"The ConFab...One of the best conferences...PennWell's winning formula!"

"The ConFab is still one of the best conferences out there and it’s arguably the best place for suppliers to network with chip makers in the world… it was one of the best third-year conferences I’ve been to, which shows PennWell still has a winning formula… As for the presentations, they were generally excellent and the topics were superb"
CEO of VLSI Research, Inc. and publisher of  The Chip Insider 

"The ConFab continued its tradition of being a high-level get-together - the customer/supplier meetings were much better, as both sides learned from last year how to get the best from their private time together.  Both sides felt that PennWell's ConFab is one of the most productive uses of their time out there.  The suppliers here, that were not there last year, were very positive.  One had said they came because last year they lost an order just because they were not there - something that no conference has ever had such a strong effect."
CEO of VLSI Research, Inc. and publisher of  The Chip Insider 

"The ConFab is a hit."  That's how G. Dan Hutcheson, CEO of VLSI Research, Inc. and publisher of The Chip Insider ( May 26, 2005) summarized the comments of the participants at The ConFab, held May 15-18, 2005 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

The ConFab in Summary:

The executives who attended had the following characteristics:

• over 38 chipmakers participated in the event.
• 100% of these decision-makers were involved in buying equipment for fab.
• Collectively, they were involved in the decision-making process for buying over $46 billion in fab equipment over the next two years.
• 89% were at the director level or above.

The conference consisted of 7 sessions that spanned 9 hours over the 3 days of the event.  The focus was Chipmaking  and featured presentations from 26 speakers , including CEOs/Presidents,  SVPs/CTOs and VPs. The conference received high marks from all participants.                                        

                                     
 Testimonials from our Sponsors:

"The ConFab continues to differentiate itself from other conferences by providing opportunities to meet with top executives and to engage in open discussions within an informal setting.  The event is well organized and the conference is conducive to attracting senior level executives.  Overall, a great conference."
- Vice President, Technical Sales and Marketing, Nikon Precision Inc.

"Very high quality meetings and very cost effective to meet with 10 to 15 key industry executives and decision makers."
- Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Entegris

"The ConFab presented the opportunity for a wide range of people from across the industry to discuss timely manufacturing and business issues."
- EVP Sales & Marketing, Applied Materials, Inc

"We were impressed with the efficiency and high quality of the event, and derived the most value from the opportunity to have discussions and exchange information with customers."
- VP/GM US and Europe Field Operations, KLA-Tencor

"Overall good networking event."
- SVP of Worldwide Field Operations, KLA-Tencor
 

"The ConFab was a very good event - exceeding our expectations."
-Global Marketing Programs Manager, FEI
 

"Both the meetings and quality of attendees were very good."
-Semitool

"The ConFab was a well organized event and I would definitely recommend that we sponsor in the future."
-Ph.D.,CTO, Brewer Science

 "The conference was quite good. As for our meetings, we gained insight that will be useful in our efforts to advance business with those clients."
-CTO & SVP, GE Commercial Finance, Global Electronics Solutions

"Excellent contacts and quality meeting time.  The chipmakers were well prepared and engaged in our discussions."
-Dow Corning

Testimonials from our chipmakers:

"Good place to meet with peers, exchange and discuss information."
-SVP, Fab Operations, Chartered Semiconductor

 "Productive, interactive, informative, and fun."
- Wafer Fab Manager, Texas Instruments 

 "I would like to thank The ConFab team for the excellent set-up of the event.  It was very helpful for me to meet so many high-level managers that can support our day-to-day work within our industry."
- VP Manufacturing Services, Tower Semiconductor

"As my first time attending, The ConFab met my expectations. Good meeting, good organization and hosting.  Keeping it small is key so that attendees have the opportunity to challenge discussions and meet one-on-one."
-VP, Logic Opns., Texas Instruments, Inc.

"As an invited guest, I was extremely pleased to be a part of this event.  The venue and presentations were top quality.  The event was extremely well organized and well produced.  The organizers were extremely cordial and made the event easy to attend.  I was able to meet a huge number of people that I know as well as meet many new contacts."
-SVP, Mindspeed Technologies Inc.

"Very nice opportunity to meet vendor executives."
-Chief Distinguished Engineer, ECS Fellow, Sony Corporation

"The meetings and networking were excellent.  This is one of the best conferences I have ever attended.  I had the chance to sit down one-on-one with our vendors and discuss issues important to both parties. I networked formally and informally with the movers and shakers."
- Technology Development Manager, X-Fab Texas, Inc.