Evening Panel Discussion

Evening Panel Discussion 1

What can semiconductor industry do for greener society? [Shunju I+II]

Date & Time: 8:00P.M.-9:30P.M. on June 10

Moderator:

Bala Haran, AMAT

This panel discussion explores the crucial role of the semiconductor industry in building a sustainable future. As the world grapples with climate change and environmental challenges, semiconductors are at the forefront of technological advancements driving positive change. Key discussion topics include energy-efficient technologies enabled by advanced VLSI and sustainable manufacturing. The panel, featuring six experts in this field, will be moderated by Bala Haran from AMAT.

Panelists:
Further details will be updated soon.

Takuo Kawauchi, TEL
Kouichi Fujiwara, JSR
Jeff Wu, TSMC
Chidi Chidambaram, Qualcomm
Bill En, AMD
Reiko Eda, SEMI

Evening Panel Discussion 2

Practical Circuits & Technology Training: Academia vs. Industry – Where Do We Learn the Most? [Suzaku I+II]

Date & Time: 8:00P.M.-9:30P.M. on June 10

Moderator:

Lindsey Kostas, Qualcomm

Co-Moderator:

Patrick Yue, HKUST

Traditional education may not fully prepare IC designers for real-world challenges. However, obtaining a sound theoretical basis and strong understanding of basic principles of electrical engineering and systems design is learned at an academic institution that also imparts critical thinking skills. So, is learning best done on the job or is there something that on-the-job training just doesn’t teach you? Audience participation is encouraged. A scorecard will track academia vs. industry, with final scores revealed at the event's end.

Panelists:
Further details will be updated soon.

Kofi Makinwa, T. U. Delft
Rikky Muller, U. C. Berkeley
Makoto Nagata, Kobe University
Daniel Friedman, IBM
Chih-Ming Hung, MediaTek