The semiconductor industry faces many challenges related to supply chain shortages and over reliance on a small number of chip fabrication facilities. To enhance global economic security and prosperity, the American and Japanese governments are collaborating on a workforce training program with a specific focus on the semiconductor industry.
The first phase of this project is a 2-day online workshop , held December 5-6, 2023 (8-11:30am JST, 6-9:30pm EST), featuring experts in the field of integrated circuit design from both academia and industry.Â
This Phase-1 workshop presents cutting-edge IC design technologies, with a focus on open-source IC design ecosystem; discussions on workforce development; and provides an opportunity for questions. It will be offered via zoom. The second phase of this program will be an in-person workshop to be held next year.
The ultimate goal is to explore, bridge, and accelerate U.S. -Japan collaborations regarding cutting-edge IC designs.
ZOOM Webinar Registration (Deadline: Dec. 4th, 2023) - Register for DAY-1 and DAY-2 individually.
We will provide English-to-Japanese translation in the ZOOM Webinar.
Technical Sponsors
University of Michigan
Kyusyu University, System LSI Research Center
Kyushu University, Education Center for Semiconductors and Value Creation
Technical Support
Fukuoka Industry, Science & Technology Foundation
Kyushu Economic Research Center
This workshop is supported by a grant from the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, Japan.