Largest Texas Semiconductor Summit concludes with discussion on workforce
The Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute is in prime position to be an ecosystem leader with a new building opening in 2028.
(MyAggieNation.com by The Eagle) The consensus among the speakers and panelists was that it was an exciting time to be in the semiconductor industry in Texas but there was still much work to be done in an industry that is constantly changing.
“We’re definitely excited by the momentum in the area,” Steve Putna, director of the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute, said. “I think there is a solid community of practice here ready to rally and grow what we are doing to make sure that we bring the best from the state and make sure that we can supply all the talent needed for all these new initiatives.”
The day-and-a-half summit was the largest yet with over 450 registered in attendance. Those who attended heard from speakers and panels on nearly every aspect of the semiconductor and smartchip industry.
Read the full story.
![Nerve and axon illustration. © [Eric] / Adobe Stock](https://chips.tamus.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/axon-AdobeStock_572929606-768x439.jpg)
