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April 30, 2026

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Organizer: SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter

Hosted by Intel

IN-PERSON

Time

7:30 am - 11:15 am PDT

Add to Calendar 2026-04-30 07:30:00 2026-04-30 11:15:00 Pacific Northwest Chapter Breakfast Forum—Powering the AI Era: Infrastructure, Integration & Policy Organizer: SEMI Pacific Northwest ChapterHosted by IntelIN-PERSON Intel - RA1 2501 NE Century Blvd Hillsboro, OR 97124 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public
Location

Intel - RA1
2501 NE Century Blvd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
United States

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Powering the AI Era: Infrastructure, Integration & Policy

There has never been a more pivotal moment for the semiconductor industry. As AI adoption accelerates across every sector, the demands on infrastructure, technology integration, and policy frameworks have intensified. Companies across the Pacific Northwest and beyond are navigating rapid capacity expansion, new technical challenges, and the workforce transformation required to support the AI era.

This year’s SEMI Pacific Northwest Breakfast Forum brings together leaders from industry, government, academia, and regional organizations to explore how we build the resilient, intelligent, and scalable semiconductor ecosystem the AI future requires.

Join us as we examine energy infrastructure readiness, advanced packaging innovation, economic signals, and regional workforce development initiatives—all essential to powering the next decade of growth.

Agenda

7:30 am - 8:00 am

Check-In & Networking Breakfast

Host—Intel

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8:00 am - 8:05 am
Damian Scandiffio, Acara Solutions
Damian Scandiffio
Co-Chair of SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter
Acara Solutions
Matt Kleinke, Siltronic
Matt Kleinke
Co-Chair of SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter
Siltronic

SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter Welcome Remarks

8:05 am - 8:15 am
Dave Bloss 2025
David Bloss
Corporate VP, Technology & Manufacturing Group General Manager, Global Sourcing for Equipment and Materials
Intel

Opening Remarks

8:15 am - 8:30 am
Tim Knopp
Tim Knopp
Chief Prosperity Officer
State of Oregon

Keynote—Oregon State Prosperity Outlook

8:30 am - 9:05 am

Energy Infrastructure Fireside Chat

Organized by Technology Association of Oregon

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Janeen Sollman
State Senator
Oregon State Senate, District 15
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Isaac Barrow
Senior Manager, Data Centers and Growth
Portland General Electric

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Skip Newberry
President & CEO
Technology Association of Oregon (TAO)
9:05 am - 9:25 am
Tyler Osborn Intel
Tyler Osborn
Director of Strategic Programs, Advanced Packaging Technology Development
Intel

Advanced Packaging for AI @ Intel

9:25 am - 9:45 am
Bob Johnson, Gartner
Bob Johnson
VP Analyst
Gartner

Economic Outlook

9:45 am - 10:05 am

Networking Break

10:05 am - 10:25 am
Karl Leeser Lam
Karl Leeser
Corporate VP of Engineering, Deposition Products Group
Lam Research

Enabling the AI Era …And Investing in the Pacific Northwest

10:25 am - 11:10 am

Workforce Development & University Initiatives Panel

Shannon Carney_ Business Oregon
Moderator
Shannon Carney
Advanced Manufacturing Program Coordinator
Business Oregon
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Kyle Ritchey-Noll
Education & Workforce Policy Director
Oregon Business Council

Panelists

Jose Garcia, Analog Devices
José Garcia
Managing Director
Analog Devices/SAMU
Robert Sanger
Robert Sanger
Program Manager, Workforce Training & Operations
SEMI Foundation
Christie Dudenhoefer_ Oregon State University
Christie Dudenhoefer
Executive Director, Semiconductor Economic Development and CorMic Regional Innovation Officer
Oregon State University
Tina Guldberg
Tina Guldberg
Associate Vice President Economic Development and Strategic Relations
University of Oregon
11:10 am - 11:15 am
Damian Scandiffio, Acara Solutions
Damian Scandiffio
Co-Chair of SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter
Acara Solutions
Matt Kleinke, Siltronic
Matt Kleinke
Co-Chair of SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter
Siltronic

Closing Remarks

11:15 am

Adjourn

Registration

Breakfast Forum Pricing:

  • Member: $100
  • Non-member: $125

Registration is final. No refunds provided. No substitutions.

Krish Raghunath
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1.408.943.6982

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Sponsorships can be tailored to meet your branding and marketing objectives. Become a sponsor and brand your company at the Pacific Northwest Breakfast Forum.

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