Enabling Emerging Technologies for Pervasive Intelligence – From Chips to Systems

Abstract:

The rapid evolution of computing is ushering in a new era of pervasive intelligence, fueled by ubiquitous AI, the proliferation of silicon, and the rise of software-driven systems. This talk will explore the potential of next generation computing paradigms, including neuromorphic and quantum computing, in redefining system architectures for the future. Additionally, the speaker will highlight Synopsys’ latest innovations—such as advanced multi-die solutions, SLM, and AI-accelerated tools—designed to empower engineers in building intelligent, high-performance systems that drive the next wave of technological breakthroughs.

Brandon Wang

Vice President, Technology Strategy
Office of the CEO, Synopsys

Short CV:

Mr. Brandon Wang is Vice President of Technology Strategy at Synopsys, overseeing corporate technology roadmaps, strategic partnerships, and innovation initiatives since 2018. Prior to that,  he had over two decades of experience at Cadence, ARM, Qualcomm, and Lattice, where led strategy, product marketing, and R&D efforts. He serves on the boards of Efabless and multiple venture capital firms, including Imec.Xpand and AIX Ventures. An Electrical and Computer Engineer with an MBA from Wharton, he holds 10 patents and has published over 30 IEEE papers on 3D-IC, AI, HW security, and semiconductor design.

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Trends and Challenges on EDA

Abstract:

The design quality of modern chips depends on the quality of the EDA tools used in the design flow. With the evolution of nanotechnologies new EDA tools are needed. Some trends and Challenges on EDA to cope with the evolution of manufacturing processes will be presented. An important set of EDA tools nowadays are the ones to reduce power consumption at all levels of design abstraction. Power Optimization is fundamental in the IoT world. At logic and physical level, it is needed to reduce the transistor count to reduce leakage power. Also, the use of estimation tools dedicated to each design level and visualization tools are more and more important in modern design flows.

Ricardo Reis

Professor at the Informatics Institute
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil

Short CV:

Ricardo Reis is a Professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), specializing in physical design automation, design methodologies, and fault-tolerant systems. He has authored over 750 publications and played key leadership roles in IEEE CASS, IFIP, and the Brazilian Computer Society. A recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the ACM/ISPD Lifetime Achievement Award (2022) and the IEEE CASS John Choma Educational Award (2023), he has also been instrumental in founding major conferences like SBCCI and LASCAS. Currently, he serves as a Distinguished Lecturer for IEEE CEDA (2024-2025) and IEEE CASS (2025-2026).

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Organization

General Chairs:

Nikolaos Voros, University of Peloponnese, Greece
Michael Huebner, Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg, Germany

TPC Chairs:

Georgios Keramidas, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Paraskevas Kitsos, University of Peloponnese, Greece
Diana Goehringer, Technical University of Dresden, Germany

Steering Committee:

Juergen Becker (chair)
Saraju Mohanty (vice-chair)
Hai (Helen)Li
Lionel Torres
Michael Hübner
Nikolaos Voros
Ricardo Reis
Sandip Kundu
Sanjukta Bhanja
Susmita Sur-Kolay
Theocharis Theocharides
Vijay Narayanan
Himanshu Thapliyal
Fernanda Lima Kastensmidt