Minneapolis, MN - In an effort to accommodate the numerous companies affected by the struggling global economy, the SMTA is offering free events and cost-saving options for SMTA International attendees. The conference will be held at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center in San Diego, California on October 4-8, 2009.

Saving money is crucial for companies during the current economic condition and the SMTA is serious about making networking and learning opportunities available for all companies. One important cost-saving offering is the 4-for-the-price-of-3 registration for companies sending multiple attendees. This year attendees have more free opportunities than in past years.

The following events are free to all attendees:

• The Opening Session
• Options for Controlling Moisture Sensitivity in Packages and PWBs During Assembly
• iNEMI Roadmap
• Supply Chain Management
• Welcome Reception
• Thermal Management Innovations
• Reflow Soldering Best Practices for Profiling and Optimizing
• Board Talk
• Exhibit Floor Panel Discussions

For those who have can register for the Technical Conference, the SMTA is offering a free tutorial. On Thursday morning, October 8, star instructor, Rob Rowland, RadiSys Corporation, will teach his popular "Pb-free Reflow and Wave Soldering Yield Improvement" course free to registered attendees. Advance registration is required to ensure adequate space.

There are more cost-saving tips and free sessions details online at:

http://www.smta.org/smtai/ask_your_boss.cfm
http://www.smta.org/smtai/free_sessions.cfm