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2026 WISH Conference

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WISH, GSA WLI’s premier technical conference, is an inspiring celebration of innovation and empowerment. The event welcomes around 1,000 attendees, including industry luminaries, visionary entrepreneurs, and brilliant university students in STEM, and showcases the evolving landscape of technology. Attendees experience powerful keynotes from trailblazers who are reshaping the tech world and celebrate award ceremonies honoring extraordinary women who break the glass ceiling and those paving the way for future generations. It is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and build valuable relationships to help propel careers forward. WISH champions gender parity and celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in technology—bringing together a movement that is transforming the industry!

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Annelise McCarthy is an international speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and communication expert specialising in confidence-led communication and leadership presence. Over the past decade, she has coached professionals, founders, executives, and elite performers to communicate with clarity, credibility, and authority. From CEOs to Olympians, Annelise equips high achievers with practical tools to articulate their value, command rooms, and lead with conviction.

With more than 15 years of experience and a background in education, law, and competitive public speaking, she has worked with thousands of professionals across 20+ industries and 15 countries. Today, she leads a global community of 300,000+ who follow her modern, no-BS approach to communication and impact. Her core belief is simple: How you communicate determines your influence. She challenges every audience to use their voice with clarity and conviction, because the world does not change when capable people stay quiet.

Program

Topic

Panel Topic: “Women Leading the Semiconductor Revolution: The Future of Semiconductor Leadership and What the Next Decade Demands”

Join us for a forward-looking panel discussion spotlighting the women shaping the next era of semiconductor leadership. As the industry navigates unprecedented complexity and rapid transformation, these influential leaders will share how they are guiding their organizations through change while positioning themselves for the future. In this session, they will share their personal journeys, keys to success, and insights on how to become effective leaders in the tech world. The discussion will explore the critical leadership skills needed in a world defined by AI acceleration and an intensifying global landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain strategic insight into what the next decade demands from today’s semiconductor leaders.

Moderator:
Audrey Charles / SVP Corporate Strategy, Advanced Packaging, Lam Research and President, Lam Capital / Lam Research
Panelists:
  • Jennifer Lloyd / President & CEO / Power Integrations
  • Rani Borkar / President, Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure / Microsoft

Speakers

Audrey Charles

Lam Research

Audrey Charles

SVP Corporate Strategy, Advanced Packaging, Lam Research and President, Lam Capital

Lam Research

Jennifer Lloyd

Power Integrations

Jennifer Lloyd

President & CEO

Power Integrations

Rani Borkar

Microsoft

Rani Borkar

President, Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure

Microsoft

Tech Speakers

Sponsors

Awards

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.

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.

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 a semiconductor company that has taken intentional, measurable steps to create an environment where innovation and diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to a forward-thinking industry. Companies should demonstrate company-wide initiatives, internal culture, community engagement and overall commitment to creating an environment where innovation and diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to industry impact and overall long-term vision of meaningful leadership and culture.

Pricing

Standard Rate

Member

$199

Guests

$349

Student tickets are available at a discounted rate of $35. To secure a student ticket, please reach out to events@gsaglobal.org.

To learn more about sponsoring, click the button below for availability.

Travel

Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara Convention Center

5001 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 United States

Student tickets are available at a discounted rate of $35. To secure a student ticket, please reach out to events@gsaglobal.org.

To learn more about sponsoring, click the button below for availability.