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29 July 2009

Events News

46th DAC Announces Preliminary Attendance Figures

The 46th Design Automation Conference (DAC) attracted thousands to San Francisco’s Moscone Center this week. Preliminary numbers as of today show an increase in total conference and exhibit attendance by 12 percent over the 45th (Anaheim) and by three percent over the 44th (San Diego). The 46th DAC exhibits will be open through Thursday, July 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the technical program will continue through Friday.

This year’s preliminary attendance figures break down into the following categories:

DAC Exhibit-Only attendees:

3,247

DAC Technical conference (workshops, tutorials, etc.) attendees:

1,888

Final attendance numbers for the 46th DAC will be announced in August and are expected to be slightly adjusted.

“Despite the economic climate, DAC continues to be a vital event, and the annual meeting place for all of the electronic design and design automation community,” said Andrew B. Kahng, general chair, 46th DAC Executive Committee. “Engagement from across the industry was tremendous, and we are very pleased with this level of attendance.”

The 47th DAC will be held June 13 – 18, 2010 in Anaheim, Calif.

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