IMAPS 2008
The 41st International Symposium on Microelectronics
Bringing together the entire microelectronics supply chain!

November 2-6, 2008
Rhode Island Convention Center - Providence, Rhode Island USA

Conference and Exhibition: November 4-6, 2008

Professional Development Courses: November 2-3, 2008

Early Registration Deadline: September 24, 2008
Hotel Deadline: Extended to September 30, 2008

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We would like to invite you to 41st International Symposium on Microelectronics in Providence, Rhode Island, where you will be able to enjoy plenty of family fun, a critically acclaimed arts scene, a sophisticated nightlife, and world-class dining options. We have brought together a Technical Program featuring 31 sessions containing more than 200 presentations addressing all aspects of microelectronics packaging - “everything in electronics between the chip and the system.” 

IMAPS 2008 will feature...

Two World-Renown Keynote Presentations	Dr. John C. Zolper Vice President, Raytheon Company The Honorable Donald L. Carcieri Governor of Rhode Island
An Unmatched, Global Technical Program	31 Sessions, 200+ Papers 6 Concurrent Technical Tracks addressing: Industry Focused Areas; Systems/Design; Materials; Signal Integrity; Relability; Advanced Technologies; and Packaging Processes Program at a Glance | Interactive Track
19 Professional Development Courses	Intro to Microelectronics Packaging...; Advances in 3D...; Multilayer Co-fired Ceramics; MEMS/MOEMS, Nano...; Biomedical Materials...; Screen Printing; Advanced Thermal...; Wire Bonding...; High Temp and Harsh Environments...; Alternative Energy Overview... and many more.
Translated Sessions: Japanese-to-English and Chinese-to-English	Microelectronics Packaging in China; and Technology Drivers Trends of High Density Packaging for Mobile Electronics
State-of-the-Art Exhibition and Technology Showcase	200 booths displaying new products and concepts. Booth space is limited - reserve before it's too late.
Global Business Council Marketing Forum	Alternative Energy: Options, Supply Chains, and Industry Trends
Alternative Energy Panel Discussion	This panel will address the need for energy, hot markets and what is not, and where microelectronics already is involved and where the role must be expanded.
Invaluable Student Program	Student Industry Panel/Reception, Plant Tour, Student Competitions and other programs are designed to provide students with technical information, industry insight, and valuable connections.

...and that's only the technical side of the Symposium! There are also a lot of other exciting activites planned for you -- the 14th Annual Golf Classic, the Spouse/Companion Tour, to name only a few.

Welcome to the 41st International Symposium on Microelectronics - IMAPS 2008, Providence!