Conferences Highlight Optoelectronics, Photonics
Don Swanson, Contributing Editor -- Semiconductor International, 9/15/2001
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The 34th International Symposium on Microelectronics will offer special emphasis on the emerging technologies of photonics and optoelectronics. In addition to technical sessions on these advanced technologies during the symposium, two companion events will focus specifically on these technologies — the Microelectronics Marketing Research Council (MMRC) meeting prior to the show, and an Advanced Technology Workshop afterward.
IMAPS 2001, sponsored by the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS), will be held Oct. 9-11 at the Baltimore Convention Center. This annual trade exposition and technical conference is expected to draw more than 5000 of the industry's leading engineers, management professionals, technicians, purchasers, suppliers and marketers. Other activities and events such as plant tours and a spouse program are scheduled in conjunction with the event.
"IMAPS 2001 is shaping up to be a dynamic, well-attended show with a great deal to offer in terms of the technical program and technology on exhibit," said John Graves, general chair. "Reinforcing this forecast, we have a very good chance of selling out the Exhibition Hall. IMAPS 2001 offers a powerful technical program, progressive professional development courses, and many forums for industry professionals to share the latest developments in microelectronics."
The MMRC fall meeting will focus on optoelectronics packaging, covering such topics as relevant issues, enabling technology and government policy considerations. Presentations will focus on the market for this new technology, including drivers for the growth of the optoelectronics industry. Key roadmaps from around the globe will be presented, and issues such as requirements for low-cost packaging solutions, material and substrate needs, and assembly equipment automation requirements enabling the mass production of low-cost packages will be addressed. Key U.S. government funding activities and policies to promote the development of the optoelectronics industry also will be covered. Sponsored by IMAPS, the meeting will convene Oct. 5-7 at the Westin Fairfax Hotel in Washington.
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| IMAPS 2001, to be held Oct. 9-11 in Baltimore, is expected to attract more than 5,000 engineers, management professionals, technicians, purchasers, suppliers and marketers. (Source: Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association) |
For more information about these events, visit www.imaps.org.
