Navigate Your Way to a Career in Semiconductors: Texas A&M University

October 28, 2025 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

Location:

Hilton College Station Conference Center
Hilton Ballroom
801 University Drive
College Station, Texas 77840

**Shuttle buses will run between the Zachry Engineering Education Complex
(along Bizzell St.) and the Hilton Conference Center from 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM**

Changing the World with Chips: Semiconductors at the Heart of Innovation

From AI and advanced computing to sustainable infrastructure and system integration, semiconductors power the technologies transforming our world. Engineers are solving global challenges with every new generation of chips – and the next wave of innovation needs you.

This program brings together industry leaders and engineers across career stages to explore how advances in chip design, packaging, and energy efficiency are driving progress across industries. Through keynote insights and an engaging panel discussion, students will gain a firsthand look at the innovations shaping the semiconductor landscape – and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

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Agenda

Check In and Tech Challenge

Check in and join us for a fun, interactive session hosted by Renesas, where you’ll test your knowledge, learn surprising facts about the semiconductor industry, and compete for prizes!

Keynote

Powering Innovation Through Silicon Design

Behind every breakthrough in AI, computing, and connected technology lies the work of semiconductor engineers designing the chips that make it all possible. In this keynote, Jason Cain, Fellow Silicon Design Engineer at AMD, shares how advances in chip architecture and design are driving new levels of performance and efficiency — and shaping the technologies that define our future. He’ll also highlight the wide range of career paths available in semiconductor engineering and offer guidance for students interested in contributing to the next wave of innovation.

Panel Discussion

Engineering the Future – Careers that Drive Innovation and Global Impact

Engineers across the semiconductor industry are tackling challenges that shape the world — from optimizing AI workloads and advancing packaging to improving energy efficiency and system integration. In this panel discussion, professionals at early, mid, and senior career stages share their experiences developing cutting-edge technologies and navigating the opportunities and challenges of a fast-evolving field. Students will gain insight into the skills that matter most, how career paths can evolve over time, and how engineers are making a global impact through their work.

Moderator:
Lyndsi Parker – Senior Director, Marvell

Panelists:
Chuck Gaboriau – Regional Manager, Teradyne
Eloisa Acha – Research Ecosystem, Arm
Benjamin Sarpong – Academic Network Program Director, Cadence
TBD, Applied Materials

Networking and Refreshments

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.

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