November 19, 2026
The Phil Kaufman Award honors individuals who have had a demonstrable impact on the field of electronic system design through technology innovations, education/mentoring, or business or industry leadership. The award was established as a tribute to Phil Kaufman, the late industry pioneer who turned innovative technologies into commercial businesses that have benefited electronic designers.
Time
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm PDT
Location
Hayes Mansion
200 Edenvale Avenue
San Jose, CA 95136
United States
Electronic System Design Alliance—ESDA and IEEE Council on EDA—CEDA are proud to honor
LIP-BU TAN
CEO, Intel and Former CEO, Cadence Design Systems with the
2025 Phil Kaufman Award
2025 Award Recipient
Lip-Bu Tan is receiving this honor for his leadership and business impact on the Electronic Design Automation industry, a critical part of the global semiconductor supply chain.
Lip-Bu Tan’s influence shaped the direction of the semiconductor industry through his visionary leadership and strategic initiatives. Lip-Bu has an exceptional ability to spot important technology trends years before others see them. His ability to set a clear technical direction and inspire teams has had a lasting impact on the broader technology landscape.
Lip-Bu Tan will be honored at the 2025 Phil Kaufman Award Ceremony and Banquet on November 6, 2025 in San Jose, CA.
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