GTI @ University of Michigan

October 29, 2026 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

Location:

Speaking Sessions: Leinweber Building – Dow Event Space (Room 4320)
Networking: Beyster Building – Tishman Hall

The Technology Powering What’s Next

Join the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) and the University of Michigan for an inside look at the semiconductor industry and the technologies shaping its future.

Hear directly from industry leaders at Renesas, Marvell, Cadence, Intel, and SanDisk as they explore emerging technologies, real-world engineering challenges, and the diverse career opportunities across the semiconductor ecosystem. Learn how electrical engineering, computer science, and other technical backgrounds translate into industry careers, what skills companies are looking for, and how AI is changing the work engineers do.

The program includes an Industry Spotlight, an interactive panel discussion, and a networking session where students can connect directly with industry professionals, ask questions, and explore career opportunities.

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Industry Spotlight: The Technology Powering What’s Next

Join Muhamed Jawad, Vice President – Global Auto OEM, Ecosystem, and Sales Support at Renesas, for a look at the semiconductor industry today and where it’s headed. Drawing on his experience across the semiconductor and automotive industries, Muhamed will explore the technologies and trends driving industry growth, the impact of AI and emerging innovations, and what these developments mean for the next generation of engineers.

Panel Discussion: Big Ideas. Real Engineering. Your Future in Semiconductors.

Hear from industry professionals working across different areas of the semiconductor ecosystem as they share their career paths, the technical challenges they’re tackling, and what engineering work looks like in their fields. The discussion will explore emerging technologies, the impact of AI, skills employers value, and how students with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, and related disciplines can find their place in the industry.

Moderator:
Brandon Schenk, Senior Principal Engineer – Marvell

Panelists:
Susmitha Penmetsa, Principal Software Engineer – Cadence
Vasilina Filonova, Software Research Engineer/Scientist – Intel
Xiang Yang Distinguished Engineer/Sr Director, Technology Development Engineering – SanDisk

Networking: Connect with Industry Professionals

Meet representatives from leading semiconductor companies and learn more about their technologies, engineering roles, and career opportunities. This informal networking session gives students the chance to ask questions, make connections, and explore internships and full-time career paths across the semiconductor industry.

Participating Companies