Overview
Semiconductors are at a defining inflection point where progress is measured not just in nanometers but in intelligence. AI is emerging as the next node, transforming chip design, engineering productivity, smart manufacturing and supply chain operations.
At HCLTech Semiconductor AI Day, we’re bringing together senior leaders from across the semiconductor ecosystem at our Santa Clara office. This exclusive forum will spotlight how we’re leveraging AI to accelerate innovation in semiconductors, showcase the strength of our ecosystem, feature perspectives from partners and present live demonstrations from our state-of-the-art GenAI Lab.
Why Attend?
- Transform your enterprise — explore breakthrough applications across chip design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain.
- Hear from industry leaders — NVIDIA and ecosystem partners share perspectives on the transformative role of AI in semiconductors.
- Experience next-gen solutions — live showcases of semiconductor-focused and industry-agnostic innovations that highlight the breadth of HCLTech AI capabilities.
- Join strategic conversations — uncover how AI can drive resilience, agility and sustainable growth.
- Network with peers — connect with senior leaders and decision-makers from leading semiconductor organizations.
The Day at a glance:
| Time | Session | Details |
| 3:00 - 3:10 PM | Welcome & Introduction | Meenakshi Benjwal – VP, Marketing, HCLTech |
| 3:10 – 3:30 PM | Supercharging Progress: Our Vision for AI at the Core | Haripriya Prakasam - Senior Director, GenAI Solutions, HCLTech |
| 3:30 – 3:50 PM | AI as the Catalyst for Next-Gen Semiconductor Enterprises | Anshul Verma - Head of Strategic Initiatives, TMT, HCLTech |
| 3:50 - 4:10 PM | Coffee & Connection Break | |
| 4:10 - 4:30 PM | Democratizing Agentic AI with MIT Media Lab | Apoorv Iyer - Global lead of AI and GenAI, HCLTech |
| 4:30 - 4:50 PM | Accelerating Innovation Together: Harnessing AI Through Strategic Collaboration | Vignesh Rama - Global Partnerships Leader, NVIDIA |
| 4:50 - 5:10 PM | Scaling AI Across the Semiconductor Value Chain: Lessons from Global Enterprises | Ed Soo Hoo - WW CTO Global Accounts, Lenovo |
| 5:10 - 5:30 PM | The CIO’s Playbook for Harnessing AI: Driving Agility, Resilience and Growth in Semiconductors | Sriram Sitaraman - Chief Information Officer, Synopsys |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Putting it all together: HCLTech GenAI offerings | Demo Sessions |
| 6:00 PM onwards | Networking & Dinner | |
Innovation Showcase: AI in Action
Progenix
AI-powered chip design and verification with faster cycles and higher precision.
Defect Detection
Defect labelling in semiconductor manufacturing
AI Force - Accelerated SDLC
Automated software development with faster delivery and reduced effort.
Intelligent Supply Chain Optimizer
Predictive planning and dynamic optimization for resilient supply chains.
AI Force - Agentic IT Operations
Autonomous IT agents for proactive issue resolution and smarter ops.
Robotics
Precision automation for semiconductor and cross-industry tasks.
Speakers
Chief Information Officer, Synopsys
WW CTO Global Accounts,
Lenovo
Global Partnerships Leader,
NVIDIA
Head of Strategic Initiatives, TMT,
HCLTech
Global lead of AI and GenAI,
HCLTech
Senior Director, GenAI Solutions
HCLTech
VP, Marketing
HCLTech
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