Mentor Graphics Corporation announced that Walden C. Rhines, chairman and CEO, will moderate the 6th annual Electronic System Level (ESL) Symposium panel during the Design Automation Conference (DAC) 2008 in Anaheim, California. For more information and to register, please visit: www.mentor.com/go/eslpanel

• What: 6th Annual ESL Symposium panel, “Finding the Common Ground on Successful ESL Methodologies: Views from ‘Real World Users.” A panel of expert users of ESL tools and methodologies will share their commonalities, insights, and experiences. Lunch is included at this free panel event, but registration is required.

• Who: Walden C. Rhines, Mentor Graphics chairman and CEO will moderate the panel with the following participants:

o STMicroelectronics – Nitin Chawla

o STARC – Kaz Yoshinaga

o Rambus – Prakash Rashinkar

o Thales – Bernard Candaele

o Qualcomm – Viraphol Chaiyakul

•Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, Ballroom E at DAC 2008

•When: Presentation takes place Wednesday, June 11 at noon, Pacific

About Mentor Graphics

Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the worlds most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of about $850 million and employs approximately 4,200 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: www.mentor.com/.