Free three-day floor passes with access to keynotes, exhibits, and DAC Pavilion presentations

LOUISVILLE, Colo. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — March 10, 2016 — ATopTech, ClioSoft and OneSpin Solutions are sponsoring free three-day exhibit floor passes to the 2016 Design Automation Conference (DAC). For the eighth year, the “I LOVE DAC” badge provides access to keynotes, the DAC Pavilion and the exhibition floor which includes over 180 exhibitors, the new World of IoT exhibit, a food court featuring local favorite selections and more. DAC is the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems. The conference offers outstanding training, education, exhibits and networking opportunities for designers, researchers, tool developers and vendors. The 53^rd DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, from June 5 - 9, 2016.

The I LOVE DAC exhibit badge includes free entry to the exhibits on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (June 6 - 8, 2016) plus entry into the four keynotes and the DAC Pavilion, which includes three SKYTalks, Fireside CEO Chats, three Teardowns and Austin Angle talks. I LOVE DAC badge holders also will be able to attend the Silicon and Technology Art show starting on Monday, June 6^th. In addition, the I LOVE DAC badge offers outstanding networking opportunities at the evening receptions from 6:00 – 7:00pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and the Designer/IP Track Poster Sessions. I LOVE DAC registration is open now through May 18th.

“The I LOVE DAC program has been a great way to let more attendees interact, learn and catch up on the latest technologies at the premier event for electronic design,” said Eric Thune, vice president of sales and marketing at ATopTech. “Once again, we are pleased to be sponsoring free passes for the entire time the exhibit floor is open.”

“This program is a perfect opportunity for design engineers who have not attended DAC to experience the exhibits and keynotes and to learn what DAC offers. It provides them with a forum to network, listen to industry experts, and share ideas,” said Ranjit Adhikary, vice president of marketing at ClioSoft. “We look forward to being in Austin and to seeing lots of I LOVE DAC buttons on the exhibit floor.”

“As the EDA ecosystem expands to include embedded systems, IP and automotive electronics, a more open and inclusive DAC helps build a vibrant industry community,” stated OneSpin’s marketing vice president, Dave Kelf. “We are delighted to support the I LOVE DAC program to encourage engineers to experience all that DAC has to offer.”

What’s Happening on the Exhibition Floor

With over 180 exhibitors, this year’s conference offers exciting technologies and vendors to attendees. As well as visiting with exhibitors each day, attendees also can experience the following on the exhibit floor:

• Each day the DAC Pavilion features:
  • SKYTalks
  • Fireside Chats from industry CEOs
  • Austin Angle Talks
  • Teardowns
  • Panels each day
• World of IoT Pavilion:
  • Embedded Pavilion
  • IP Pavilion
  • Makers’ Market
• Designer/IP Poster Sessions
• NXP Race Cup US Finals
• Daily coffee breaks
• Food Trucks from local Austin vendors

The 2016 edition of the collectable I LOVE DAC button can be picked up at these booths: ATopTech #1648, ClioSoft #519, OneSpin #1249, or the DAC Pavilion #1839.

About DAC

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized as the premier event for the design of electronic circuits and systems and for electronic design automation (EDA). Members of a diverse worldwide community from more than 1,000 organizations attend each year, represented by system designers and architects, logic and circuit designers, validation engineers, CAD managers, senior managers and executives, and researchers and academicians from leading universities. Close to 60 technical sessions selected by a committee of electronic design experts offer information on recent developments and trends, management practices and new products, methodologies and technologies. A highlight of DAC is its exhibition and suite area with approximately 200 of the leading and emerging EDA, silicon, intellectual property (IP) and design services providers. The conference is sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Electronic Design Automation Consortium (EDA Consortium), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and is supported by ACM's Special Interest Group on Design.