The Synopsys Users Group (SNUG) was established in 1990 to provide users of Synopsys design tools and technology with an open forum in which they could exchange ideas, discuss problems and explore solutions. Today, there are 13 SNUG conferences worldwide drawing over 7,000 tool users, representing more than 900 companies.

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At the heart of each SNUG event is a technical conference focusing on real-world design challenges and featuring peer-reviewed User papers, along with presentations from top Synopsys technologists and industry experts. Although all SNUG conferences maintain a common technical focus, each program is designed with the specific needs of the local design community in mind.

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Writing a SNUG paper provides an opportunity for you to showcase your unique design and experiences to an audience of your peers. All User papers and presentations are published in the SNUG Proceedings Library, with the top papers receiving special recognition, including cash awards, along with being featured on the Synopsys and SolvNet® online support websites.

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With more than 7,000 global participants in 2009, SNUG has emerged as the largest community of design engineers in the world. SNUG offers an unequalled opportunity for face-to-face interactions with your industry peers, Synopsys executives and R&D. There is no better place to explore common challenges, network with colleagues and make new contacts.

For users. By users.
SNUG’s Bylaws provide that a local User Technical Committee drives each SNUG conference program, with Synopsys providing operational support. Technical Committee Membership is open to users of Synopsys tools and technology.