GTI @ UT Austin

September 8, 2026 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT

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Explore The Technologies Driving The Future

Join industry professionals from across the semiconductor ecosystem for an engaging program focused on the future of technology, emerging industry trends, and career pathways shaping the next generation of innovation.

The program will feature a fireside conversation on the future of semiconductors, AI, infrastructure, and emerging technologies, followed by an interactive panel discussion designed to give students a more authentic and practical look at careers across the industry. Students will hear directly from professionals representing a variety of technical disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels while exploring how diverse teams work together to build the technologies driving the future of computing and connectivity.

Students will also have opportunities to engage directly with industry professionals through audience interaction, networking sessions, and informal discussions focused on career exploration and industry insight.

 

Agenda

Check In and Interactive Industry Challenge

Kick off the program with a company-led interactive activity focused on emerging technologies, real-world engineering challenges, and the future of semiconductors and computing. Designed to be engaging, approachable, and discussion-driven, these sessions give students opportunities to interact directly with industry professionals while exploring how innovative technologies and engineering teams help shape the future of technology.

Fireside Chat

The Future of Semiconductors: AI, Infrastructure, and Emerging Technologies

A highly conversational discussion focused on emerging technologies, future industry trends, and the evolving role semiconductors play in shaping the future of computing, AI, and modern infrastructure.

Students will hear directly from industry leaders about what excites them most about the future of technology, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the skills that will become increasingly valuable in the next generation of engineering and technical careers.

Interactive Panel Discussion

Building the Future of Technology: Career Paths Across the Semiconductor Ecosystem

An interactive panel discussion featuring professionals from a variety of disciplines, backgrounds, and career stages across the semiconductor industry.

Designed to be more conversational and audience-driven than a traditional panel, this session will incorporate live audience participation, interactive discussion, and student questions throughout the program. Students will gain a more authentic and practical look at careers across the industry while exploring the many pathways into the semiconductor ecosystem, what different roles look like day to day, and how diverse teams work together to build emerging technologies.

Networking and Refreshments

Connect directly with industry professionals from across the semiconductor ecosystem during an informal networking session designed to encourage conversation, questions, and career exploration. Students will have opportunities to learn about different career paths, gain industry insight, discuss technical interests, and build meaningful connections with professionals representing a variety of disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.