Gold Rush Welcome Reception
It all started on November 22, 1858, when a party of prospectors established a camp at what is now known as Denver, Colorado. Gold had been discovered at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River. Additional gold discoveries in the surrounding area started a mass migration of 100,000 adventurous souls between 1859-1860.
With its humble beginnings, Denver holds the distinction of being one of the few cities in history that was not on a road, railroad, lake, navigable river or body of water when it was founded. The first permanent structure was a saloon. The Indians warned early settlers not to build there, but no one listened. In its first few years, Denver was destroyed twice, by fire and flood. Still the settlers endured making Denver the central supply hub for the mining camps that dotted the mountainsides, just west of town.
Almost a century and a half later, Denver continues to equip adventurous prospectors with the tools of their trade by welcoming you to The Microelectronic Gold Rush - IMAPS 2002, the 35th International Symposium on Microelectronics. We are particularly proud to welcome our international guests and encourage everyone to enjoy the many scenic, historical and cultural attractions that Colorado and Denver have to offer including playing cowboy at a Dude Ranch, attending CARTís Inaugural Denver Grand Prix race or feasting at the Taste of Colorado. Bring the family and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. The weather should offer a pleasing climate and colorful palette whether you decide to remain in Denver during your stay or adventure into the Rocky Mountains to view the spectacular fall colors of the aspen leaves.
Please join us for the Microelectronics Gold Rush Welcome Reception as we prepare to Mine Denver 2002 and experience all the latest developments in Microelectronics and Packaging. You will be able to enjoy an evening of excellent food and refreshments, meet friends and colleagues, make new acquaintances, and carry on quiet conversations in an atmosphere that we promise will be low-key. May the paymaster visit you often throughout the next year.
We hope that you will mine adventure by attending the IMAPS 2002 Welcome Reception!
