TAO Hosts The Oregon Semiconductor and AI Innovation Summit Alongside OSU and Intel Corporation

‍TAO, OSU and Intel gather semiconductor and AI stakeholders for a summit to discuss the future of the industry in Oregon 

Portland, OR, November 20, 2024 – The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO), a pivotal force in the Pacific Northwest's tech industry, Oregon State University (OSU), and Intel Corporation are set to host The Oregon Semiconductor and AI Innovation Summit, gathering industry leaders from both the public and private sectors to discuss the future of the industry in Oregon and how to spur the next stage of innovation in the sector through advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sponsors of the Summit include OSU, Synopsys, and the Provenance Chain Network. 

WHO: The Summit will gather leaders from the semiconductor design, manufacturing, and testing industry, as well as university research experts, AI subject matter experts, and state and local government officials who are focused on economic and workforce development.

Some of the confirmed speakers include: :

• Skip Newberry - President and CEO, TAO
• Jayathi Murthy - President, OSU
• Christopher George - President and General Manager, Intel Federal LLC
• Tom Weller - Gaulke Professor and Head, School of EECS, OSU
• Representative Nathan Sosa
• Shashi Jain - Portland Seed Fund
• Karl Mundorf - Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, OSU
• Melissa Cowan - Program Director, Intel

WHAT: The summit will feature keynote speeches and presentations, followed by lunch, and breakout tracks. 

WHEN: Friday, December 6, 2024, from 10 am – 3:30 pm Pacific Time

WHERE: Intel Campus, Jones Farm Conference Center, 2111 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124 

WHY: Oregon has long been a powerhouse for semiconductor research and development and this event will explore the future of the industry and how to continue to advance regional competitiveness through AI advancements. It will concentrate on the development of a "Regional Innovation Engine" and examine the wider impact of federal funding, the CHIPs Act, and the FAST Initiative in fostering regional tech innovation. By aligning industry, academia, and government, this event will lay the groundwork for long-term collaboration and economic growth in the state. 

“This Summit is coming at a critical inflection point for the industry in Oregon. As a long-time leader in the space for research and development, our state has the unique opportunity to usher

in the next era of innovation through concerted efforts across academic, government, and the private sector,” said Skip Newberry, President and CEO of TAO. “We look forward to gathering some of the brightest minds in the region to discuss everything from the impact of the new presidential administration on funding to the ways university research can continue to foster our talent pipeline.” 

To reserve your spot at the Summit, kindly visit the registration link here. ‍

About the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) 

The Technology Association of Oregon is the preeminent organization dedicated to promoting growth, innovation, and leadership within the Pacific Northwest's tech industry. Since its transformation from the Software Association of Oregon, TAO has been at the forefront of advocating for education, policy, and community engagement, representing the interests and aspirations of technology companies and professionals across the region. For more information about TAO, its initiatives, and how to become a member, please visit https://www.techoregon.org/. 

Media Contact 

Taylor Maurits 

Wise Up PR for the Technology Association of Oregon 

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