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22 Apr 2026
  1.  Fireside Talk: Exploring how the CHIPS and Science Act is reshaping collaboration across government, academia, and private industry in the United States.  
    • The impact of geopolitical shifts on the Microelectronics ecosystem 

    • Emerging technologies & research breakthroughs  

    • The role of collaboration in innovation & addressing industry challenges 

    •  Global balancing & onshoring of semiconductor supply chain  

    • Adapting to trade restrictions & strengthening domestic lines 

    • Managing rising system complexity, integration, packaging & new materials  

    • Anticipating chip shortages & shifting market demands   

    • Addressing areas of underutilization across chain  

23 Apr 2026
    • Assessing the current gaps in the industry 

    • Organic growth vs hiring in external expertise 

    • Upskilling & reskilling & tips for talent retention 

    • Impacts of AI on workforces 

    • Collaboration between industry & academia 

    • Key advancements in sensors, AI/ML processors & edge accelerators 

    • Balancing performance, safety, and efficiency in ADAS chip design 

    • V2X communication & real-time data exchange 

    • Functional safety & reliability/meeting certification standards  

    • HSMs to address increasing risks in AVs