Dear Potential GOMAC Tech 2003 Exhibitor:

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1 Dear Potential GOMAC Tech 2003 Exhibitor: I would like to introduce myself as the Director of Sales for Palisades Convention Management. I look forward to working with you at GOMAC Tech This year s conference will be taking place from March 31 April 3, 2003 in Tampa, Florida. Enclosed you will find the GOMAC Tech 2003 exhibitor information. Included with this information are correspondences including the general details of the conference, an exhibitor application and floor plan, the exhibit rules and guidelines, and a 2002 exhibitor list to familiarize you with the exhibitors who displayed at last year s show. Please contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding the GOMAC Tech 2003 conference. I can be reached by phone or at (800) or jmorgenthal@pcm411.com. Thank you for your time. I look forward to working with you in the future. Sincerely, Joanne Morgenthal Director of Sales Palisades Convention Management Phone: (212) x211 or (800) Fax: (212) jmorgenthal@pcm411.com

2 Dear Potential GOMAC Tech Exhibitor: GOMAC has become the premier forum of government funded microcircuit research and provides the opportunity to present leading edge research, as it applied to these challenges. At this time GOMAC Tech is soliciting Exhibitors for GOMAC Tech 03 to be held at the Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida. With the rapid emergence of asymmetric threats, GOMAC 03 has been organized to address approaches to detect and counter threats that have become more dynamic and in far deeper hide. These include extensions to conventional theatre engagements as well as recent threats posed by terrorism and urban warfare, all of which must be engaged and countered in reduced timelines. Enclosed is an Exhibitor Package containing information on how to reserve exhibit space at the Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida. The Package consists of the following: (1) an Application for Exhibit Space, (2) an Exhibit Space Floor Plan, (3) Exhibit Rules and Guidelines. All accepted applicants will be listed in the GOMAC Tech Advance Program as GOMAC Tech 03 Exhibitors. Qualifications for Exhibiting Exhibitors must be manufacturers or representatives of manufacturers that produce products or perform services, which conform to the subject matter covered by the GOMAC Tech technical program. GOMAC Tech reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibitor. Exhibit Space Rental Charge Exhibit space will be rented at $2000 for each 8 ft. deep by 10 ft. wide booth. There are no restrictions on the number of booths an exhibitor can reserve. Payment in full for reserved booths must be received by December 14, 2002 and should be accompanied by the signed and completed "Application for Exhibit Space." This application, properly executed by the applicant, shall, upon written acceptance and notification of booth(s) assigned by the GOMAC Tech Executive Committee or its agent, constitute a valid and binding contract. Once exhibit space is confirmed, the exhibiting company s logo will be displayed on the GOMAC Tech 03 website. The logo will be linked to the exhibiting company s site.

3 - 2 - Cancellation Policy If an exhibitor must cancel space already contracted for, the following cancellation fees will be assessed: After: January 11, % January 18, % February 8, % Cancellation fees will be assessed whether or not the canceled space is reassigned to another company. Cancellation notices must be written and signed by the appropriate company official. Booth Materials Provided by the Conference The Conference will provide each booth with an 8-ft.-wide cloth background with 42-in.-high side dividers and a 7 x 44 in. exhibitor identification sign. Exhibitor Registration Each exhibitor will receive one complete complimentary registration package for each booth rental. Each package will include a badge for admission to the exhibit area and all unclassified technical sessions, a ticket to the Conference banquet, and a copy of the GOMAC Tech Digest of Technical Papers--over a $400 value. All booth personnel must be U.S. citizens or immigrant aliens and must show proof of citizenship before receiving a badge. The exhibit area will be restricted to U.S. citizens and immigrant aliens. Exhibitor Hotel Reservations Upon receipt of payment and completed application form, each exhibitor will be provided with hotel reservation cards. Booth personnel are entitled to the special conference rates listed on the registration card. Exhibit Hours An Exhibitor Lunch is scheduled for 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 1, and morning and afternoon breaks on Wednesday will be executed in an area inside the Exhibit Hall. Technical sessions will be held on Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Exhibit hours will be as follows: Tuesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 2 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

