We recently shared an early look at Semiconductors US - a new meeting point for the US semiconductor community, launching as part of Microelectronics US, taking place April 22–23, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

Today, we’re pleased to share a first look at the speakers already confirmed to contribute to the Semiconductors US program.

These early confirmations reflect the strategic, technical, and cross-industry perspective that will define the Semiconductors US conference in Austin.

	Reno Sanchez Director Sandia National Laboratories Reno Sanchez is Director of the Microsystems, Engineering, Science & Applications Center, leading advanced microelectronics and emerging technology R&D for national security applications.
	Umar Shah Principle Semiconductor Industry Leader AWS Umar Shah leads strategy, business development, and cloud solutions for Electronics and EDA at AWS, advising semiconductor leaders on advanced chip design and AI-driven innovation.
	Priya Boopalan Semiconductor - Life Cycle Manager ZF Active Safety and Electronics US Priya Boopalan is a semiconductor lifecycle leader at ZF Active Safety and Electronics US, with 24+ years’ experience in automotive and high-speed electronic systems
	Raju Ghimire Electronics Engineer Air Force Research Lab Raju Ghimire is a physicist and electronics engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, specialising in semiconductor devices and materials for radiation-rich space environments.
	Dr. Ariful Haque Assistant Professor Texas State University Dr. Ariful Haque is an Assistant Professor at Texas State University with industry experience in next-generation semiconductor process development at Intel.
	Arumugam Elumalai Senior Hardware Engineer-ADAS compute General Motors Arumugam Elumalai is a Senior Hardware Engineer at General Motors, specialising in ADAS compute platforms and high-speed automotive hardware for Level 2–3+ autonomous systems.

Across two days, Semiconductors US will bring together engineers, manufacturers, researchers, policymakers, and technology leaders working across the semiconductor ecosystem, including:

• Design

• Manufacturing

• Packaging

• Materials

• Supply Chain

• Security

• Advanced Architectures

• AI & Compute

The program is being developed to reflect the real-world challenges facing the semiconductor industry today – from U.S. competitiveness and policy to process innovation, hardware security, and long-term scalability.

This is just the beginning. Many more speakers, partners, and program features will be announced as the agenda continues to take shape.

Why Register Now? Attendance Is Completely Free

Registering early gives you the opportunity to:

• Be first to receive speaker, agenda, and stage updates

• See who from your sector is attending and plan connections early

• Secure meetings before calendars fill up

• Stay ahead of partner and exhibitor announcements

• Get early access to the event app and 1-to-1 meeting booking

Join the Semiconductors US Launch in Austin

If you’d like to be part of the Semiconductors US launch in Austin, you can register now to secure your place.

If you’re interested in sharing the stage with speakers like these, you can also register your interest to speak or get involved as the program continues to develop.

We look forward to welcoming the semiconductor community to Austin in April 2026.