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WISH | Women in Semiconductor Hardware

WISH | Women in Semiconductor Hardware is GSA WLI’s technical conference bringing together industry luminaries, entrepreneurs, and university women in STEM. This event will showcase the changing face of technology and offer new awards celebrating the women who have helped to break the glass ceiling and those who are following in their footsteps. Join our industry in supporting and reaching gender parity.

Program

All times indicated are US Pacific Time (PST)
8:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

9:05 AM

Welcome Remarks

Jodi Shelton / CEO and Co-Founder / GSA

9:15 AM Topic

Opening

Opening Keynote

  • Christine King / Board Director, CEO and Author of Breaking Through the Silicon Ceiling / Henry Schein One
9:10 AM Panel

Panel - Looks Like We Made It

  • Alexis Bjorlin / Vice President & General Manger, DGX Cloud / Nvidia
  • Elif Balkas / CTO / Wolfspeed
  • Rani Borkar / Corporate Vice President, Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure / Microsoft
10:50 AM

Break and Transition to Breakout Sessions

11:00 AM Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Design Technology

Process/Packaging/Assembly Technology

Test/Validation

System Technology

Artificial Intelligence

11:00 AM Panel

Allyship Panel - Main stage

12:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

2:10 PM Panel

Panel - Artificial Intelligence

3:00 PM Awards

Awards Presentation

Dr. Lisa Su Woman of Innovation Award

Rising Women in Semi Award

Female Up & Coming Award

Design the Difference - Company Award

4:00 PM

Networking & Cocktail Reception

Speakers

Christine King

Henry Schein One

Christine King

CEO & Author of Breaking Through the Silicon Ceiling

Henry Schein One

Alexis Bjorlin

NVIDIA

Alexis Bjorlin

Vice President & GM, DGX Cloud

NVIDIA

Elif Balkas

Wolfspeed

Elif Balkas

Chief Technology Officer

Wolfspeed

Rani Borkar

Microsoft

Rani Borkar

Corporate Vice President, Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure

Microsoft

Sponsors

Awards

Dr. Lisa Su Woman of Innovation Award

The Woman of Innovation Award recognizes an industry veteran who has dedicated her career to making exceptional contributions to drive the development, innovation, growth and long-term opportunities for the semiconductor industry.

Female Up and Comer Award

The Female Up and Comer Award recognizes and profiles the next generation of young women in the semiconductor industry. Companies are encouraged to identify women with a technical background and education within their organization who have been in the industry five years or less and have made exceptional contributions toward the development, innovation, growth and success in her short time in the industry.

Rising Women in Semi Award

The GSA Rising Women in Semi Award will recognize three to four female nominees who are considered rising leaders by their individual companies. These nominees should have made exceptional contributions toward the development, innovation, growth, and success of the semiconductor industry and made a huge impact during her time in the industry, which should be more than ten years but less than twenty years.

Designing the Difference Award

The Designing the Difference Award recognizes companies who are making a significant and measurable impact on advancing the industry through diversity and inclusion.

Posters & Sessions

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Pricing

Standard

Member

$390

Guests

$790

Late

Member

$550

Guests

$950

WISH is free for university students. University students, please reach out to events@gsaglobal.org for your complimentary attendee code.

Travel

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
San Jose McEnery Convention Center

150 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95113 United States

Join us at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, a premier destination in the heart of Silicon Valley, for an unforgettable event. This state-of-the-art venue is an ideal location for networking with industry leaders and innovators, right here in Silicon Valley. With its expansive, flexible spaces and cutting-edge facilities, the convention center promises a conducive environment for exchange of ideas and growth. Don’t miss the chance to connect with peers, explore new trends, and experience the pulse of technology at one of the most celebrated venues in the tech world.

WISH is free for university students. University students, please reach out to events@gsaglobal.org for your complimentary attendee code.