Welcome to DATE2011 which will take place in the beautiful city of Grenoble, France, from 14 to 18 March, 2011. Grenoble is a key semiconductor site in Europe, and a major industrial and scientific centre for micro and nano electronics, making it a perfect place for hosting DATE2011.

DATE2011 will be the place to learn about the latest in the design and engineering of electronic systems and embedded software, please read the message from the Technical Programme Chair, Professor Enrico Macii. DATE 2011 will feature two Special Days focussing on topics of outstanding importance to industry and academia and will dedicate a full-day program of keynotes, panels, tutorials and technical presentations to each of them. The special days are: Smart Devices of the Future and Intelligent Energy Management-Supply and Utilisation.

DATE has a vibrant and professional exhibition which provides excellent opportunities for close interaction between industrial and scientific research, managers, designers, developers, and others. The exhibition in Grenoble will feature a multitude of world market-leaders and numerous start-ups in the semiconductor and EDA sectors. I would be delighted to hear from you if you are considering to exhibit at DATE, or becoming a supporter of DATE.

For more detailed information on DATE2011, visit http://www.date-conference.com/. Join us for an informative and inspiring week in Grenoble.

Best Wishes
Bashir M. Al-Hashimi
University of Southampton, UK
General Chair, DATE2011