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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
February 25-27, 2025

Location: L3Harris High Technology Center (HTC)
Address: 1395 Troutman Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905

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Keynote Speakers

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Dev Palmer
Director, National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program, CHIPS for America R&D Office

Agenda At-A-Glance

Day 1 | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 (Half Day)
TimeSession
10:30 – 4:00 PMRegistration (Check-In)
11:30 – 12:30 PMLunch & Welcome
12:30 – 1:00 PMOpening Plenary
1:00 – 2:00 PMBreakout Sessions
2:00 – 3:00 PMPanel Discussion
2:00 – 2:15 PMRefreshment Break
2:15 – 3:00 PMLightning Talks (15 minute talks)
3:00 – 4:00 PMBreakout Sessions
4:00 – 4:30 PMClosing Roundtable Discussion/Wrap-Up
6:00 – 8:00 PMWelcome Dinner/Reception
Day 2 | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 (Full Day)
TimeSession
7:30 – 4:00 PMRegistration (Check-In)
7:30 – 9:00 AMBreakfast & Networking
9:00 – 9:45 AMWelcome & Opening Plenary
9:45 – 10:45 AMStudent Poster Session
10:45 – 11:00 AMRefreshment Break
11:00 – 12:00 PMBreakout Sessions
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch & Networking
1:00 – 2:00 PMPanel Discussion
2:00 – 2:15 PMRefreshment Break
2:15 – 3:15 PMBreakout Sessions or General Session
3:15 – 4:00 PMRound Table Discussion
4:00 – 4:30 PMClosing Plenary
Day 3 | Thursday, February 27, 2025 (Half Day)
7:30 – 12:00 PMRegistration (Check-In)
7:30 – 9:00 AMBreakfast & Networking
9:00 – 10:00 AMWelcome & Opening Plenary
10:00 – 10:15 AMRefreshment Break
10:15 – 11:15 AMBreakout Sessions
11:15 – 12:00 PMWorkforce Round Table Discussion
12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch & Networking

Undergraduate & Graduate 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. All presenting students must register for the summit itself and submit an abstract for review. Please note that abstract submissions are due by Friday, January 10, 2025, and poster spaces are tentatively limited to 15 and will be on a first come, first served basis. 

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Event Chairs

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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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Planning Committee

Faculty Member David Arnold

David Arnold

George Kirkland Engineering Leadership Professor Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Acting Director, Florida Semiconductor Institute

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Faculty Member Beline Lafayette

Beline Lafayette

Event Coordinator

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Faculty Member Naomi Villa

Naomi Villa

Marketing and Communications Specialist

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Faculty Member Yong-Kyu “YK” Yoon

Yong-Kyu “YK” Yoon

Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Director, Multidisciplinary nano and Microsystems (MnM), University of Florida

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Faculty Member Reza Abdolvand

Reza Abdolvand

Professor, Chair, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida

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For questions regarding this event, please contact Beline Lafayette, FSI Event Coordinator at bcherichel@ufl.edu