High quality training in three tracks on SystemVerilog, UVM, Python and C++
with new Lunch and Learn taster session on Wednesday
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – May 16, 2017– DAC, the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, is excited to once again host Thursday is Training Day allowing DAC attendees to attend high quality sessions in popular subjects. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. from June 18 - 22, 2017. Conference registration is now open, including sign-up for “Thursday is Training Day,” as well as the new free “Lunch ‘N’ Learn” taster session on Machine Learning on Wednesday.
All sessions are taught by highly respected instructors who are each subject matter experts in their own right...
Award-winning researcher and engineer honored for her contributions to electronic design
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – May 2, 2017 –– Janet Olson, vice president of engineering for RTL Synthesis R&D at Synopsys, Inc., has been selected as the recipient of the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award for 2017.
Janet Olson has been invaluable in leading a global team of more than 100 people to enable the world’s top IC suppliers to achieve fast time to market for their digital products. In addition to leading one of Synopsys’ flagship and largest products, Janet has been active in engaging and advancing women within the electronic design automation (EDA) industry. Her work has advanced the field of logic synthesis, resulting in innovative and patented technology to...
Free three-day floor passes with access to keynotes, exhibits, and DAC Pavilion presentations
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – April 3, 2017 –ClioSoft, OneSpin Solutions and True chip are sponsoring free three-day exhibit floor passes to the 2017 Design Automation Conference (DAC). For the ninth year, the “I LOVE DAC” badge provides access to keynotes, the DAC Pavilion and the exhibition floor which includes over 175 exhibitors, the World of IoT exhibit and an entertainment lunch corral for attendees to enjoy. 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 54th DAC will be held at the Austin...
IoT Front Line Tales, Seeing Double Can Help Your Design Process, Turbo Charging IoT, Emotionally Intelligent Technology and More
AUSTIN, Texas – March 29, 2017 – Keynotes at the 54th Design Automation Conference (DAC) will take place at the Austin Convention Center in Ballroom A, June 19 – 22, 2017. Keynotes start between 9:00 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. with exhibits opening at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Keynotes are open to all attendees and exhibitors.
DAC, the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, offers outstanding training, education, exhibits and networking opportunities for hardware designers, researchers, software developers and tool vendors. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin,...
New award at DAC recognizes young innovators in the field of design and automation of electronics. Nominations now open
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – February 6, 2017 – The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, is now accepting nominations for the Under-40 Innovators Award at the 54th DAC. The Under-40 Innovators Award is new this year and is sponsored by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the Electronic Systems Design Alliance (ESDA), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The award will recognize the top five young innovators (nominees should be 40 years or younger in age as of June 1, 2017) who are movers and shakers in the field of design and automation...
Nominating period open through March 3rd, 2017
LOUISVILLE, Colo. – January 31, 2017 – The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, is now accepting nominations for the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from June 18 - 22, 2017. Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 PM, MST, Friday, March 3rd, 2017.
This annual award, named for the late Marie R. Pistilli, the former organizer of DAC, recognizes individuals who have visibly helped to advance the profile of women in the electronics industry. This year’s honoree (to be announced prior to DAC) will be presented with the award at the 54th DAC...
2017 tracks include front-end silicon design, back-end silicon design and embedded software and systems
LOUISVILLE, Colo. –– December 20, 2016 ––The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, is pleased to announce the submission site for the 54th DAC Designer Track is now open. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from June 18 - 22, 2017.
The Designer Track brings together IC designers and embedded software developers from across the globe to present their design experiences on effective design flows, methods, and tool usage. The track offers a unique opportunity to network with and learn from other industry experts. The Designer Track co-chairs for 2017...
Calling all IP core designers, users, and IP ecosystem providers to plan and participate
LOUISVILLE, Colo. –– December 20, 2016 –– The premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems is pleased to announce the IP call for contributions for DAC 2017. The DAC IP Track brings together the users and the creators of IP to discuss both the benefits and challenges of using IP to accelerate the development of new electronics devices, as well as improving the quality of the devices. This Track provides educational and networking benefits for IP core designers, users, and IP ecosystem providers. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, California from June 18 - 22, 2017.
“The IP industry continues to fuel and...
Committee’s charter to focus on improving the exhibitor and attendee experience
Louisville, Colo. –– November 15, 2016 –– The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of electronic systems, has named the members of the 54th DAC Industry Liaison Committee (ILC). These volunteers serve as liaisons to various constituencies at DAC by proactively communicating and soliciting input to help drive an event that benefits all exhibitors and attendees. The ILC representatives work closely with the DAC Executive Committee to ensure a positive and successful experience for both the exhibitors and attendees. The 54th DAC will be held at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas from June 18 - 22, 2017.
“DAC is the melting pot...
Inspire tomorrow’s designs with submissions in EDA, electronic systems and software, intellectual property, IoT, automotive and security
LOUISVILLE, Colo. –– September 27, 2016 – For 54 years, the Design Automation Conference (DAC) has been recognized as the leading-edge conference on research and practice in tools and methodologies for the design and automation of electronic circuits and systems. DAC offers outstanding training, education, exhibits and networking opportunities for a worldwide community of designers, researchers, tool developers and vendors. The Technical Program Committee for DAC 2017 is soliciting high-quality submissions on design research, design practices and design automation for the Research Track, Designer Track and IP Track on the following...