PRESENTATION
AngelTech Rump Session - Bottlenecks & Battlegrounds: The Future of the AI Chip Ecosystem
The Rump Session is an entertaining very open discussion session in a hot topic area of interest to most conference attendees - The AI Chip Ecosystem Future.
The session takes place in the evening alongside the drinks reception. Our outspoken and opinionated hosts will stimulate lively audience discussions though structured debate, polls and open-floor participation.
No ties.
No scripts.
Just sharp minds and sharper opinions.
David Cheskis
Square Zero Technologies
David Cheskis, PhD is President of Square Zero Technologies, LLC which provides technology and marketing consulting services for semiconductor, optoelectronics, sensing, and communications technology and products companies. Dr. Cheskis has extensive experience starting and leading product groups in deep tech and market shaping and started the first 6-inch GaAs VCSEL wafer foundry business in 2013. Since 1996, Dr. Cheskis has led the development of semiconductor and optical technologies and products for wireless, wireline and optical products at diverse sensing and communications companies including TriEye LTD, Lumentum, LeddarTech, IQE plc, II-VI Incorporated, ANADIGICS Inc, Oclaro Inc., Sarnoff Corporation, Jazz Semiconductor, Multilink Technology Corporation, and Vitesse Semiconductor. Dr. Cheskis earned PhD and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego and a BSEE degree in Microelectronic Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE. Contact: david@square-zero.tech
Diana Khlan
Chips Weekly
Diana Khlan is a Tech Expert, Entrepreneur, and Host of Chips Weekly — a fast-growing platform spotlighting semiconductor innovation, AI hardware, and the future of intelligent systems. With experience across chip technologies, product strategy, and emerging hardware ecosystems, Diana advocates for bridging hardware and AI communities to accelerate responsible, scalable innovation. Today she collaborates with global semiconductor leaders, startups, and open-tech initiatives to drive forward a more resilient and transparent tech future.