Advantest Cancels VOICE 2020 Developer Conference in Scottsdale Over Continuing Concerns Surrounding COVID-19

Company Announces Dates and Location for VOICE 2021

SAN JOSE, July 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) has announced the cancellation of its VOICE 2020 Developer Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona due to health and safety concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.  With the public health emergency showing no signs of relenting, this decision removes the risk of exposing VOICE participants to potential illness. 

“We recognize these are unsettling times for everyone, and sadly do not foresee the climate improving to the level that rationalizes encouraging attendance to the conference,” said Judy Davies, Advantest’s vice president of Global Marketing Communications and VOICE 2020 Developer Conference ambassador.    “With the well-being of our employees, partners and customers being Advantest’s first priority, we have cancelled the event in its entirety for 2020.”

Despite earnest consideration to host VOICE as an online event this year, the conference will not move to a virtual format. Throughout its 14 years, VOICE has always been recognized as a collaboration of minds with face-to-face networking and demonstrations amongst peers, colleagues, sponsors and suppliers. Advantest would like to retain that program “DNA” so instead will focus on making 2021 the most memorable and dynamic program in the history of VOICE.

VOICE 2021 Dates and Location
Designed by test engineers for test engineers, VOICE remains the industry’s most anticipated annual conference due to its extensive learning and networking opportunities.  Advantest appreciates the support and understanding received from participants throughout this unprecedented period and would like to assure all parties that VOICE 2021 will return with an exceptional program.  VOICE 2021 will be held on June 22-23, 2021, with a Workshop Day on June 24, 2021.  The venue will remain the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa Montelucia in Scottsdale, Arizona.  VOICE will only be held in one location in 2021.  Additional information will be posted on the VOICE website at https://voice.advantest.com/ as it becomes available.