8 reasons why CARTS USA 2009 is not to be missed:
  1. It’s the greatest concentration of application-oriented technical information in North America, with more than 40 papers from leading engineers around the world.
  2. It features a special half-day seminar on Ultracapacitors – a critical technology for development and use of renewable energy.
  3. Intense marketing seminars deliver the big picture on worldwide economics and the concentrated picture on the passive electronics industry.
  4. Free resources from the marketing seminars are worth thousands of dollars.
  5. Interact with exhibitors in an informal atmosphere that encourages in-depth exploration.
  6. Network with the best and brightest in engineering, design and marketing.
  7. Jacksonville, Florida in the Spring.
  8. Your competitors will be there.

CARTS USA 2009 provides component engineers and designers with the latest technical and market intelligence on capacitors, resistors and other passive components from the elite in the industry.  If passive components engineering and applications are your area of responsibility, this is the symposium for you.

Tradition, with a new focus
For 29 years, CARTS has been the place to go to learn about emerging technologies that lead to innovation, reliability and increased performance.  CARTS USA 2009 is still about technology, but with a focus on the applications that drive technological innovation.

How do you spell value?
There’s no other place that compresses so much information about passive electronics components in such a small timeframe.  CARTS USA 2009 is the place for component engineers and designers to experience the leading-edge technologies behind today’s and tomorrow’s most important applications.  If you’re a marketer, the half-day seminars are crash courses in the forces that are shaping the industry – today and in the future.

- Keynote on Counterfeits and the US Industrial Base -
In the Spring 2008, the Naval Air Systems Command commissioned a survey to assess the impact of counterfeit electronics on U.S. supply chain integrity, critical infrastructure, and industrial capabilities. A major goal was to develop best practices that would mitigate risk to U.S. supply chain. CARTS, in cooperation with CTI Inc., has been at the forefront with several technical seminars addressing the counterfeit issue. This session will offer a unique view into government findings on electronic component counterfeits and their assessment of this ongoing problem.

Network with the best and brightest
CARTS USA is not only a conference, it’s a party with a purpose: to bring together the brightest engineers, most-accomplished marketing pros, and leading vendors, consultants and economists in one place and one time to exchange information and expand their knowledge networks.

Act now for discounts
Advance registration is strongly recommended.  The seminar fee includes notes, refreshment breaks and lunch for full-day events.  The symposium fee includes proceedings, technical sessions (3 days), exhibition, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, buffet lunch during the exhibition on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the Tuesday evening reception and cocktail party.  Advance registration deadline is February 27.  Cancellations prior to February 27 will have $150 deducted for a copy of the proceedings and administrative costs.  No refunds after February 27, but substitutions can be made at any time.

A prime venue
The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is located in the heart of the downtown business, entertainment and sports district, adjacent to the Jacksonville Landing and the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, and within minutes of Jacksonville beaches and shopping.  Reservations should be made directly with the hotel.  Be sure to request the special CARTS rate.