Electronic System Design Alliance—ESDA and IEEE Council on EDA—CEDA are proud to honor
Lip-Bu Tan
CEO, Intel Corporation
former CEO, Cadence Design Systems
with the
2025 Phil Kaufman Award
Lip-Bu Tan is receiving this honor for his leadership and business impact on the Electronic Design Automation industry, a critical part of the global semiconductor supply chain.
Lip-Bu Tan’s influence shaped the direction of the semiconductor industry through his visionary leadership and strategic initiatives. Lip-Bu has an exceptional ability to spot important technology trends years before others see them. His ability to set a clear technical direction and inspire teams has had a lasting impact on the broader technology landscape.
Additional information is available in the press release.
Lip-Bu Tan was honored at the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award Ceremony and Banquet on November 6, 2025, in San Jose, CA.
View selected photos from the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award Ceremony and Banquet!
2025 Phil Kaufman Award Video
Watch the video of the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award, including a tribute by Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli and Q&A with Ed Sperling.