February 5th, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Shaping the Future of Deep Tech, AI, and Semiconductor Innovation
Despite the rapid growth and innovation within the semiconductor industry, inclusivity remains a significant challenge, particularly at the leadership level. The Inclusive Semiconductor Entrepreneurship event aims to address this issue by providing visibility and support to early-stage semiconductor and AI start-ups that prioritize equity and inclusion in their management approaches.
Hosted by the Global Semiconductor Alliance and WLI, this event aims to connect innovators with top-tier strategic investors, and venture capital firms. The event will feature cutting-edge companies showcasing their groundbreaking technologies through brief introductions, demos, posters, and brochures, offering attendees an exclusive and firsthand look at the transformative work happening in the deep tech, AI, and semiconductor spaces.
Attending start-ups must have leadership teams that include at least one woman, emphasizing the value of inclusive management.
A BIG thank you to NVIDIA for hosting the event.
Invitation-Only: Space is limited. If interested in attending/participating, please contact wli@gsaglobal.org.
**Attending start-ups must have at least one woman at the C-level or in a senior technical role.
A BIG thanks to NVIDIA for Hosting this event
Program
This panel will explore the transformative role of startups in shaping the future of semiconductors and AI systems. With a focus on inclusivity and cutting-edge innovation, industry leaders and pioneers will discuss strategies to accelerate the development and adoption of AI-driven semiconductors, bridging hardware and software to unlock groundbreaking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into how startups are redefining collaboration, scaling innovation, and driving the next wave of intelligent technologies to create a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Networking and Introductions
Start-Up Company Pitches
Keynote Speaker / Q&A
Panel Discussion: Start-Ups Shaping the Future of Semiconductors – Empowering Startups to Lead the Way
Networking / Refreshments / View Participating Company Tables
Keynote
Howard Wright
Howard Wright
Panel
Participating Companies
Attending Venture capital firms
Pricing
Invitation-Only: Space is limited. If interested in attending/participating, please contact wli@gsaglobal.org.
Attendee
Member
$100
Guests
$200
*Members includes GSA and WLI members
Start-up Tables
Member
$500
Guests
$500
Tables are limited and will be distributed on a first come first served basis. Purchase will include the possibility to bring, company banners, flyers, and a chance to give a one minute pitch of your company.
**Attending start-ups must have at least one woman at the C-level or in a senior technical role.
All GSA events are considered private and exclusive to GSA members. GSA reserves the right to refuse service or event attendance to anyone for any reason. Priority registration will be given to GSA members, including for sold-out events.
Tickets are limited to 1 per email. If you need assistance with your registration, please contact our Events Team at events@gsaglobal.org.
Travel
NVIDIA Headquarters
2788 San Tomas Expy
Santa Clara, CA 95051 United States
NVIDIA Headquarters in the Endeavor building.
Parking is limited. Please arrive via ride share/Uber/Lyft.
All GSA events are considered private and exclusive to GSA members. GSA reserves the right to refuse service or event attendance to anyone for any reason. Priority registration will be given to GSA members, including for sold-out events.
Tickets are limited to 1 per email. If you need assistance with your registration, please contact our Events Team at events@gsaglobal.org.