Leaders from Microsoft, Arm, and OpenAI to Feature at Synopsys Silicon Valley Conference
Upcoming Conference on AI and Intelligent Systems
Overview of SNUG Silicon Valley 2025
Synopsys Inc. is set to host its annual user group conference named SNUG Silicon Valley on March 19-20, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. This conference serves as a key platform for industry professionals to gather and discuss critical developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent systems. This year, the conference includes an exclusive, invite-only Synopsys Executive Forum on the first day.
Keynote Sessions
Keynote by Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi
When: March 19, 9:15 AM PT
What: Sassine Ghazi, the President and CEO of Synopsys, will present a keynote titled "Re-engineering Engineering." This talk will focus on tackling contemporary and future engineering challenges in an era where intelligence is becoming pervasive. A noteworthy highlight of the session is the virtual guest appearance of Satya Nadella, the Chairman and CEO of Microsoft.
How to Access: Individuals interested in watching the livestream of this keynote can register on the Synopsys website here.
Fireside Chat with Arm CEO Rene Haas
When: March 19, 12:20 PM PT
What: In a fireside chat format, Rene Haas, the CEO of Arm, will join Sassine Ghazi to discuss "Sustainable Computing: Silicon-to-Systems." This session is exclusive to in-person attendees, and those who wish to participate must email for an invitation.
OpenAI Presentation by Richard Ho
When: March 20, 9:30 AM PT
What: On the second day, Richard Ho, the Head of Hardware at OpenAI, will deliver a keynote focused on "Scaling Computing for the Age of Intelligence." He will delve into how the rapid scaling of computing resources has contributed to the success of AI models like ChatGPT, along with discussing the obstacles that AI encounters going forward.
How to Access: Registration for the livestream is available on the Synopsys website here.
Additional Conference Highlights
SNUG Silicon Valley will host over 100 sessions featuring insights from various technical experts and Synopsys customers. The agenda covers essential topics such as:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 3D Design and Packaging
- Software-Defined Systems
This event serves as an excellent opportunity for attendees to exchange insights and best practices surrounding chip and system design.
Executive Forum Details
Purpose of the Executive Forum
The Synopsys Executive Forum will occur on the same day as the conference, designed for industry leaders to explore the convergence of silicon and systems design. The objective is to discuss complex engineering challenges driven by rapid technological advancements and rising costs.
Participating Companies
The forum will feature technology leaders from notable organizations including:
- AMD
- Ansys
- Arm
- Astera Labs
- AWS
- Broadcom
- IBM
- Intel
- Marvell
- Meta
- Microsoft
- NVIDIA
- Samsung
- TSMC
- University of Waterloo
How to Stay Updated
Participants and interested individuals can follow updates regarding SNUG Silicon Valley and the Executive Forum on various platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Moreover, they can check the SNUG Newsroom for the latest information.
About Synopsys
Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) specializes in providing comprehensive design solutions for silicon and systems. The company partners with semiconductor and systems customers across different industries, helping maximize their research and development capabilities. For more information, visit www.synopsys.com.
