Advantest opens registration for the VOICE 2017 developer conference

TOKYO, JAPAN–(Marketwired – January 10, 2017) – Leading semiconductor test equipment provider, Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) has opened registration for the VOICE 2017 Developer Conference, taking place on May 16 and 17 in Palm Springs, California, and on May 26 in Shanghai, China. Both conferences share the theme “Measure the Connected World and Everything in It” as VOICE enters its second decade.

VOICE 2017 will provide attendees with extensive learning and networking opportunities, including technical presentations on eight topic areas, partner exhibits and social gatherings. In addition, the 2017 VOICE Technology Kiosk Showcase will be expanded to include more interactive discussion sessions at both locations. The VOICE 2017 General Assembly in Palm Springs will also include a keynote address on the topic. Internet securityby former FBI Special Agent Chris Tarbell, one of the most successful cybersecurity cops of all time. For more program information, visit the VOICE website at https://voice.advantest.com.

“Over the past decade, VOICE has experienced exceptional growth in size and quality year over year, becoming one of the most respected technical conferences in semiconductor test,” said Angie Lemon, technical chair of the VOICE 2017 Developer Conference and senior test engineer at NXP. “VOICE provides a tremendous opportunity for Advantest’s global developers, users and third-party vendors to network and share their best practices and new innovations. Attendees will gain knowledge and insight into Advantest’s latest user applications, tester software features, test equipment and handlers. The 2017 technical program is shaping up better than ever, as the VOICE 2017 Call for Papers has broken all previous records for abstract submissions. Be sure to join us as we usher in the next decade of VOICE!”

Participation in VOICE 2017

Online registration is now open at https://voice.advantest.com/register. The 20% early bird discount for the Palm Springs event ends March 10. Group discounts are also available. For more information, email [email protected]. Those interested in attending the VOICE China event can email [email protected]. Presentations in China will be in Mandarin Chinese.

VOICE 2017 registrants are encouraged to make their hotel reservations early. The deadline for the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Palm Springs is April 14, 2017. Additional hotel information for both venues is available on the VOICE website at https://voice.advantest.com/hotel-reservations.

Sponsorship VOICE 2017

For companies interested in supporting VOICE 2017, a limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for both locations. For details, visit https://voice.advantest.com/opportunities.

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About the VOICE 2017 Developer Conference

Led by a steering committee of volunteer representatives from Advantest and its customers, VOICE is the premier conference for the growing international community of users and strategic partners involved with Advantest’s V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms and Advantest’s memory testers, handlers and test cell solutions. The conference provides a unique opportunity to help make semiconductor test as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Attendees gain and share valuable insights, build long-term relationships and learn what’s new about Advantest test equipment, handlers and applications.

About Advantest Corporation

Advantest is a world-class technology company and a leading manufacturer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry, as well as a leading manufacturer of measurement instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its cutting-edge systems and products are integrated into the world’s most advanced semiconductor production lines. The company also focuses on research and development for emerging markets that benefit from advances in nanotechnology and terahertz technology. The company has also introduced multivision scanning electron microscopes, essential for photomask production, and groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tools. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in the United States in 1982, and now has offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.advantest.com.