Silicon Valley CEO to Address U.S. Competitiveness, Tech Recovery During Speech, 'On the Verge of a Boom' Brian Halla, CEO of National Semiconductor (and University of Nebraska Alumnus), to Discuss Key Economic Drivers, Emergence of China, Job Creation SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WHAT: Cool new consumer products. The emergence of China. Both of these are having an indelible impact on the technology industry and the U.S. economy. Braced for the next boom, semiconductor companies are ushering in a new era for the electronics industry, enhancing experiences for consumers and creating new jobs, too. It's an era where "personal technology" and products found under the Christmas tree will drive the next recovery for the worldwide technology industry. WHEN: Monday, May 23, 2005 8:30-10:30 a.m. WHERE: IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology Nebraska Union Building University of Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska WHO: Brian L. Halla Chairman, President and CEO National Semiconductor Corporation CONTACT: LuAnn Jenkins, National Semiconductor 408-721-2440 DATASOURCE: National Semiconductor CONTACT: LuAnn Jenkins of National Semiconductor, +1-408-721-2440 Web site: http://www.national.com/

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