SMYRNA, GA – UP Media Group Inc. announced that registration is now open for PCB West 2008, scheduled for September 14-19, 2008, at the Santa Clara Marriott in Santa Clara, CA.

Held annually in the Silicon Valley since 1992, PCB West  provides show attendees – printed circuit board (PCB) engineers, designers, fabricators and managers – with the most targeted conference in the PCB design industry. This year's theme, "Grow Your Knowledge in the Heart of Silicon Valley," is a fitting nod to UP Media Group's committment to education excellence.

PCB West 2008 highlights include:

• Nine Professional Development two-day and one-day courses
• A new three-day Professional Development course on "High Speed and Simulation Tool Use" by renowned high-speed expert Lee Ritchey
• A 3-Day Technical Conference of 28 workshops, panel sessions and half-day seminars
• More new speakers – plus the return of numerous popular speakers
• A two-day exhibition, featuring the PCB industry's leading vendors
• The return of "FREE Tuesday," including six free technical sessions
• The PCB Design, Fab and Assembly Roundtable, with perspectives from top-level manufacturers – from niche players to large multinationals
• A Keynote Address titled "Bringing Design to Life" by Dr. Chris Urmson, inventor of the "Boss" Chevy Tahoe
• "Designer Decision 2008," a unique session created to let designers' voices be heard
• Networking opportunities throughout the week, from organized coffee breaks to the Opening Night Reception and other events on the show floor
  

Attendees are urged to register for the conference by August 19, 2008, to receive a $100 discount on 3-, 4- and 5-day conference packages. Admission is free for the two-day exhibition, Keynote Address, Opening Night Reception and other "FREE Tuesday" events; however registration and a badge are required.

To register or learn more about the show, visit www.pcbwest.com.