Mark your calendars – You’re invited to the 2025 Florida Semiconductor Summit! On February 25-27, 2025, the Florida Semiconductor Institute is hosting the second annual Florida Semiconductor Summit at the L3Harris High Technology Center. This year’s summit theme is “Looking Skyward: Semiconductors in Aerospace and Defense.” This summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge advancements, and delve into the evolving role of semiconductors in aerospace and defense.
Event Details
Date: February 25-27, 2025
Location: L3Harris High Technology Center (HTC)
Address: 1395 Troutman Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
What Makes this Year’s Summit the Biggest Yet?
We’re bringing together dozens of industry leaders—from top CEOs to leading academics—who are shaping the future of semiconductor technology. This is your chance to connect with key decision-makers, gain insights from cutting-edge research, and explore new business opportunities in one of Florida’s fastest-growing sectors. The summit offers invaluable networking, knowledge-sharing, and a front-row seat to innovations that will have deep impacts on the state of Florida. Don’t miss out, register today!
Registration Update:
Registration for the 2025 Florida Semiconductor Summit is now closed.
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Keynote Speakers
Invited Speakers
- Rob Long, Space Florida
- Farah El Mamouni, Honeywell
- Zachary Diggins, Nucleon
- Richard Nederlander, NASA
- Tawny Olore, Central Florida Semiconductor Innovation Engine
- Tammy Humphry and Ivan Gonzales, Orlando Economic Partnership
- Kiran Bernard, Renesas
- Jesse Salazar, McKinsey
- Nirmita Roy, University of South Florida
- Jeremy Muldavin, Cadence
- Christopher Bailey, Arizona State University
- Volker Sorger, University of Florida
- Navid Asadi, UF | Florida Semiconductor Institute
- Alan Huffman, L3Harris
- Travis Anderson, University of Florida
- Jaesung Lee, University of Central Florida
- Shayla Breedlove, Critical Frequency Design
- Jason Dollarhide, Hodess
- Reed Coffey, AAA Test Lab
- Rose Hernandez, International Space Station
- Charles Woychik, Nhanced
- Benjamin Griffin, Applied Research Institute
- Panels:
- Fireside Chat and Panel Discussion: Advancing Semiconductor Innovation: Bridging the Talent Pipeline for the Aerospace and Defense Industry
- Plug and Play Tech Center Panel Discussion: Semiconductor Startup Innovation and Corporate Involvement within Aerospace and Defense
- Jordan DeWitt, Orlando Economic Partnership
- Enxia Zhang, University of Central Florida
- Jack Judy, UF | Florida Semiconductor Institute
- Ernie Friend, FLATE
- Jessica Falcon, Midwest Microelectronics Consortium
- Tom Mudano, AmSkills
- Mike Alles, Vanderbilt University
- Chris Hodges, GoGigg
- Hyo Kang, University of Florida
Tentative Agenda
Talks will include:
- Keynote presentations from national semiconductor leaders from CHIPS Office, DoD and more!
- Insights into the Florida semiconductor economy and market trends.
- Technical talks on R&D advancements in semiconductors for space and defense.
- Workforce sessions on growing the talent pipeline.
- Panel discussions from industry and government leaders.
Student Poster Session
The summit offers an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students across the State of Florida to share their research with peers, and semiconductor industry and research leaders in a poster session.
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Event Chairs
Planning Committee
David Arnold
George Kirkland Engineering Leadership Professor Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Acting Director, Florida Semiconductor Institute
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Yong-Kyu “YK” Yoon
Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Director, Multidisciplinary nano and Microsystems (MnM), University of Florida
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Reza Abdolvand
Professor, Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida
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Uma Jha
Sr. Fellow, L3Harris Technologies
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The summit will occur from February 25-27, 2025, at the L3Harris High Technology Center in Palm Bay, Florida. The address is 1395 Troutman Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905.
The event is open to all interested in advancing semiconductor technology through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking.
You can register online at https://fsi.institute.ufl.edu/fss-attendee-registration/. Please ensure you complete both the security clearance through L3Harris and the official summit registration.
As the summit is hosted at a high-security location, all attendees must meet clearance requirements to access the venue. If you are an international attendee, please note that you must bring your passport to the summit for check-in purposes as an alternative form of identification.
Registration deadline is Friday, February 7, 2025. To register, please click here: https://fsi.institute.ufl.edu/fss-attendee-registration/
The event takes place over three days. If there is a day you would like to attend, please indicate that on your registration form, as you are still required to register if you are only attending one of the days. You can register here: https://fsi.institute.ufl.edu/fss-attendee-registration/
Yes, complimentary meals and refreshments will be available for registered attendees.
Parking is free and will be available at the L3Harris High Technology Center.
Topics include advancements in radiation-hardened electronics, workforce development in the semiconductor industry, business market trends, and more. A full agenda will be provided closer to the event date.
Complimentary Wi-Fi will be available, and instructions on how to log in will be in the program book you will receive upon check-in.
Speakers will indicate if the presented slides can be shared after the summit.
Please contact us at FSI-Info@ufl.edu to discuss any specific needs.
Yes, sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, click here: https://fsi.institute.ufl.edu/fss-sponsorship/. For questions regarding sponsorship, contact us at FSI-Info@ufl.edu for details.
Sponsors will be given a 6-foot table at the event. The table will be located in the pre-function space.
Please notify us at FSI-Info@ufl.edu as soon as possible.
Please contact us at FSI-Info@ufl.edu to discuss any specific needs.
For questions regarding this event, please contact Beline Lafayette, FSI Event Coordinator at bcherichel@ufl.edu