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The Energy Demands of AI – Challenges, Implications & Career Opportunity in Semiconductors
Join Kasia Sitkiewicz, Senior Principal Product Manager with Analog Devices to hear how AI’s rapid growth is driving unprecedented energy needs, what this means for the future of sustainable, high-performance computing, and the opportunities for the next generation of engineers to shape solutions and
build impactful careers.

Technical Strategies for Tackling AI’s Power and Performance Demands
AI is pushing the limits of computing power, creating urgent needs for smarter, more efficient solutions. In this panel, industry leaders will share strategies in thermal management, chip design, data center optimization, and energy efficiency – along with insights into the roles, skills, and career paths driving innovation in these areas.

Moderator:
Sashi Obilisetty, Executive Director of R&D – Synopsys

Panelists:
Cameron Villone, HLS Technologist – Siemens EDA
Kruti Pota, Senior Design Engineering Manager – Cadence
Jiewei Chen, Principal Engineer of APTD Process Integration – Micron

Join us for refreshments and connect with industry professionals. This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss career paths, and build valuable connections in the semiconductor field.

Participating Companies:
Astera Labs
Cadence
Credo
Renesas
Siemens
Teradyne