Extreme Tech Challenge Semiconductors and AI Innovation Reception
Extreme Tech Challenge Semiconductors and AI Innovation Reception
The event is meant to gather the deep tech and climate community to share thought leadership, enable network building, and catalyze partnerships and engagements among the guests. We will also be announcing the 8 startup finalists of the Extreme Tech Challenge Semiconductors and AI Startup Cup.
Thank to our sponsoring Partners, ARM, Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”), CBRE and Foley & Lardner LLP for your generous support.
Why Attend?
Be Inspired: Hear from experts in this space (speakers to be announced)
Discover Innovation: Meet the XTC Startup Cup Top 8 Semifinalists. Witness groundbreaking solutions in Semiconductors & Ecosystem and AI & Data Infrastructure that are unlocking new possibilities for climate action.
Network with leaders in climate innovation: Connect with leading corporate leaders, VCs, startup founders, startup ecosystem builders, and public sector stakeholders in this space.
Program
5:00: Arrival
5:00 – 5:30 pm: Welcome Reception
5:30 – 5:35 pm: Opening Remarks (Victoria Slivkoff, Young Sohn, Bill Tai)
5:35 - 5:55 pm: Fireside Chat | Powering the Future: Navigating AI's Energy Demands for a Sustainable Tomorrow with Young Sohn and Guest TBC
5:55 - 6:05: Announcing the startup finalists of the Semiconductors and AI Startup Cup with remarks from sponsors including Will Abbey (EVP, Chief Commercial Officer, Arm) and Jerry Hsaio (CPO, Hon Hai Technology Group ('Foxconn')
6:05 - 6:30: Panel Discussions on Chips and Infrastructure moderated by Jonathan Charles (VC, Samsung Catalyst Fund) and Guests TBC
6:30 – 6:55 pm: Panel Discussion on Connectivity moderated by Francis Ho (Partner, Walden Catalyst Ventures with guests Alan Liu (CEO & Co-Founder, Quintessent) and Syrus Ziai (VP of Engineering, Eliyan)
6:55 - 7:00 pm: Closing remarks
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Networking Reception
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