Sep. 28, 2009 (Business Wire) -- The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) is hosting the 2009 GSA Emerging Opportunities Expo & Conference on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif. The event brings together global semiconductor industry professionals to generate, foster and strengthen business partnerships.
The conference, beginning at 9:00 a.m., will feature leading industry executives and research analysts addressing emerging opportunities in the innovation business model, energy harvesting, medical applications, home networking, cloud computing, mobile gaming, and smart grids.
The conference and exhibition will run parallel to each other on the show floor. GSA’s booth #421 will feature detailed information on GSA resources, including:
- Reports and publications
- Business tools
- Directories
- Surveys
- Start-up resources
- Industry data
On-site registration is $25. For additional information, visit http://www.gsaglobal.org/expo/2009/.
Platinum sponsors are:
- Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc.
- GLOBALFOUNDRIES
- i2 Technologies
- TSMC
Gold sponsors are:
- Mentor Graphics
- Siliconaire
Media sponsors are:
- EDA Café
- Inside Chips
- Semiconductor Times
About GSA
The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by fostering a more effective fabless ecosystem through collaboration, integration and innovation. It addresses the challenges within the supply chain including IP, EDA/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging to enable industry-wide solutions. Providing a platform for meaningful global collaboration, the Alliance identifies and articulates market opportunities, encourages and supports entrepreneurship, and provides members with comprehensive and unique market intelligence. Members include companies throughout the supply chain representing 25 countries across the globe. www.gsaglobal.org