4 - 3 - Security Surveillance will be provided by the Conference and hotel on a 24-hour basis; however, exhibitors are asked to insure all exhibit material against loss or damage. GOMAC Tech, the Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, and their offices, employees, agents, and representatives will not assume or otherwise be responsible for any injury, loss or damage to the exhibitor, the exhibitor's officers, employees, agents or representatives or their property, however caused. Service Contractor All exhibitors will receive equipment and service order forms from GES Exposition Services approximately 60 days prior to the Conference. Freight Movement All freight sent to GES will be placed in exhibit booths by 4 pm on Monday, March 31. Exhibitors may deliver their own equipment directly to the exhibit booths after that time. Installation/Dismantling The exhibit area will be available for set-up of displays by 4 pm on Monday, March 31. All exhibits must be ready for opening at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 1. Dismantling may begin at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 2 and must be completed by the end of the day. Every effort will be made to meet the needs of our exhibitors. We welcome suggestions that will enhance both the technical program content and the impact of the exhibition of this and future GOMAC Tech Conferences. If you have any questions concerning the exhibit reservation procedure, please do not hesitate to contact 212/ x211 or at 800/ or via at jmorgenthal@pcm411.com Sincerely, Joanne Morgenthal Director of Sales Palisades Convention Management Phone: (212) x211 or (800) Fax: (212) jmorgenthal@pcm411.com

5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR EXHIBIT SPACE On the enclosed Application for Exhibit Space, please provide the name and complete mailing address of the exhibitor. Also provide the name, telephone number, fax number of the appropriate company contact. In the space provided, please identify the products and services that your organization will exhibit or demonstrate; check the appropriate box that best describes the exhibitor; i.e., manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, or other. If you are a manufacturer's representative, list the company or companies whose products will be displayed. Please indicate the number of 8'x10' booths you wish to reserve, at a rental charge of $2000 per booth, in the space provided. Please refer to the exhibit area floor plan and indicate in the space provided your preferred booth numbers in priority order. Booths will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. In the event that all choices have already been assigned, a GOMAC Tech representative will inform your company contact of the remaining choices. Please return the completed form, along with your check MADE PAYABLE TO GOMAC to: Palisades Convention Management ATTN: Joanne Morgenthal, Director of Sales All accepted applicants will be sent a countersigned copy as confirmation. The countersigned copy will specify the booth number(s) assigned. At least 60 days prior to Conference, you will receive equipment and service order forms. These forms should be returned directly to GES Exposition Service, the official GOMAC Tech service contractor. If you have any questions concerning the exhibit reservation procedure, please call me at (212) , ext Sincerely, Joanne Morgenthal Director of Sales Palisades Convention Management Phone: (212) x211 or (800) Fax: (212) jmorgenthal@pcm411.com

