{"id":6910,"date":"2023-12-22T19:23:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T03:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testconx.org\/premium\/?page_id=6910"},"modified":"2024-07-13T19:16:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-14T02:16:34","slug":"testconx2024-monday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.testconx.org\/premium\/testconx2024-monday\/","title":{"rendered":"TestConX 2024 – Monday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Overview<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
Sunday<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
Monday<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
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EXPO<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Monday March 4, 2024<\/div><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

7:30 am<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Continental Breakfast<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Start the day right and enjoy the continental breakfast while networking with other attendees.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

8:30 am<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Welcome<\/div>
Red Mountain Ballroom<\/div><\/div>
Opening Remarks<\/div>
Welcoming remarks from the General Chair, Ira Feldman<\/div>

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9:00 am<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Keynote<\/div>
Red Mountain Ballroom<\/div><\/div>
Keynote<\/div>
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Scott Gatzemeier<\/em><\/strong>
Micron Technology, Inc. <\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>

As AI rapidly evolves, it transforms multiple facets of our lives. From natural language processing to computer vision, increasingly sophisticated AI solutions rely not only on innovative algorithms but also on critical hardware components—specifically, memory and semiconductors. Deep learning networks, in particular, demand substantial memory resources for effective training and inference, with the memory hierarchy (cache, RAM, storage) playing a crucial role in overall AI performance and driving a new wave of memory demand.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The CHIPS and FABS Acts play a pivotal role in strengthening semiconductor manufacturing within the United States. By promoting domestic production and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers, these legislative initiatives enhance national security and economic stability. Micron, a leading player in the industry, is actively constructing state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities at its Boise, ID headquarters and a mega-fab in Syracuse, NY. These advanced fabs, focused on producing industry-leading DRAM technology, align with Micron\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability. Successful collaboration between Micron and key partners will be crucial in realizing the fabs of the future.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Memory-centric AI architectures and legislative initiatives such as CHIPS and FABS play a decisive role in driving the resurgence of domestic semiconductor fabs and shaping the future of the semiconductor industry. By harmonizing innovation with policy support, the United States seeks to regain its leadership position in semiconductor manufacturing and fortify its technological edge.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>