The Future is Semi @ UT Austin

September 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT

Location:

University of Texas at Austin
Chandra Family Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mulva Auditorium & EER Commons
2501 Speedway
Austin, Texas 78712

What’s Next for Semiconductors – and Where Will You Fit In?

Explore the technologies shaping the future of AI, computing, and connectivity while discovering the many career paths across the semiconductor industry.

Hear directly from industry leaders and technical professionals about emerging technologies, real-world engineering challenges, and how different disciplines work together to build the technology we rely on every day. Then connect one-on-one with professionals from leading semiconductor companies during an extended networking session.

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Agenda

Check-in and Tech Challenge

Kick off the program with a fun, interactive challenge led by Applied Materials! Students will test their semiconductor knowledge, tackle quick questions and real-world technology challenges, and learn more about the innovation happening across the industry and win prizes!

Industry Spotlight

Join Nandini Chintala, Design Engineering Group Director at Cadence, and Nidhi Jain, Application Engineering Manager at Siemens, for a conversation exploring emerging technologies, industry trends, and the evolving role semiconductors play in shaping the future of AI, computing, and connectivity.

Interactive Panel Discussion: Building the Future of Technology: Career Paths Across the Semiconductor Ecosystem

Explore the technologies, roles, and career paths shaping the semiconductor industry. This interactive discussion will explore emerging technologies and engineering challenges, how different disciplines work together, and the skills needed as the industry evolves, while panelists share their own career experiences and perspectives.

Moderator
Frankie Agius – Director of Quality, Cisco

Panelists
Jiahui Yuan – Director, Technology Development Engineering, SanDisk
Lorena Pesantez – Technical Program Manager, AMD
Kalpesh Hira – Senior Staff Manager, Engineering Project Management, Marvell

Networking & Refreshments

Connect directly with professionals from across the semiconductor industry while enjoying refreshments. Ask questions, explore different career paths, learn more about participating companies, and build connections in a relaxed setting.

Participating Companies