am PDT. Please contact Chelsea Boone if you are interested in joining.

MOS-AK/GSA Workshop at ESSDERC/ESSCIRC
MOS-AK and GSA will hold a workshop on September 18, 2009 in Athens to classify the most important directions for the future development of compact models and to clearly identify areas that need further research.

National Microelectronics Institute
International Conference on CMOS Variability
May 12 – 13, 2009
London, UK

GSA & IET International Semiconductor Forum
June 2-3, 2009
Munich, Germany

Receive 25% off, early bird pricing is extended though May 15th! The 2009 Forum boast 20 global semi leaders and is focused on leveraging and maximizing European expertise in analog/mixed-signal, wireless and MEMS applications, as well as addressing the markets for ASICs and multi-die packaging trends. The forum will feature a town hall discussion on the future of the emerging company semiconductor business model and its impact on sourcing innovation. Save today by registering 3 colleagues for €990!

The Confab
June 14-17, 2009
Las Vegas, NV

The ConFab is a global conference and business meeting where executives from equipment and material suppliers can meet with key decision makers from semiconductor manufacturers to discuss current business and technology issues and future strategic development in device manufacturing. If you are interested in The ConFab please visit www.theconfab.com and fill out the VIP Attendee Qualification Form. Your conference registration and travel costs are complimentary if you qualify.

Semiconductor Leaders Forum TAIWAN
November 11, 2009
Hsinchu, Taiwan

In its sixth year, the Forum features a half day of educational programming, with industry experts sharing insight and discussing timely, relevant topics for today's semiconductor industry. This event provides a networking platform for C level executives from fabless, IDM and OEM to meet face to face with suppliers communicating their latest products and services. Join us as we hear perspectives from prominent leaders, including Joep van Beurden, Chief Executive Officer, CSR and Lip Bu Tan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Cadence. Register today!

For event sponsorship opportunities in 2009, contact Darryl Leavitt at 888.322.5195 ext 113.