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February 20-22, 2007
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Last Chance to Register for the Ottawa Designers Learning Symposium

The upcoming IPC Designers Learning Symposium taking place in Ottawa, Canada, is shaping up to be one of the most successful symposiums to date. We've put together a talented list of presenters to speak on the latest relevant topics in design. Whether it's general tips on preparation and improving the design process or detailed information on High Speed PCB Design and Signal Integrity, come network with your peers and hear from industry experts as they share the experiences that have made them successful.

After the Symposium, stay in Ottawa to attend the Basic or Advanced IPC Designers Certification Workshop scheduled for the 17 th - 19 th . We've put together a full week of events that you won't find anywhere else.   Achieve your personal goals, improve your marketability, and increase your value to your employer. Prove that you are passionate about design as a career by becoming a Certified Interconnect Designer (C.I.D.).

Symposium Agenda – August 16th, Ottawa, Canada
8:00 am – 8:30 am REGISTRATION/COFFEE RECEPTION
8:30 am – 9:30 am The Designer — Preparing for Future Challenges
9:30 am – 10:30 am The Design Process — Preparing for Continuous Improvement
10:30 am - 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am – 12:15 am Lead Free Overview for the Printed Board Designer
12:15 am – 1:15 pm LUNCH
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Advancements in SMT Terminal Blocks Design and Manufacturing Realization
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Implementing Surface Mount Land Pattern Design with the IPC-7351
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm BREAK
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm High Speed PCB Design and Signal Integrity; Hot Technologies and Constraints
4:30 pm ADJOURN

The Symposium and Certification Workshops are taking place at General Dynamics Canada, 3785 Richmond Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2H 5B7, Canada. For more information, please view the brochure at http://dc.ipc.org/dls_bro_ottawa_0806_004.pdf or contact Nate Fitt at 847-597-2827. To register, fill out the registration form on page 7 of the brochure and fax to 847-615-5661, or contact IPC's registration department at 847-597-2861 or registration@ipc.org .

The IPC is dedicated to making these events available to the design community. Take advantage of the Buy 3, Get 1 Free by registering four attendees from the same company, at the same time, or save $50 off the Symposium Registration fee by signing up for one of our Designers Certification Workshops.

Come see for yourself why attending these programs enhance your design education and teach you the skills that can be applied to your everyday workflow immediately.