NY Creates took center stage at this year’s SEMICON West conference, participating in multiple engaging sessions that highlighted the organization’s leadership in semiconductor innovation, workforce development, and collaboration across the semiconductor ecosystem. Held in Phoenix, Arizona, SEMICON West “wrangled” together global leaders from across the industry to discuss the innovative technologies, groundbreaking R&D, and new workforce development initiatives to drive partnerships that continue shaping the future of the semiconductor industry.
Throughout the week, Creates leaders and experts shared insights on topics ranging from artificial intelligence, sustainability, workforce development and recruitment strategies, and more.
Creates President, David Anderson, moderated an executive panel titled, “Powering the Next Decade: AI’s Impact on Semiconductor Infrastructure and Market.” This robust discussion examined how artificial intelligence is transforming semiconductor design, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. Pres. Anderson was joined by a distinguished panel of industry leaders, including Angada Sachid (ASM), Mukesh Khare (IBM), Laura Matz (Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany), and Mark Dougherty (Tokyo Electron US). Together, they explored how AI will drive technological advancement and reshape the semiconductor landscape over the coming decade.
Creates Vice President for Education and Workforce Development, Dr. Robert Geer, joined GlobalFoundries Workforce Development Lead, Christine McLear to present, “Building a Collaborative Regional Consortium for Semiconductor Workforce Development” at the Workforce Development session. The presentation explored how partnerships among industry, academia, and government are fueling a new generation of high-tech talent, supporting the semiconductor ecosystem, and ensuring a strong, sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals.
At that same session, Justin Rivers, Creates Director of Recruitment and Employment, presented “From Job Application to Onboarding: How to Lock Down the Position You Are Seeking” at the Workforce Development Pavilion. Drawing on years of experience in human resources and recruitment, Rivers shared practical advice for professionals pursuing careers in high-tech fields — including opportunities at Creates. Many in the large crowd stayed after the talk to ask Justin for his advice, with a line of interested individuals that lasted more than a half hour.
On Wednesday, Creates Sustainability Engineering Manager, Irina Spiry, took part in the SEMI Semiconductor Climate Consortium Scope 1 Working Group Gases Panel. Engaging discussions from the panel provided an opportunity for attendees to hear input on this topic and our creation of a testbed at Creates that will address important aspects of gas alternatives and abatement.
Beyond the presentations, attendees were invited to connect with Creates representatives at their booth, where the team showcased the organization’s expanding role as a hub for research, innovation, and workforce growth in semiconductors.
Creates also recorded live episodes of its NanoChat podcast throughout the conference, featuring exclusive interviews with industry experts on topics such as recruitment, workforce development, and sustainability.
The Creates team extends its appreciation to everyone who stopped by the booth, attended a session, or joined a conversation. Together with its partners and collaborators, Creates continues to drive innovation, strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem, and shape what’s next for advanced technologies.
If you would like to follow up with Creates following the SEMICON West Conference, you can do so by emailing contact@ny-creates.org.
Also, stay tuned for upcoming NanoChat episodes recorded live from the SEMICON West floor, and learn more about how Creates is redefining the future of the semiconductor industry.
