AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Panel discussion at the Texas Semiconductor Summit with six people on stage, seated in chairs, with two flags and a large backdrop behind them, floral arrangements on the front of the stage.

The full agenda with specific speaker details and full schedule will be released soon.

Tuesday, October 28

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Welcome Reception and Poster Session featuring Texas A&M College of Engineering students, sponsored by GSA:GTI.

Wednesday, October 29

8:00 AM: Breakfast

9:00 AM: Welcome and Keynote Introduction

9:15 AM: Keynote Remarks by Professor Chris Miller, author, Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology

Program Timing TBD (see topics below)

4:45 PM: Day 1 Closing Remarks

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception, sponsored by SecureFoundry.

Thursday, October 30

8:00 AM: Breakfast

8:30 AM: Welcome And Plenary Introduction

8:40 AM: Plenary - Mark England, President, Global Wafers

Program Timing: TBD (see topics below)

12:30 PM: Summit Closing Remarks - See you in 2026!

Programming:

  • Circuit Board to Boardroom: Mapping the Semiconductor Industry's Economic Future, Moderated by Glenn Hamer, President & CEO, Texas Association of Business

  •  Topics:

    • Overall economic outlook for the semiconductor industry

    • Impact of the CHIPS Act

    • Investment trends in semiconductor manufacturing and research

    • Impact of global and domestic economic actions on the semiconductor industry, e.g., tariffs

    • Public-Private Partnerships in Semiconductor Innovation       

  • Texas at the Forefront: Nurturing a Thriving Semiconductor Landscape, Moderated by Dr. David Daniel, Chair, Texas Semiconductor Innovation Consortium Executive Committee

  • Topics:

    • Legislative developments in Texas supporting the semiconductor industry

    • Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) and its impact

    • Collaboration between industry, academia, and government in Texas

  • Texas CHIPS Works: Approaches for a Texas-Sized Workforce, Moderated by Dr. Ted Moise, North Texas Semiconductor Institute

  • Topics

    • State-wide initiatives for workforce development

    • Industry-academia collaboration for workforce development

    • Strategies for attracting and retaining semiconductor talent in Texas

  • Dual Dimensions: Unlocking Semiconductor Innovation Through Digital Twin Technology, moderated by Ty Middleton, Chief Workforce Officer, SMART USA

  • Topics

    • Digital Twins in Semiconductor Manufacturing: Current State and Future Potential

    • Integration of Design and Manufacturing Through Digital Twins

    • Equipment-Level Digital Twins

  • From Policy to Production: Reshaping America's Semiconductor Ecosystem

  • Topics

    • Federal Initiatives Shaping the Semiconductor Industry  

    • National Security Implications of Semiconductor Technology

    • Emerging Technologies and Their Impact on Federal Priorities

    • Global Competitiveness in Semiconductor Manufacturing             

  • From Chips to Cloud: Exploring the Data Center-Semiconductor Nexus in Texas

  • Topics

    • The Synergy Between Hyperscale Data Centers and the Semiconductor Industry and Texas as a Hub for Both Industries

    • How advancements in semiconductor technology are driving data center capabilities

    • The role of data centers in supporting semiconductor research and development

    • Infrastructure and Power Challenges, e.g., meeting the massive power requirements of hyperscale facilities and innovations in cooling and energy efficiency

  •  Elements of Success: Building Resilient Global Supply Chains for Semiconductor Materials

  • Topics

    • Texas's Role in the Global Materials Supply Chain

    • Geopolitical Influences on Material Sourcing

    • Supply Chain Resilience for Critical Materials

    • Rare Earth Elements: Sourcing and Alternative

    • Innovation in Material Development

  • From Bits to Qubits: Merging AI and Quantum for Tomorrow's Tech

  • Topics

    • Current State and Future of AI Chip Design

    • Challenges in Scaling AI Compute Power

    • Integration of AI and Quantum Computing Technologies

    • Collaboration Between Industry and Academia in AI Hardware Development