Thank you for your support and participation of #CSS2024
Creating a vibrant and sustainable
semiconductor ecosystem to benefit Canada
#CSS2024
FABrIC and CMC Microsystems are proud to present the 2024 Canadian Semiconductor Symposium, taking place October 9 and 10 in Markham, Ontario.
The agenda will feature prominent voices from across Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem. Experts from industry and academic research will provide a detailed overview of Canadian capabilities and future developments in core technologies.
We will also discuss semiconductor and innovation policy, opportunities to work with our peers in the U.S. and EU, and other ways to build a vibrant and sustainable Canadian semiconductor ecosystem.
There are also many networking opportunities over the course of the Symposium. We look forward to connecting with you in Markham. Follow us for more information or contact us at: symposium@cmc.ca
Sponsors
Program
THE INNOVATION VALUE CHAIN IN CANADA
Strengths, Gaps, and Opportunities
Day 1
Wednesday, Oct. 9
8:00 am
Registration Opens
Full breakfast will be served
9:00 am – 9:20 am
The Canadian Opportunity for Semiconductor Success: Global Competitiveness, Geopolitical Challenges, and a New Mindset for Research, Development, and Commercialization
Amy Karam
Author and Strategist
Karam Consulting
9:25 am – 9:45 am
An overview of the Canadian Semiconductor Ecosystem: Where are we, and where are we headed
Kofi Kobia
Director, Digital Technologies and Investment Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
9:50 am – 10:30 am
Government of Canada Key Initiatives to Support the Semiconductor Ecosystem
Greg McElheran
VP Market Development
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Kofi Kobia
Director, Digital Technologies and Investment Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Chris Ouslis
Industrial Technology Advisor
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
10:40 am – 11:40 am
Core Technology Capabilities and Gaps: Where are we and what is coming up
The state of play and strategic direction in key technologies, from the point of view of manufacturing, industry, and CMC’s technical leads.
Sessions moderated by Robert Crawhall, CEO, Canadian Academy of Engineering
Photonics & Compound Semiconductors
Simon Ayotte
Principal Scientist, Lasers and Integrated Photonics, TeraXion
Christophe Py
Director of Research and Development, Advanced Electronics and Photonics,
Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre
Daniel Hutama
III-V Business Development Officer
Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC)
Dan Deptuck
Team Leader, Photonics
CMC Microsystems
Health Break
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Micro-Electro-Mechanical systems (MEMS) and Integration
Mike Berry
Microelectronics Lab Manager
Celestica Inc.
Ahmed Galaom
Director of Camera Engineering and Development
Sheba Microsystems
Edward Huaping Xu
Technical Manager
Toronto Nanofabrication Centre (TNFC)
Steve Bonham
Plant Manager
Teledyne MEMS
Suraj Sharma
Staff Scientist, MEMS
CMC Microsystems
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch Break
1:20 pm – 2:05 pm
Quantum Technologies
David Asgeirsson
Manager, Partnerships and IP
Xanadu
Chloé Archambault
Partner
Quantacet
Udson Mendes
Team Leader, Quantum
CMC Microsystems
Health Break
2 :20 pm – 3 :20 pm
The Journey from early-stage innovation to market
Early-stage firms in AI, photonics, and more share what has worked, and what can work better for other firms. Perspective from the investor side as well.
Moderated by Amy Karam
Dejana Dua
Advisor
Founder Services, ventureLAB
David Lynch
Co-Founder/VP Hardware Technology
Hepzibah
Mario Montana
CEO & Co-Founder
LUMATUS Semiconductor
Jerry Zhai
CEO
MaxEpic Semiconductor
Brandon Zhao
Partner
Two Small Fish
3:35 pm – 4:20 pm
Skills Development, Training & Re-skilling
Experts from industry and research will present how Canada can develop the highly qualified personnel to compete in the global semiconductor space
Daniel Hutama
III-V Business Development Officer, Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC)
Jeff McNamee
President, Semiconductor Ecosystem and Centre for Training and Research (SECTR)
Sophia Chan-Combrink
VP, External Relations
ventureLAB
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
CMC Symposium / APC-SM Joint Reception
In celebration of CHIPS Month Canada
Held at the Markham Marriot
Day 2
Thursday, Oct. 10
8:00 am
Registration Opens
9:00 am – 10:00 am
FABrIC: The Canadian Semiconductor Ecosystem: Accelerated
Learn more about the FABrIC initiative (powered by CMC Microsystems), how you can participate and benefit from the resources available.
Lynn McNeil
Vice President, FABrIC
CMC Microsystems
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Applications and End-uses for Semiconductor Technologies: Opportunities, Gaps, and perspective from other national networks
IP explained by subject matter experts, and the lived experience of entrepreneurs who have been through the IP experience in Canada
Glen McCrimmon
Director of Operations
Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN)
Kristian Hau
Project Officer
INOVAIT
Chamirai C. Nyabeze
Network Director
MICA | Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator
11:05 am – 12:00 am
Creating Intellectual Property through Ideation and Design
IP explained by subject matter experts, and the lived experience of entrepreneurs who have been through the IP experience in Canada
Jarrod Hicks
Director, IP
Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)
Cameron Gale
Principal
Smart & Biggar LP
12:00 pm – 12:55 pm
Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Navigating the Canadian Funding System & Innovation Support Organizations in the Ecosystem
Hear from representatives from every step of the value chain, from University Industry Liaison Offices, Incubators, Seed/Early-Stage funding, Venture Capital (VC), and Government of Canada (ISED/IRAP) about how they can make innovation happen in Canada
Yuri Navarro
Advisor, Founder Services
ventureLAB
Glen Crossley
Associate Director, Business Development and Intellectual Property
McMaster University
Jackson Hamilton
Director of Technology,
Deep Tech Venture Fund
BDC
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Keynote: Re-shoring Semiconductor Manufacturing in Canada – Can we Do it?
There are also many networking opportunities over the course of the Symposium. We look forward to connecting with you in Markham.
Registration
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Discounts: Academic subscribers get a 25% discount, and FABrIC members get a 15% discount. These discounts are applied automatically when you add the product to your cart, so no coupon code is needed.
For any assistance with registration, please contact us at symposium@cmc.ca.
Travel and Accomodation
Reception
Reception will be held off-site at:
Markham Marriot
170 Enterprise Boulevard
Markham, ON L6G 1B3
5pm on Wednesday, October 9th
- A shuttle will be provided to and from our hotel
Getting Here
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
- TTC Bus Station
- Unionville GO
Flying with Porter Airlines?
- only available for CSS + Chips Month
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Canadian Semiconductor Symposium is part of CHIPS Month Canada, a month-long series of national semiconductor events, a “Semi-celebration” of the very small devices that have a very big impact.
