# Event Details - **Event Name**: CASPA × PSC 2026 Fall Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Photonics for AI Scaling. Connecting photonics to the future of AI.About this EventPhotonics for AI ScalingSaturday, August 29, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM📍 UCSC Silicon Valley Extension3175 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CAAbout the EventAs artificial intelligence continues to scale rapidly, photonics is becoming a critical technology for overcoming the bandwidth, power, latency, and connectivity challenges of next-generation AI infrastructure.CASPA and the Photonics Society of Chinese Heritage (PSC) are pleased to present the 2026 Fall Symposium, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, engineers, and technology professionals to explore the role of photonics in enabling the next generation of AI systems.Under the theme “Photonics for AI Scaling”, the symposium will explore how optical technologies can enable AI systems to scale faster, further, and more efficiently—from AI data centers and high-performance computing to optical interconnects and next-generation networking.Topics Will Include● Photonics for AI Infrastructure● Optical Interconnects for AI Data Centers● Silicon Photonics & Photonic Integration● High-Speed Optical Communication● Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) & Optical I/O● AI Data Center Scaling & Networking● Power, Energy & Thermal Challenges● Photonics Technology Trends & Roadmaps● Market Opportunities & Industry PerspectivesWhy Attend?● Hear from industry leaders and technology pioneers in photonics and AI● Learn about the latest photonics technologies enabling AI scaling● Understand emerging technology trends and market opportunities● Network with engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders● Explore potential collaboration and business opportunities🤝 CASPA × PSCThis symposium is jointly organized by CASPA (Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association) and PSC (Photonics Society of Chinese Heritage), bringing together the semiconductor and photonics communities to explore one of the key technology challenges of the AI era.📅 Event DetailsDate: Saturday, August 29, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDTVenue: UCSC Silicon Valley ExtensionAddress: 3175 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054🎟 Register NowSpace is limited — register early to reserve your seat!Join us for an afternoon of expert presentations, technology discussions, and networking focused on the future of photonics and AI scaling - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-clara/caspa-×-psc-2026-fall-symposium/100001996573006609 - **Event Categories**: business, it, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: UCSC Silicon Valley Extension - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Clara - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: UCSC Silicon Valley Extension - **lat**: 37.3797997 - **long**: -121.9770576 - **full address**: UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: CASPA × PSC 2026 Fall Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e6e9c32b01b26551bf800380c2d0eb3039f8c433d1b1c3f1150f0aa53d0a05f1-rimg-w1200-h670-dc182848-gmir.jpg?v=1786087022 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is CASPA × PSC 2026 Fall Symposium being held? - **A:** CASPA × PSC 2026 Fall Symposium takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing CASPA × PSC 2026 Fall Symposium? - **A:** CASPA × PSC 2026 Fall Symposium is organized by Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** CASPA × PSC 2026 Fall Symposium is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Clara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Introduction of Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association (CASPA)\r\nFounded in 1991, CASPA has developed into the largest Chinese American semiconductor professional organization worldwide. It is an officially registered non-profit organization with both the Internal Revenue Service and the State of California.\r\nCASPA charters\r\n1. Provide networking and business expansion for corporate sponsors and individual members\r\n2. Facilitate collaboration and communication among professionals and companies in the semiconductor industry\r\n3. Promote the welfare of the members by supporting their interests\r\n4. Exchange information regarding job opportunities and career development globally.\r\n \r\nII. Organization\r\nCASPA consists of individual members, corporate sponsors, board of directors, board of advisors, board of volunteers, and honorary advisors. The board of directors consists of 20 members including Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, CFO. Every year after the annual conference, the new board select Vice Chairman from qualified candidates. The Vice Chairman becomes the Chairman in the following year to guarantee continuity of leadership of CASPA. The board of advisors consists of current year's chairman and past six year's former chairmen. In addition, there are 7 Honorary Advisors since 2000. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, CASPA has 11 local chapters worldwide: Albany New York, Austin & Dallas Texas; Phoenix Arizona; Portland Oregon; HsinChu Taiwan, Pearl River Delta (Hong Kong, ShenZhen), San Diego California, Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore. CASPA also forms alliance with other associations to promote welfare of its members. In 2004, CASPA reciprocates memberships with two of the largest professional organizations in the industry, SEMI and FSA.\r\n \r\nIII. Memberships\r\nCurrently CASPA has more than four thousand individual members covering multiple disciplines. Most of them are semiconductor professionals working in Silicon Valley, Southern California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Texas, New York, China, Taiwan, and Singapore. CASPA also has more than 70 corporate sponsors, including EDA, design, IDM, foundry, packaging / test, venture capital, science and technology development parks, legal and financial service companies located in the United States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Japan.\r\n \r\nIV. CASPA's activities\r\n1. Bi-monthly dinner meetings\r\n2. Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Symposiums\r\n3. International and domestic Job Fairs\r\n4. CASPA Delegations to China, Taiwan, and Asia Pacific countries\r\n5. Hosting Delegations from China, Taiwan, and other Asia Pacific countries\r\n6. Annual banquet and special summer program.\r\n \r\nV. CASPA's publications\r\n1. Semimonthly eLtters\r\n2. Quarterly newsletters\r\n3. Annual Conference Proceeding\r\n4. 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