Artificial Intelligence: New Challenges and Opportunities for the Semiconductor Industry<br>The ConFab — an executive invitation–only conference now in its 15th year — brings together influential decision–makers from all parts of the semiconductor supply chain for three days of thought–provoking Keynotes, business sessions and panel discussions, networking receptions and select, pre–arranged breakout business meetings.<br>In the 2019 program, we will take a close look at the new applications driving the industry, highlighting artificial intelligence as well as the technology required to meet new demands, and the kind of strategic collaboration that is necessary. It is this combination of business, technology and social interactions that make the conference so valuable and unique.<br>Major trends that will each have a huge impact in the near future:<br>•The semiconductor industry is in a new era of growth, driven by a diverse array of applications and new computing architectures. Much of the growth will come from the need for better connectivity and more intelligent data analysis using artificial intelligence.<br>•AI represents a market opportunity $2 trillion of on top of the existing $1.5–2B information technology industry (according to IBM’s John E. Kelly).<br>•Making AI semiconductor engines will require a wildly innovative range of new materials, equipment, and design methodologies.<br>•In addition to AI chips from traditional IC companies such as Intel, IBM and Qualcomm, more than 45 start–ups are working to develop new AI chips, with VC investments of more than $1.5B. Tech giants such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Baidu and Alibaba are also developing AI chips.<br>•AI will be paired with new computational methods, such as neuromorphic methods that mimic how the brain works, and quantum computing.<br>•Faster communication with higher bandwidth will be required. 5G wireless communication is coming, as is improved WiFi, near–field communication, Bluetooth and satellite communication.<br>•Huge opportunities exist in automotive electronics, as autonomous driving moves closer to reality. Again, AI will play a critical role.<br>•Virtual reality will be combined with AI to create a truly immersive experience that mankind has never experienced.<br>•Semiconductors and AI will play an increasingly important role in the healthcare industry, as diagnostic tools and patient monitoring.<br>Since the beginning, the economics of semiconductor manufacturing has been a focal point of The ConFab. In 2019, we will include insights into emerging and rapidly growing new markets and what semiconductor device manufacturers need to know to successfully tap into those markets. The 2019 agenda will address economic factors, development challenges and shifts in the semiconductor marketplace, with a spotlight on AI, quantum computing, silicon photonics, emerging memory, MEMS, 5G, IoT, automotive, healthcare and more.<br>With greater demands, heightened interest and involvement throughout the industry, The ConFab 2019 program will explore how businesses, people and technology must work together to meet the world’s unstoppable demand for new electronics.<br>
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