At this year’s CadenceLive event, an assembly of technological vision and collaboration unfolded as Anirudh Devgan, CEO of Cadence Design Systems, delivered a compelling keynote address that painted a picture of a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This was followed by an enlightening discussion between Devgan and Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, where the two industry titans delved into the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence, the future of digital biology, and the evolving architectures of data centers. Together, they explored how accelerated computing and deep collaboration between their companies are setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements across various industries.

Anirudh Devgan, Cadence CEO @ CadenceLive — Photo courtesy Cadence

Opening his address, Devgan extended heartfelt thanks to Cadence’s customers and partners, whose unwavering support has been crucial in the company’s journey. This foundation of strong partnerships has enabled Cadence to push the boundaries of what is possible in semiconductor design and system integration.

Devgan quickly pivoted to the evolving landscape of technology. He highlighted the blurring lines between semiconductor companies and systems companies—a trend that has seen traditional chip manufacturers like Nvidia and Broadcom expand into system integration. This convergence is a response to the growing demand for more complex and integrated solutions across various industries, from automotive to consumer electronics.

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