We cordially invite you to attend the International Workshop on Future Information Processing Technologies (IWFIPT), which will be held in Kyoto on October 18-20, 2010.

The IWFIPT is designed to provide an international perspective on long-term trends by convening a meeting of leading experts and technical executives to forecast probable developments in information processing technologies. The IWFIPT is held on alternate years and its meeting site rotates between Asia, Europe and North America.

Traditionally the workshop is planned as a brainstorming event organized in 6 subsequent panel sessions. Topics include the future of information technologies, future system architectures, future microprocessors and memories as well as enabling devices, communication systems and bio-technology. One focus is the anticipated end of scaling for charge-transport-devices based on CMOS in the next 10 to 15 years and how to bridge into the next generation of nano electronics. Also covered are the increasing difficulties to design circuits consisting of billions of devices and opportunities as well as challenges in stacking and heterogeneous integration. The findings of the workshop will be made available as summaries. Participation is on invitation only.

For more detailed information including the workshop program, conference venue and registration, please visit the website of IWFIPT2010.

Looking forward to seeing you in Kyoto in autumn!
Best Regards,

Yasuhiko Arakawa (The University of Tokyo) Chair, Organizing Committee of IWFIPT2010
Hugo De Man (imec), session chairman