Other Highlights Of APEC 2004

EXHIBITION

The Exhibition is a key part of APEC 2004, and you will see, touch and learn about the newest products and services from the leading companies in the power electronics industry. APEC's Exhibitors are also offering a series of seminars on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, where you can gain in-depth knowledge of the latest solutions to your power electronics challenges.

The Exhibition Hall is also the social center of APEC, where you can meet personally with exhibitors or colleagues to exchange ideas and information. Whether it is during the conference reception on Monday evening, during the Tuesday and Wednesday luncheons or for the Exhibitor raffle on Tuesday afternoon, the Exhibition Hall is the place to be.

MICROMOUSE CONTEST

APEC will once again host the premier Micromouse contest in North America, drawing contestants from all over the world. Come by the Grand Ballroom room at 8:00 PM on Monday to cheer your favorite mouse to victory.

Click here if you are interested in entering a MicroMouse in the contest.

RAP SESSIONS

LET YOUR OPINION BE HEARD!

Come join one of three Rap Sessions being held this year; we will be discussing the hottest, most current, and highly controversial topics.

• Power Supply Digital Control: Real Or "Virtual"?
• Who Needs Power Supply Companies, When The Semiconductor Company Can Do It All?
• We're On The Power Electronics Roadmap, But Who's Driving:
  Passives, Silicon, Topologies, Packaging or Controls?

APEC is pleased to showcase the industry's most well known contributors in a free for all discussion that's sure to leave you wanting more.

CONFERENCE BANQUET

Lights, Cameras, ACTION!!

Attendees to APEC 2004 will spend the evening of Wednesday, February 25th, behind the scenes on a closed set of Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Beginning with a scrumptious dinner served on the northern section of the backlot, attendees will experience the magic of Hollywood. You will have the chance to "Soar over California", play Who Wants to be a Millionaire and even tour Disney's Animation Building!

SPOUSE AND GUEST PROGRAM

APEC welcomes the spouses and guests of the APEC conference participants. A welcome breakfast will be held on Monday, February 23rd. Afterwards, the Colors of the Coast: Huntington Beach and Newport Beach tour is available. This tour starts with a visit to the pristine beaches of Main Beach. From there you can take a stroll on the Huntington Beach Pier while enjoying breathtaking views of coastline or shop along Main Street. The tour will then head over to the harbor in Newport Beach, where you will learn about the history of the harbor and hear stories about some of its most infamous residents. The tour will end with a fabulous lunch served at the Newport Landing Restaurant.

On Tuesday, February 24th, a guided tour will take you from Bowers to Flowers, visiting the famous Bowers Museum of Cultural Art and the gorgeous Sherman Gardens. Experience this fun and fascinating tour that will conclude with lunch served at Café Jardin in the midst of a magical oasis in the Sherman Gardens.

Spouses and guests are also welcome at conference activities like the Exhibit Hall receptions and the MicroMouse Contest.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Information on Disneyland events and activities, please check out their Web site.

Events taking place in and around Anaheim can be found on the Orange County Convention and Visitor's Bureau Web site.