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September 11, 2025

SEMI Northeast Forum

The SEMI Northeast Chapter Presents

Advancing Domestic Semiconductor Innovation: Policy, Research, and Manufacturing

Join industry experts to explore how government investment is shaping the future of U.S. semiconductor innovation. 

This forum will highlight key initiatives in research, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development, with expert insights into emerging technologies such as digital twins, EUV lithography, and advanced packaging.

Time

10:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

Add to Calendar 2025-09-11 10:00:00 2025-09-11 15:00:00 SEMI Northeast Fall Forum 2025 The SEMI Northeast Chapter Presents—Advancing Domestic Semiconductor Innovation: Policy, Research, and ManufacturingJoin industry experts to explore how government investment is shaping the future of U.S. semiconductor innovation. This forum will highlight key initiatives in research, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development, with expert insights into emerging technologies such as digital twins, EUV lithography, and advanced packaging. Albany NanoTech Complex 257 Fuller Rd Albany, NY 12203 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/New_York public
Location

Albany NanoTech Complex
257 Fuller Rd
Albany, NY 12203
United States

SEMI Northeast Forum

Host Sponsor— 

NY Creates logo

 

 

Agenda

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 | EASTERN TIME

10:00 am - 10:10 am
Sophia Rogalskyj_TEL
Sophia Rogalsky
Chair of SEMI Northeast Chapter, Etch Development Engineer
NY Creates

Opening Remarks

10:10 am - 10:20 am
David Anderson
Dave Anderson
President
NY CREATES
Paul Kelly, NY Creates
Paul Kelly
Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Strategic Programs and New Ventures
NY CREATES

Overview of NY CREATES

10:20 am - 10:45 am
Michael Passow, IBM
Michael Passow
Senior Technical Staff
IBM

Leveraging Digital Twins for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing

10:45 am - 11:10 am
Luciana Meli, IBM Headshot
Luciana Meli
Senior Management, Patterning & Metrology
IBM (EUV)

Accelerating High NA EUV Lithography Insertion: Performance, Cost, and Future Prospects 

11:10 am - 11:25 am

Break

11:25 am - 12:45 pm

Workforce Development Panel

Michelle Williams-Vaden_SEMI_2023
Moderator
Michelle Williams-Vaden
Executive Director
SEMI Foundation
Capri O'Hara, NY Creates
Capri O'Hara
Educational Outreach and Workforce Development Manager
NY CREATES
Mike Frame Headshot
Mike Frame
Executive Vice President
MACNY
Rob Pearson, RIT Microelectronics Engineering
Rob Pearson
Professor Emeritus
RIT Microelectronic Engineering

William Bronner, NY Creates
William Bronner
Chief Human Resources Officer
NY CREATES
12:45 am - 12:55 pm

SEMI Membership Overview

12:55 pm - 1:00 pm

Closing Remarks

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Networking Lunch

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Facility Tour

Sponsor—NY Creates

NY Creates

Registration

Early Bird Pricing (ends August 14): Member $75 / Non-member $100

Regular Pricing: Member $100 / Non-Member $125

Student: $15

IMPORTANT SECURITY PROTOCOL:

  • Due to Security protocol at the Albany NanoTech Complex, non-U.S. citizens must provide certain information at least THREE WEEKS in advance of the event in order to complete a background check.
  • The Albany NanoTech Complex requires all attendees to check in at the Security. U.S. Citizens are required to provide a state-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License), and non-U.S. citizens are required to provide a valid Passport and Permanent Resident Card (permanent residence only) at check-in.

Sponsors

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HOST SPONSOR

NY Creates

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorships can be tailored to meet your branding and marketing objectives. Become a sponsor and brand your company at the SEMI Northeast Fall Forum. 

Contact Tim Janes, [email protected] to learn about available sponsorship opportunities.