Microelectronics US Announces Steering Committee for 2027 Conference
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Leading industry figures from NVIDIA, AWS, Siemens, GlobalFoundries, Synopsys, Honeywell, Cisco, Ericsson, and more have been named to the steering committee for Microelectronics US, a new conference set to take place in Austin, Texas on May 4-5, 2027. The event aims to bring together the full ecosystem of the electronics industry, from semiconductor development to the deployment of intelligent systems.
The steering committee will play a crucial role in shaping the agenda, identifying emerging trends, recommending speakers, supporting partnerships, and guiding the attendee experience. Members include Gary Anderson, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at ATI; Pete Bernard, CEO of the Edge AI Foundation; Priya Boopalan, Semiconductor Life Cycle Manager at ZF; Raffaella Borzi, VP of Strategic Partnerships at imec; Nitin Dahad, Editor in Chief of EE Times; Harry Foster, Chief Scientist of Verification at Siemens; Mike Gianfagna, Principal at SemiWiki and GForce Marketing; Ariful Haque, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas State University; Vivek Kamble, Senior Signal Integrity Engineer at NVIDIA; Nihaar Mahatme, Technical Director at NXP; Soheil Modirzadeh, Sr. Product & Solutions Marketing Manager at Synopsys; Murajith Muraleedharan, Director of Portfolio Strategy at Honeywell; Robert Quinn, Founder of Quinn's Media; Farhan Rahman, Head of Ericsson Austin R&D; Ratna Reddy Chada, Senior Component & Advanced Technology Engineer at Cisco; Alyssa Reinhart, Director of the Texas Institute for Electronics; Royston Sequiera, SOC & GPU Program Manager at AMD; Umar Shah, Principal Semiconductor SME at Strategy, Business Development & Solutions at AWS; and Itisha Tyagi, Director of Product Management for Power Technologies at GlobalFoundries.
The steering committee reflects the full spectrum of expertise needed to deliver intelligent systems, from research and development through to the practical application in real-world scenarios. This diverse group of leaders will ensure that Microelectronics US is a comprehensive and forward-thinking event, shaping the future of the industry.
Hosted in Austin's "Silicon Hills," Microelectronics US will feature two days of programming across four stages, including live demonstrations, workshops, and the Talent Foundry, a workforce initiative connecting students and early-career engineers with industry experts. The event will host 2,500+ attendees and 100+ exhibiting partners, with strategic partners including RISC-V International, the Edge AI Foundation, and the Austin startup community.
The steering committee's work will help shape the conference's agenda, ensuring that it stays relevant and forward-looking. By bringing together experts from across the industry, Microelectronics US aims to provide a platform for collaboration and innovation, fostering connections and driving progress in the field of microelectronics.