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Florida Semiconductor Engine
News and Events
Upcoming Events
The Florida Semiconductor Engine Inaugural Conference
Date & Time
August 28, 2025 - 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Event Description: Mark your calendar for an unforgettable day of insights and collaboration with industry leaders and tech visionaries shaping the future of the semiconductor industry.
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | 6000 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
Valencia College Semiconductor Ecosystem Reception
Date & Time
August 27, 2025 - 4:00 am – 6:00 pm
Event Description: Celebrate the launch of Valencia College’s new Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Semiconductor Engineering Technology—the first program of its kind in the state of Florida.
Location: Valencia College Osceola Campus | 1800 Denn John Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Rise and Thrive: Celebrating Workforce Success
Thursday
September 16, 2025 - 8:00 am –11:00 am
Event Description: Rise & Thrive is a celebratory event highlighting the success of career seekers, the impact of workforce partnerships, and the ongoing efforts to expand access to skills training in Central Florida.
Location: Winter Park Events Center | 1050 West Morse Boulevard Winter Park, FL 32789
Florida Forward: The Semiconductor Edge Webinar
U.S. (EST)
September 24, 2025 - 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Taiwan (CST)
September 25, 2025 - 8:00 - 9:30 AM
South Korea (KST)
September 25, 2025 - 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Event Description: Join us for a global webinar showcasing Florida’s rapidly growing semiconductor industry.
STEM on the lawn, Presented by UF FSI
Date & Time
September 27, 2025 - 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Event Description: Come explore the world of science and technology, meet real scientists and engineers, and discover how innovation is shaping the future - all in a fun, interactive environment that’s open to the whole community!
Location: University of Florida, Reitz Union Lawn
2025 FSI Industry Mixer
Date & Time
September 30, 2025 - 4:45 am – 7:00 pm
Event Description: Join us for an exclusive evening of real conversations and career connections at the 2025 FSI Industry Mixer. This unique networking event brings together students and semiconductor professionals for meaningful dialogue.
Location: Malachowsky Hall, Room 7200 (7th Floor) | 1889 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606
News
AMD Celebrates Move to Cutting-Edge Research and Design Center in Orlando
AMD celebrated the grand opening of its new Orlando Research and Design Center, highlighting Central Florida’s growing role in advanced tech and GPU innovation. The event showcased AMD’s partnerships with UCF, local leaders, and the Florida Semiconductor Engine to strengthen the region’s talent pipeline and semiconductor ecosystem.
The NSF Florida Semiconductor Engine Hosts Inaugural Forum to Foster Industry Innovation
The National Science Foundation’s Florida Semiconductor Engine on Thursday wrapped up its inaugural Innovation Day, bringing together an international roster of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academia and government leaders to share cutting-edge technologies designed to power economic prosperity throughout the state.