REMINDER/Cadence Executive Chairman Ray Bingham to Address Industry Le

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    North America Chinese Semiconductor Association Conference

    --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CDN)(NYSE:CDN)

WHO: H. Raymond Bingham, Executive Chairman Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

WHAT: 9th Annual North America Chinese Semiconductor Association Conference Global Semiconductor Cycles and the Emerging of China as a Major Player

Keynote Address: "Opportunities for China in the Global Semiconductor Market"

Mr. Bingham will speak on the growth and importance of the semiconductor industry in China to the world economy.

ABOUT NACSA: The North America Chinese Semiconductor Association is a professional organization founded in 1996 by a number of semiconductor professionals in Silicon Valley and dedicated to the advancement of and collaboration among the Chinese professionals in high-tech industries.

WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2005 Conference: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Keynote Address: 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Santa Clara Convention Center Ballroom G & H 5001 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, Calif.

FOR INFORMATION: Online at: www.nacsa.com

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CONTACT: Cadence Design Systems, Inc. Nancy Szymanski, 408-473-8382 nancy@cadence.com

KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA CHINA INTERNATIONAL ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: HARDWARE SOFTWARE REMINDER TRADESHOW SOURCE: Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

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