EDA Consortium DAC 2015 Roadmap

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	DAC 2015 Keynotes

			Monday, June 8: 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM Brian Otis Google Smart Lens: IC Design and Beyond

			Tuesday, June 9: 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM Jeffrey J. Owens The Design of Innovation That Drives Tomorrow


			Wednesday, June 10: Keynote Panel 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Jeff Massimmilla Craig Smith John McElroy Cyber Threats to Connected Cars: Staying Safe Requires More Than Following the Rules of the Road



			Thursday, June 11: 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM John Rogers Electronics for the Human Body

	Sunday, June 7^th 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Gary Smith's EDA Update Come hear Gary Smith's annual update on the state of EDA. This year's talk will focus on the latest challenges facing EDA vendors. How is the Connected Systems market impacting the growth path of the major EDA players? How can EDA vendors prepare for the changes? The annual EDA forecast also will be shared. (Intercontinental Hotel, Ballroom A) More information.

	Sunday, June 7^th 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM: DAC 2015 Kick-Off Reception Join industry leaders as we open DAC 2015 with a lively evening of networking, food, and fun, hosted by the DAC Executive Committee and sponsored by Austin. (Intercontinental Hotel, Ballroom BC) More information.

	Monday, June 8^th 8:45 AM to 9:20 AM: Phil Kaufman Award Re-Presentation Join EDAC and the IEEE/CEDA prior to Tuesday Morning's Keynote Address at 8:45 AM in the Gateway Ballroom as we proudly re-present the 2014 Phil Kaufman Award to Dr. Lucio Lanza. Dr. Lanza was selected to receive the award for providing innovative EDA and IP companies with exceptional vision, mentoring, and financial support. (Gateway Ballroom) More information.

	Monday, June 8 ^th 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM: Trends and What's Hot at DAC Longtime EDA analyst Gary Smith of Gary Smith EDA will give us his take on the EDAÂ’s hottest technology trends. How will the dramatic changes in EDA, the semiconductor market and the design community affect you? What are the hot Â‘must seesÂ’ at this yearÂ’s conference? (DAC Pavilion, booth 311) Find out here!

	Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday June 8 ^rd through 10 ^th 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Fireside Chats with CEOs Wally Rhines, Lip-Bu Tan, and Aart de Geus Join EDA CEOs Wally Rhines (Mentor), Lip-Bu Tan (Cadence), and Aart de Geus (Synopsys) for one-on-one fireside chats. Bring your questions! (DAC Pavilion, Booth 311). Walden C. Rhines (Monday, June 8, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mentor Graphics Corp. Join Wally for a wide ranging conversation spanning his career, the path he sees for the industry, and the changing role of design automation. Lip-Bu Tan (Tuesday, June 9, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM) President and Chief Executive Officer, Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Lip Bu will talk about the trends in design, where the challenges are, and why EDA is evolving to address complete end-product development. Aart J. de Geus (Wednesday, June 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM) Chairman and co-Chief Executive Officer, Synopsys, Inc. Hear Aart's views on the future of design, the challenges of 10nm and beyond, and why the industry must Â‘shift leftÂ’ on verification. HeÂ’ll also look ahead to where the future opportunities will be in the next one to five years.

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Membership includes:
Educational and networking opportunities . Timely, detailed market data on EDA, SIP, and services.

Ride the DAC Bus! For a worry free way to attend DAC, take the shuttle from San Jose! Multiple daily departures Monday - Wednesday, free parking! ( More information .)

	Tuesday, June 9 ^th 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM: DAC Management Day DAC Management Day provides managers with timely information to help them make decisions where business and technology intersect. This is a unique opportunity for managers to gain insights from their peers in the industry. Don't miss EDAC Export chair Larry Disenhof's talk on how export controls affect you! (Room 309) More information.

	Tuesday, June 9 ^th 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM: The State of the Internet of Things: Promises, Opportunities and Roadblocks The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a mainstream term but much of the attention is focused on the latest gadgets rather than IoT's potential in super-charging efficiencies of every industry sector. Join Jim Hogan and a panel of experts as they explore what this means for design professionals. (DAC Pavilion) More information.

	Wednesday, June 10 ^th 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM: The Internet of Things: Can We Create a Virtual Silicon Valley? Join 2014 Phil Kaufman Award recipient Lucio Lanza and leading business experts as they discuss whether the semiconductor industry is at the point where it can export Silicon Valley to the rest of the world. (DAC Pavilion, booth 311) More information.

	Wednesday, June 10 ^th - Thursday, June 11 ^th 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM: EDAC/CELUG Co-Located Enterprise Licensing Conference This interactive event will focus on Enterprise Licensing, with presentations and panels addressing current and future challenges to adapting high technology tools so that users can be more productive. This co-located event will bring Licensing Solution Providers and Independent Software Vendors together with Enterprise Customers from key industries for interactive, face-to-face meetings. (Room 309). More information.