WHO: The Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), a growing international association of companies providing goods and services throughout the semiconductor design ecosystem

WHAT: Will host a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Outlook where Arm’s Simon Segars, Dean Drako of IC Manage, Wally Rhines from Mentor, a Siemens Business, and Sonics’ Grant Pierce will discuss trends within the semiconductor design ecosystem. Ed Sperling, editor-in-chief of Semiconductor Engineering, will moderate the panel of ESD Alliance board of directors, in a discussion about trends, potential opportunities and danger signs. Each CEO will present a brief opening statement about the future of the industry. An interactive and moderated audience discussion will follow.

WHEN: Thursday, April 5. A private networking reception for ESD Alliance members will be held from 5:30 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. An open reception including food and drinks will begin at 6:15 p.m. The panel will begin at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Cadence Design Systems, Building 10

2655 Seely Avenue

San Jose, Calif. 95134

The evening is open free of charge to all ESD Alliance member companies. Non-members can attend for a fee of $40. Registration information can be found at: bit.ly/2p9NNwj

About the Electronic System Design Alliance

The Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance, an international association of companies providing goods and services throughout the semiconductor design ecosystem, is a forum to address technical, marketing, economic and legislative issues affecting the entire industry. It acts as the central voice to communicate and promote the value of the semiconductor design industry as a vital component of the global electronics industry.

Follow the ESD Alliance:

Website: esd-alliance.org

ESD Alliance Bridging the Frontier blog: bit.ly/2oJUVzl

Twitter: @ESDAlliance

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