6 EXHIBIT RULES 2003 GOMAC Tech 1. Exhibit Hours: Every effort is being made to assure attendees' participation in the exhibition. An Exhibitor Lunch is scheduled for 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 1, and morning and afternoon breaks on Wednesday will be executed in an area inside the Exhibit Hall. Technical sessions will be held on Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Exhibit Hours are as follows: Tuesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 2 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 2. Contract: This application, properly executed by the applicant, shall, upon written acceptance and notification of booth(s) assigned by the GOMAC Tech Executive Committee or its agent, constitute a valid and binding contract. 3. Qualifications for Exhibiting: Exhibitors must be manufacturers or representatives of manufacturers that produce products or perform services, which conform to the subject matter covered by the GOMAC Tech technical program. GOMAC Tech reserves the right to accept or reject any exhibitor. 4. Exhibit Space Rental Charge: Exhibit space will be rented at $2000 for each 8 ft. deep by 10 ft. wide booth. The deadline for reserving exhibit space is December 18, Payment in full must accompany the signed and completed Exhibit Space Application. 5. Cancellation Policy: If an exhibitor must cancel space already contracted for the following cancellation fees will be assessed: After: January 17, % January 21, % February 3, % Cancellation fees will be assessed whether or not the canceled space is reassigned to another company. Cancellation notices must be written and signed by the appropriate company official. 6. Booth Materials Provided by the Conference: Each booth will be supplied with an 8-ft.-high cloth drape background with 42-in.-high side dividers. Booths will be furnished with one 7 x 44 in. exhibitor identification sign. 7. Exhibitor Registration: Each exhibitor will receive one complimentary registration for each booth rental. Each package will include a badge for admission to the exhibit area and all unclassified technical sessions, a ticket to the conference banquet, and a copy of the GOMAC Tech Digest of Technical Papers. All booth personnel must be U.S. citizens or immigrant aliens. The exhibit area will be restricted to U.S. citizens and immigrant aliens. 8. Security: Surveillance will be provided by the Conference and hotel on a 24-hour basis; however, exhibitors are asked to insure all exhibit material against loss or damage. GOMAC Tech, the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and their officers, employees, agents, and representatives will not assume or otherwise be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to the exhibitor, the exhibitor's officers, employees, agents, or representatives or their property, however caused. 9. Service Contractor: All exhibitors will receive equipment and service order forms at least 60 days prior to the Conference. 10. Freight Movement: All freight sent to the Service Contractor will be placed in exhibit booths by 4 pm on Monday, March 31. Exhibitors may deliver their own equipment directly to the exhibit booths after that time. 11. Installation/Dismantling: The exhibit area will be available for set up by 4 pm on Monday, March 31. All exhibits must be ready for opening at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 1. Dismantling may begin at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April Compliance with Local Rules: Exhibitors assume responsibility for compliance with pertinent ordinances, regulations, and codes of duly authorized local, state and federal governing bodies concerning fire safety and health, and the rules and regulations of operators and owners of the property in which the exhibit is held. 13.Union Jurisdiction: The exhibitors will abide by and comply with rules and regulations concerning local unions having jurisdiction over the hotel in which the exhibit is held, and specifically in the exhibit area and loading docks. Members of this union claim jurisdiction over all the set-up and dismantling of exhibits, including signs and laying of carpet. This does not apply to the unpacking and placement of your merchandise. You may set up your exhibit display if one (1) person can accomplish the task in less than one-half (1/2) hour without the use of tools. 14.Teamsters Union: This local claims jurisdiction on the operation of all material handling equipment, all unloading and reloading, handling of empty containers. An exhibitor may move material that is hand carried by one (1) person in one (1) trip, without the use of dollies, hand trucks, or other mechanical equipment. 15. Loss or Damage: Because of the tremendous value and peculiar nature of the exhibits it is impractical for either GOMAC Tech or the Hyatt Regency Tampa to insure any exhibitor's equipment against loss, theft, or damage and breakage. Therefore, GOMAC Tech, Hyatt Regency Tampa, and their officer's, employees, agents or representatives will not assume or otherwise be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage to the exhibitor, the exhibitor's officers, employees, agents or representatives, or their property, however caused. In addition, the exhibitor must assume responsibility for damage to the Hyatt Regency Tampa property and indemnity and hold harmless the Hyatt Regency Tampa and GOMAC Tech for all liability that might arise out of the exhibit activities, whether or not such liability includes the sole or joint negligence of the sponsor from any cause whatsoever, including property damage, accidents, or injuries to exhibitors, their agents and employees, or to any member of the general public. In view of the foregoing, exhibitors should place such insurance as they deem necessary on their equipment and exhibits and are urged to extend their public liability insurance to cover this exhibit and the contractual liability assumed there with.

7 GOMAC Tech 03 APPLICATION FOR EXHIBIT SPACE We hereby apply for exhibit space at the GOMAC Tech (March 31- April 3, 2003 at the Hyatt Regency Tampa). We agree to abide by the Conference Exhibit rules as stated on the reverse side of this contract form. Name of Company Street Address City, State, Zip Code Company Contact Telephone Fax Web Address We will exhibit and demonstrate the following products or services: We are Manufacturers Manufacturers' Representatives Other (Please explain) If a manufacturers' representative, list the company or companies whose products will be displayed. We would like to reserve booth(s) at $2000 per booth. Enclosed is our check for $. Booth Number(s) Desired (in priority order): Complete application in full and return with payment by December 14, MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO GOMAC Credit Card # Exp: A countersigned copy will be sent to you as acceptance of this application. Authorized by Signature Date Send this application with payment to: GOMAC c/o Palisades Convention Management Attn.: Joanne Morgenthal, Director of Sales (G- 03) CONFIRMATION (To be completed by GOMAC Tech representative) Booth Number(s) Assigned: Signature Name and Title Date

8 GOMAC 02 Exhibitor List Actel Army Research Laboratories BAE Systems Ballistic Missiles Defense Organization Boeing Company CPU Tech Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA/METI) Honeywell Integrated Systems Engineering & Computer Science JMAR Semiconductor Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman O E Waves, Inc. Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation Sandia National Laboratories Silvaco International Vanderbilt University Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science