about the event - the 3-day celebration

To mark the 50^th anniversary of the founding of Fairchild Semiconductor, as well as the 10th anniversary of the new Fairchild Semiconductor of South Portland, Maine, a series of events will be held at Stanford University and at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California from October 4 through 6, 2007.

Thursday October 4, 2007 - Evening Founders Panel

Fairchild Semiconductor founders Gordon Moore, Jay Last and Julius Blank, as well as venture capitalist Arthur Rock, will discuss the founding of the company in a panel moderated by Leslie Berlin of the Silicon Valley Archives at Stanford University.

Friday October 5, 2007 - Afternoon Panels

A series of presentations, discussions and storytelling sessions will celebrate the people, products, events and highlights of the Founding Years, Digital Bipolar, MOS, Linear, Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, International and more. Learn more about today's Fairchild Semiconductor, too.

Friday October 5, 2007 - Evening - “The Legacy of Fairchild”

Floyd Kvamme will moderate a panel of industry leaders including Gordon Moore, Jerry Sanders and Wilf Corrigan who will explore the lasting impact of Fairchild Semiconductor on Silicon Valley and the world.

Saturday October 6, 2007 - Evening Gala Celebration

A reunion celebration gala at the Computer History Museum for Fairchild alumni and guests will bring many Fairchildren together to remember our accomplishments and share stories and memories. The evening will include tasty food buffets, no host bars, meeting stations for Fairchild affinity groups, music, continuous videos and slides, historic photo and memento displays, an artifact donation station, an oral history recording booth and viewing of museum exhibits.

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Volunteer to help us with the panel discussion groups and the birthday gala party! Enjoy working with many old Fairchild friends while helping make this 50th celebration an unforgettable event.