# Event Details - **Event Name**: CASPA 35th Annual Conference & Dinner Banquet — The CEO Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:05 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Silicon, Systems, and Intelligence: Designing the Next Decade. Join top CEOs for a power-packed day of networking, insights.About this EventCASPA 35th Annual Conference & Dinner Banquet“Behind every technological revolution are the leaders bold enough to shape it. The CEO Summit was created to unite those leaders under one stage.”— Jimmy Cheng, Creator of the CEO Summit, CASPA President 2026–2027Where Vision Meets ExecutionThe CEO Summit at CASPA’s 35th Annual Conference and Dinner Banquet represents the pinnacle of semiconductor leadership — an exclusive gathering designed to foster dialogue among the industry’s most influential figures. For the first time in CASPA history, an extraordinary lineup of world-renowned CEOs, founders, technology pioneers, Nobel Laureates, and venture capital leaders come together to share their vision for AI, semiconductors, and advanced computing.Under this year’s theme, “Silicon, Systems, and Intelligence: Designing the Next Decade,” the summit explores how the decisions made today will define the next era of technology — from advanced silicon to AI-driven systems.📅 October 23–24, 2026 • 📍 Santa Clara Convention Center⭐ Summit HighlightAn exclusive on-stage Fireside Chat between Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of Intel, and Jimmy Cheng, President of CASPA (2026–2027) — offering rare insights into leadership, innovation, and the future of the semiconductor industry.Distinguished SpeakersDinner Banquet Speakers https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1fe46600-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg Annual Conference Speakers https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1ff79fe0-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2007cc80-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/20162460-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2024ca60-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h597-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/203d8280-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/204fd200-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/20624890-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/20735f90-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/20aff360-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/20cb4390-c3f2-11f1-961b-edf15f9dca82-rimg-w1200-h563-dc080818-gmir.jpg More distinguished speakers to be announced soon.Event AgendaOctober 23, 2026 — Afternoon Annual Conference1:30 – 1:40 PM — CASPA Opening1:40 – 2:00 PM — Credo AddressBill Brennan (CEO, Credo)2:00 – 2:40 PM — Semiconductor Industry Outlook PanelStacy Rasgon (Managing Director, Bernstein), Dylan Patel (CEO, SemiAnalysis) • Moderator: Austin Lyons (Senior Analyst, Creative Strategies)2:40 – 3:30 PM — Silicon Capital: Investing in the Next Semiconductor WaveShahin Farshchi (General Partner, Lux Capital), Albert Kim (Head, Samsung Ventures America), Andrew Tan (Managing Director, Salience Capital), Umesh Padval (Managing Partner, Seligman Ventures) • Moderator: Brandon Wang (VP, Synopsys)3:30 – 4:20 PM — AI Computing: Designing the Next Generation of IntelligenceFaraj Aalaei (CEO, Cognichip), Sunghyun Park (CEO, Rebellions), Barun Kar (CEO, Upscale AI) • Moderator: Daniel Nenni (Founder, SemiWiki)4:20 – 5:10 PM — Edge AI & Intelligent InfrastructureKrishna Rangasayee (CEO, Sima.ai), Melton Chang (President, Schneider Electric Power Systems), Sid Sheth (CEO, D-Matrix) • Moderator: Dylan Patel (CEO, SemiAnalysis)Conference Close6:00 – 7:00 PM — BOD ElectionOctober 24, 2026 — Morning Annual Conference9:00 – 9:10 AM — CASPA Welcome Remarks9:10 – 9:30 AM — SEMI Industry UpdateAjit Manocha (CEO, SEMI)9:30 – 9:50 AM — IEEE AddressMary Ellen Randall (President & CEO, IEEE)9:50 – 9:55 AM — GSA Address (Video)Jodi Shelton (CEO, Global Semiconductor Alliance)9:55 – 10:15 AM — Re-Engineering the FutureSassine Ghazi (CEO, Synopsys)10:15 – 10:30 AM — Break10:30 – 11:10 AM — Data Storage & Infrastructure in the AI EraXin Guo (CEO, Solidigm), Khurram Ismail (CPO, SanDisk), Hao Zhong (CEO, Scaleflux) • Moderator: Nan Zhou (Director, Temasek)11:10 – 11:50 AM — AI Compute: Architectures Beyond the GPUNaveen Rao (CEO, Unconventional AI), Faris Sbahi (CEO, Normal Computing), Rodrigo Liang (CEO, SambaNova) • Moderator: Ian Cutress (CEO, More than Moore)11:50 AM – 1:00 PM — Networking LunchOctober 24, 2026 — Afternoon Annual Conference1:00 – 1:20 PM — The Race to Connect AIMichael Hurlston (CEO, Lumentum)1:20 – 1:40 PM — ASIC Design and Cyber SecurityMichael Xie (President & Co-Founder, Fortinet)1:40 – 2:00 PM — WD AddressIrving Tan (CEO, WD)2:00 – 2:30 PM — The Next Semiconductor Era: FPGAs, Advanced Manufacturing & Physical AIRaghib Hussain (CEO, Altera), David Lam (CEO, Multibeam; Founder, Lam Research) • Moderator: Nitin Dahad (Executive Editor, EE Times)2:30 – 2:40 PM — Break2:40 – 3:20 PM — From AI Algorithms to AI Silicon: Redefining the Future of ComputeAnna Goldie (CEO, Ricursive Intelligence), Gavin Uberti (CEO, Etched), Ankur Gupta (Head of EDA IC, Siemens) • Moderator: Edward Sperling (Editor in Chief, Semiconductor Engineering)3:20 – 4:00 PM — Optical Interconnects & High-Speed Connectivity: The Next Data CenterAlbert Zhang (CEO, Silith), Mark Wade (CEO, Ayar Labs), Hong Hou (CEO, Semtech) • Moderator: Dan Armbrust (Co-founder, Silicon Catalyst)4:00 – 4:30 PM — Wafer-Scale AI: Breaking the Compute BottleneckAndrew Feldman (CEO, Cerebras) in conversation with Jimmy Cheng (President, CASPA ’26–27)4:30 – 5:00 PM — Dinner Banquet RegistrationOctober 24, 2026 — Evening Dinner Banquet5:00 – 6:00 PM — VIP Reception6:20 – 6:30 PM — Welcome Speech6:30 – 7:00 PM — Dinner7:00 – 7:15 PM — CASPA 2025–2026 President Gary Wang’s Speech7:15 – 7:25 PM — CASPA Leadership Transition Ceremony7:25 – 7:40 PM — CASPA 2026–2027 President Jimmy Cheng’s Speech7:40 – 7:45 PM — Special Address and Introduction of Lip-Bu TanDr. Chenming Hu (TSMC Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Father of the 3D Transistor, UC Berkeley)7:45 – 8:45 PM — Fireside Chat: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and CASPA President Jimmy Cheng8:45 – 9:05 PM — Introduction of Annual Conference Speakers on Stage9:05 – 9:20 PM — CASPA/IEEE Scholarship (issued by IEEE President and Intel CEO)9:20 – 9:35 PM — Raffle9:35 – 10:05 PM — NetworkingThe VenueSanta Clara Convention Center5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054Attendance is strictly limited to ensure an intimate atmosphere for meaningful dialogue among industry leaders. Join us for what promises to be the most significant CEO Summit in CASPA’s 35-year history.Connect with CASPAcaspaceosummit.comCASPA on LinkedInProgram DisclaimerAll speakers, session topics, schedules, and event activities are subject to change. While every effort will be made to present the advertised program, unforeseen business or personal commitments may require speaker substitutions or schedule modifications. CASPA reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-clara/caspa-35th-annual-conference-and-dinner-banquet-the-ceo-summit/100001994631439329 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, it, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours 35 minutes - Location: Santa Clara Convention Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 427.6, max: 1708.09, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Clara - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Santa Clara Convention Center - **lat**: 37.4045903 - **long**: -121.9754312 - **full address**: Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CASPA 35th Annual Conference & Dinner Banquet — The CEO Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/af1974ffb9473325fdc719f3ab4ef5ffc9e41fe569972cd473f6ac19652082b2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc13151b-gmir.jpg?v=1784963915 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CASPA 35th Annual Conference & Dinner Banquet — The CEO Summit being held? - **A:** CASPA 35th Annual Conference & Dinner Banquet — The CEO Summit takes place on Fri, 23 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:05 pm at Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CASPA 35th Annual Conference & Dinner Banquet — The CEO Summit? - **A:** CASPA 35th Annual Conference & Dinner Banquet — The CEO Summit is organized by Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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