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also in the United States. The Panel will follow “The Next-
Generation” theme with additional participants from the
semiconductor industry and failure analysis labs. Look
forward to an exciting Panel Discussion.
OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL PROGRAM
The technical programalso underwent small changes,
based on attendees’ feedback from previous years. One
such change is an opening address, in selected sessions,
from well-known experts. These experts will discuss, for
example, the next generation of technology that lies just
beyond today’s horizon. As inprevious years, the Technical
Program Chair and her team of session chairs, co-chairs,
and reviewers will have a hard time selecting the very
best papers to be presented fromamong themany, many
excellent submissions we received. Thank you all for your
contributions. The technical program of ISTFA 2016 will
be another fantastic one. As in previous years, the tech-
nical program of paper presentations is accompanied by
posters, User Group meetings, short courses, as well as
tutorials. The latter also underwent an in-depth review
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of the value that each tutorial provides to the attendees,
and changes are being implemented. Look for all of these
updates in the advancedprogram, whichwill be published
at a later date on the ISTFA web page at istfa.org.
EXPO AND NETWORKING
ISTFA is well known for its extensive Exposition. In
2016, you can again expect more than 60 companies to
exhibit their latest tools and technologies. The Tools-of-
the-Trade Tour returns, so register early! Also returning are
the Expo-only hours, which allow you to stroll about the
Expo floor and maybe pursue one of the sweet desserts
that will be served.
The numerous networking opportunities are another
great benefit of ISTFA. The Social Event in Portland last
year set the bar very high. Many positive comments were
received by the Organizing Committee. However, I am
confident that “Billy Bob’s Texas” will be at least as good.
Ever wanted to learn to line dance or ride a bull?
You must experience all this in person. I invite you to
come to Fort Worth, Texas, on November 6 to enjoy five
days of ISTFA and its theme of “The Next Generation.”
Fort Worth Convention Center
The conference hotel, the Omni Fort Worth
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