Welcome address from Chair On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 2009 Symposium on VLSI Technology, which will be held from June 15 to June 17 at Rihga Royal Hotel in Kyoto, Japan. Tohru Mogami 2009 Symposium Chair Welcome address from Chair On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to extend a hearty invitation to you to attend the 2009 Symposium on VLSI Circuits that will be held at the Rihga Royal Hotel in Kyoto, Japan. Kazuo Yano 2009 Symposium Chair