Capturing Global Leadership in Next-Generation Glass Microelectronics Manufacturing

Capturing Global Leadership
in Next-Generation Glass-Based
Microelectronics

Wednesday, June 25 1-3pm EST

Glass-based solutions will power a new generation of microelectronics applications from AI and 6G communications to power electronics and beyond. New York State is primed to lead the nation in this semiconductor industry paradigm shift and become the global hub for glass-based value chains, powering economic impacts across its regional strategic industry clusters.

Join our webinar to learn about how New York State is the only place with the key building blocks and unique assets to achieve this vision, and how stakeholders can seize this first-mover opportunity.

Who should attend?

Companies in the microelectronics ecosystem including: supply chain companies, foundries, component suppliers, and device manufacturers.
Economic development organizations, and NYS state and local agencies.

What will you learn?

Why industry believes glass is poised to transform microelectronics packaging.
What economic impact establishing NYS as a glass packaging powerhouse would mean here and beyond.
What do companies already in the NYS glass-based microelectronics industry believe we need to do to achieve this vision.
How you can get involved to support our efforts.

1:00pm-3:00pm EST

Virtual Event

Event Agenda

01:00 PM – 01:15PM

The Multibillion Annual NYS Glass Substrates and Devices Opportunity

Renzo DeMeo –
RCD Advisors

01:15 PM – 02:10PM

Why is Glass Important to the Microelectronics Industry?

Judith Cai –
Corning Advanced Optics

Michael Holyoak –
Nokia Bell Labs

Jeffrey Fitzgerald –
BAE Systems

Moderated by:
Merideth Andreucci
GO-SEMI

02:10 PM – 03:00PM

How Can NYS Establish Global Leadership in Glass-Based Microelectronics Manufacturing?

Aric Shorey –
Menlo Micro

David Levy –
Mosaic Microsystems

Kwame Amponsah –
Xallent

Mark Campito –
Marktech Optoelectronics

Moderated by:
Heather Hage
Griffiss Institute

Event Speakers

Renzo DeMeo has collaborated with companies throughout the electronics supply chain for the past 22 years. From material suppliers to device and equipment makers, Renzo has advised clients on the commercial impact of new technologies and emerging markets within the electronics industry. Read full bio >

Judith Cai is the Business Development Director for Corning Advanced Optics, where she leads the strategy, commercial operations, and business development for the GlassCore Program. In her role, Judith drives innovation and growth, leveraging her expertise to create impactful solutions and expand Corning’s presence in the advanced packaging industry. Read full bio >

Michael is the department head of EM Systems & Integration in the RFIC & Packaging Research Lab at Nokia Bell Labs. He leads the development of advanced packaging technologies for RFICs in wireless and sensing networks. He excels in EM simulation and in the design and measurement of passive structures including interconnect, filters, and antenna arrays.

Jeff Fitzgerald is a Technology Development Manager within BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™. He is responsible for maintaining the advanced high-reliability microelectronics packaging and interconnect technology roadmaps. This includes cultivating strategic partnerships and inspiring innovation. Jeff has over 33 years of experience, largely devoted to hermetic packaging. He earned his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and currently holds 4 patents.

Aric is the Senior Director of Glass Technology at Menlo Micro. Prior work experience includes time as the Vice President of New Business Development at Mosaic Microsystems and the Commercial Technology Manager at Corning Incorporated. Aric received his PhD in Materials Science from the University of Rochester.

David has over 25 years of industrial R&D experience and has in depth experience in chemistry, nano-particle systems, thin film processing, device fabrication, and device physics. His broad capabilities and inventive nature have led to a patent portfolio of over 90 US Patents, and recognition for significant progress in fields such as atomic layer deposition and solar cell fabrication.

Dr. Kwame Amponsah is the CEO and Founder of Xallent, Inc., a company that produces advanced tools that the semiconductor industry relies on for next-gen micro and nanoscale testing measurements. He founded and continues to lead the company’s research, development, and fundraising efforts while building and managing cross-functional groups to deliver solutions to the commercial and defense sectors. Kwame has a strong record of serving as a Principal Investigator on U.S. federal projects for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and the US Army.

Gary J. Kardys, with a robust materials and metallurgical engineering background from RPI, has demonstrated his adaptability and versatility by seamlessly transitioning his technical expertise into high-impact marketing and business development roles. Previously, through various engineering roles at General Electric, Saint-Gobain, and IHS Markit, Gary developed crucial industry insights and technical content that have enriched his approach to business development. His career is distinguished by numerous patents and contributions to composites, manufacturing processes, and abrasives, demonstrating his profound influence on technology and engineering sectors.

Merideth Andreucci is the Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Semiconductor Expansion, Management, and Integration (GO-SEMI) at Empire State Development. She leads New York State’s efforts to grow the semiconductor industry, including the implementation of major projects like Micron in Central New York and GlobalFoundries in the Capital Region. With over 20 years of experience in economic development and sustainable policy, Merideth has held leadership roles at NYSERDA, the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT, and Empire State Development, where she led strategies to attract and grow advanced manufacturing industries.

As President & CEO of the Griffiss Institute (GI), Heather led the strategy and support operations for the standup of the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate’s innovative “beyond the fence” R&D and incubator facilities at Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, NY. A graduate of Hamilton College and Albany Law School, where she was Managing Editor of the Journal of Science and Technology, Heather’s professional background includes high-value technology transfer transactions, intellectual property policy, strategic planning, venture development, and the practice of law before New York State and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Capturing Global Leadership in Next-Generation Glass-Based Microelectronics