The organizers of the IEEE Compound Semiconductor IC Symposium (formerly IEEE GaAs IC Symposium) and CS-MAX are co-locating again to bring you an event with unrivalled scope in the Compound Semiconductor industry. The combined forum comprises the IEEE Compound Semiconductor IC Symposium (CSICS) AND the 4th Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing Expo (CS-MAX), organized by Compound Semiconductor magazine.   For the first time The Key Conference will run alongside the other events in Compound Semiconductor Week, November 1-2, 2005. This event is an executive-level meeting that will focus on the key technological themes and market trends that will dominate the future of the industry. It is a must for senior management who appreciate how vital it is to gain an in-depth understanding of market developments and competitor strategies. Detailed information on each conference, call for papers, schedules, etc. will be available on the organizers respective websites, CSIC Symposium and CS-MAX. If you are interested in speaking opportunities at The Key Conference please contact Michael Hatcher at michael.hatcher@iop.org. The Compound Semiconductor Week Technology Exhibition will be held at the Hyatt Grand Champions Hotel in Palm Springs (Indian Wells), California, October 30 - November 1, 2005. A wide variety of companies will be featuring informative and interesting displays with corporate representatives on hand. The combined exhibition gives companies access to buyers that are interested in the entire array of compound semiconductor products and services, i.e., materials, manufacturing, device technology, integrated circuits, related services, commercial and military applications. Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa $160 Single/Double Yes   Room rates are subject to occupancy tax, currently 9.25% plus $10 per day Resort Fee. PLEASE CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY FOR NEW RESERVATIONS, CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS - 760-341-1000                    CSICS*                   CS-MAX*              KEY CONF.*          Advance Before 9/30 Regular After 9/30 Advance Before 9/30 Regular After 9/30 Advance Before 9/30 Regular After 9/30   FULL REGISTRATION       IEEE/IOP Member $480 $530 $450 $495 $625 $695     Non-IEEE/IOP Members $530 $600 $495 $545 $695 $765     Student $200 $250 N/A N/A N/A N/A   SPECIAL 1-DAY REGISTRATION MON, TUE or WED MON, TUE or WED        IEEE/IOP Member $250 $300 $250 $300 N/A N/A     Non-IEEE/IOP Members $300 $350 $300 $350 N/A N/A   SHORT COURSE       Regular $350 $450 N/A N/A N/A N/A     Student $200 $300 N/A N/A N/A N/A   PRIMER COURSE       Regular $175 $175 N/A N/A N/A N/A     Student $75 $75 N/A N/A N/A N/A   SHORT COURSE NOTES ONLY $100 $100 N/A N/A N/A N/A   PRIMER COURSE NOTES ONLY $50 $50 N/A N/A N/A N/A   TECHNICAL DIGEST ONLY $75 $75 $75 $75 N/A N/A   DIGEST CD ROM ONLY $100 $100 $100 $100 N/A N/A   EXTRA RECEPTION TICKET (Sun) $30 $30 N/A N/A N/A N/A   EXTRA THEME PARTY TICKET (Tue) $75 $75 $75 $75 $75 $75   EXTRA COCKTAIL PARTY TICKET (Wed) N/A N/A N/A N/A $50 $50   GOLF OUTING (Tue) $85 $85 $85 $85 $85 $85   *Combined Registration Discount: Attendees who register for at least two full conferences will receive a $100 discount off the total registration fees. Refund Policy: Registration fees are non-transferable. Before September 30, 2005: Full refunds less $100 handling fee will be granted for cancellations received in writing by September 30, 2005. Please include the pre-registrant name and to whom the refund check should be made payable. All refunds will be processed after the Conference. After September 30, 2005: All registration fees are non-refundable.  Registration fees do not include accommodations or transportation. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. YOU MAY REGISTER ON-SITE AT THE HYATT GRAND CHAMPIONS BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 at 3:00PM.     Online Reservations | Our Story | Services | Client List | Testimonials | Contact Us | Home © VIP MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS 2005. All Rights Reserved.