Bridging the Frontier Bob Smith, Executive Director
Bob Smith is Executive Director of the ESD Alliance responsible for its management and operations. Previously, Bob was senior vice president of Marketing and Business Development at Uniquify, responsible for brand development, positioning, strategy and business development activities. Bob began his … More » Dr. Giovanni De Micheli to be honored at Phil Kaufman Award Banquet February 23November 15th, 2022 by Bob Smith, Executive Director
Please join the Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance) and the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation (CEDA) as we honor Dr. Giovanni De Micheli, the 2022 Phil Kaufman Award recipient at the ceremony and banquet in his honor. It will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and running until 9:30 p.m. at The GlassHouse, 2 South Market Street in San Jose, Calif. Early bird ticket pricing is available through Friday, January 13, 2023, at $175 per individual from member companies and $225 each for non-members. After January 13, member tickets are $225 each and $275 per non-member. Member pricing is offered for individuals or companies that are active SEMI or IEEE members. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact me at bsmith@semi.org for more information. Dr. De Micheli is Professor and Director of the Institute of Electrical Engineering (IEL) and of the Integrated Systems Centre at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland. He is being recognized for his contributions to electronic design automation (EDA). His research on EDA tools and methodologies has helped drive significant advances in the academic field of design automation and made a lasting impact on the industry through their incorporation into commercial EDA solutions. About the Phil Kaufman Award The Phil Kaufman Award, co-sponsored by the ESD Alliance and CEDA, honors individuals who have had a demonstrable impact on the field of electronic system design through technology innovations, education/mentoring, or business or industry leadership. The annual award was established in 1994 as a tribute to Phil Kaufman, the late industry pioneer who turned innovative technologies into commercial businesses that have benefited electronic designers. The 2021 recipient was Dr. Anirudh Devgan, President and CEO of Cadence Design Systems. Visit the Phil Kaufman Award webpage for more details and a list of previous recipients. Please contact me if your company is interested in the ESD Alliance or visit the ESD Alliance website to learn more about us. We are a SEMI Technology Community representing members in the electronic system and semiconductor design ecosystem that addresses technical, marketing, economic and legislative issues affecting the entire industry. The ESD Alliance acts as the central voice to communicate and promote the value of the semiconductor design ecosystem as a vital component of the global electronics industry. Follow SEMI ESD Alliance ESD Alliance Bridging the Frontier blog Twitter: @ESDAlliance |