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May 14, 2026

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May 14 in Albany, NY, for the Women in Semiconductors Conference, held in conjunction with the ASMC Conference.

Time

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm EDT

Location

Hilton Albany
40 Lodge St
Albany, NY 12207
United States

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How to Thrive and Accelerate Your Growth in the Semiconductor Industry 

As we celebrate 10 years of Women in Semiconductor, this milestone event invites you to reflect on the progress made while boldly charting your path forward. In an industry where women remain underrepresented, success requires both strategic navigation and authentic leadership.

Through dynamic sessions, we will explore how to intentionally shape a career defined by influence and impact—on your own terms. Together, we’ll examine the realities of navigating a male-dominated industry and share practical strategies to build influence, expand opportunities, and lead with confidence.

At the core of this experience is the development of your personal leadership toolbox—a curated set of skills, relationships, insights, and decision-making frameworks designed to accelerate your growth. You’ll learn how to cultivate meaningful allyship, strengthen the competencies that set you apart, and proactively create opportunities rather than waiting for them.

Join us for this special anniversary as we celebrate a decade of progress and issue a call to action for the future. You’ll leave with practical resources, empowering insights, and a renewed sense of purpose—equipped to thrive authentically and shape the future of the semiconductor industry with confidence and clarity.

Who attends WiS? Company leaders, managers, team members, HR professionals, academia and students. We encourage attendance by everyone who is interested in building a stronger, more dynamic semiconductor ecosystem, and by anyone who is responsible for developing internal or external programs to support women. 

"Attending the Women in Semiconductor Conference was an incredibly empowering experience. There is something uniquely impactful about coming together with other women who understand the challenges and opportunities of our industry. The conference created space for honest conversations, meaningful networking, and a sense of community. It is a reminder that we are not alone, and that together, we can drive change and support one another in powerful ways." (WiS 2025 attendee)

Please stay tuned for additional programs in 2026. We look forward to your participation. 

To receive information about Women in Semiconductors events, make sure to complete our interest form.  

Everyone is welcome to attend! If you have questions about any WiS activities, sponsorship and/or other SEMI Foundation initiatives, please email [email protected].  Or complete our interest form. We invite you to sign the Allyship Pledge.

Agenda

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Registration & Networking

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Welcome and Introduction & 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

1:45 pm - 2:20 pm
Sujatha Sankaran
Vice President, Engineering Platforms
GlobalFoundries

Keynote—Building What Lasts: Skills, Strength, and a Career of Impact

2:20 pm - 3:15 pm
Michelle Williams-Vaden_SEMI_2023
Moderator
Michelle Williams
Executive Director
SEMI Foundation

Panel Discussion—Investing in Your Toolbox: Strengthening Your Career Journey Through Every Cycle

Nicole Saulnier
Nicole Saulnier
Senior Research Manager, AI System Delivery and Client Engagement
IBM

Panelist
Brittney Graff
Sr. Global Product Marketing Manager
Brooks Instrument

Hannah Margavio
Hannah Margavio
Metrology Process Engineer 3
TEL

Julia Okvath
Julia Okvath
Data Scientist, Microelectronic Engineer
Axcelis Technologies

3:15 pm - 3:35 pm
Heather Denniston DC CCWP
Heather Denniston DC CCWP
WELLFITandFED

The Badass List: 20 Minutes to Confidence and Clarity

3:35 pm - 3:50 pm

Networking Break

3:50 pm - 4:50 pm
Heather Denniston DC CCWP
Heather Denniston DC CCWP
WELLFITandFED

Interactive Workshop—Flourish—Leading From the Long View

4:50 pm - 5:00 pm

Call to Action & Book Raffle

Technology Showcase

In May 2026, Women in Semiconductors will be held in conjunction with the SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)