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DATE is the top scientific event in Design, Automation, and Test of microelectronics and embedded systems for the academic and industrial research communities worldwide. It provides a unique networking opportunity, bringing together designers and design automation users, researchers and vendors, as well as specialists in hardware and software design, test and manufacturing of electronic circuits and systems.

In 2018, the conference will take place again in Dresden, Germany, after successful editions in 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016. The International Congress Center Dresden with its state-of-the-art conference facilities is located on the banks of the river Elbe and provides a spectacular view of the historic city centre. It is easily and quickly accessible by public transport and within walking distance to downtown Dresden with all its popular sights such as the rebuilt Frauenkirche. The Saxon State capital Dresden is recognized for its cutting-edge technology and economy sector in Germany and abroad. With more than 46 research institutes, various universities, and numerous non-university research organizations, Dresden states an important centre of science. Silicon Saxony is one of Europe’s most successful trade associations for semiconductor, electronic, microsystems, and software industries, with more than 300 members. DATE is cooperating closely with Silicon Saxony to maximize quality visitor attendance to the show and increase visibility of the conference in the region. Dresden, therefore, provides the perfect venue for another successful edition of the DATE conference.

The DATE exhibition will run for three days (Tuesday-Thursday). The spacious exhibition area will be located close to the conference rooms in the heart of the International Congress Centre and benefits from natural daylight. As the area is positioned centrally and will host the coffee and lunch break area as well, a constant frequentation will be guaranteed.

DATE also arranges a number of special events and features on the show floor in order to increase exhibition visits, such as an Exhibition Reception on Tuesday evening, extended conference breaks and an Exhibition Theatre with industry themed presentations.

Thus, the exhibition offers the perfect opportunity for discussions and talks with conference delegates, for gaining new industry contacts or intensifying existing business relationships. Furthermore, the DATE exhibition states the perfect venue for industries to meet university professors to foster their university programme and especially for PhD Students to meet their future employers.

DATE continues to be a growing event attracting more than 1,500 conference delegates and exhibition visitors annually.

The vibrant exhibition at DATE 2016, Dresden

The University Booth fosters the transfer of academic work to industry. Universities and public research institutes are invited to demonstrate their mature hardware platforms, prototypes tools and pre-commercial results.

DATE, the Design, Automation and Test Conference and Exhibition is the unique European event bringing together researchers, users and vendors as well as specialists in design, test and manufacturing of electronic circuits and systems. The University Booth is part of the DATE program and is sponsored by the DATE Sponsors Committee.

Being hosted by the largest electronic system design and test conference in Europe, the University Booth offers a unique chance to show your prototypes to both academia and industry during the exhibition. Demonstrations have to be accompanied by a one-page full description which will be published and distributed to all conference participants. They will be presented at the booth and will be supported by electronic and/or other media.

The University Booth is part of the DATE exhibition and is free of charge for presenters and their visitors.

Deadlines and schedule

• Monday, July 31, 2017: Web based submission form is available
• Sunday, January 14, 2018 23:59:59 CET: Deadline for submission
• Friday, January 20, 2017: Notification of acceptance
• Monday, February 06, 2017 23:59:59 CET: Deadline for full description of the demonstrator in PDF
• Tuesday, February 14, 2017: Final Programme of the University Booth at DATE 2018 available
• March 20-22, 2018: University Booth at DATE 2018

DATE 2018 will take place from March 19 – 23, 2018, in Dresden, Germany, and will be chaired by Jan Madsen, DTU, Lyngby, Denmark.

The detailed Exhibition & Sponsorship Brochure and further information will be sent in June, 2017.

In case of any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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