CASPA Annual Conference and Dinner Banquet Achieves Record Success with Fireside Chat Featuring AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su
Santa Clara, CA – September 29, 2025 – The Chinese American Semiconductor Professional Association (CASPA) proudly announces the resounding success of its 2025 Annual Conference and Dinner Banquet (ACDB), held on September 27 at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
AMD CEO Lisa Su shines with CASPA’s past and present officers in a dynamic moment at the 2025 ACDB!
This year’s theme, “AI Ecosystem Revolution: Advancing Tomorrow’s Intelligence Together,” drew over 1,000 registered attendees, including 600 in person and additional participants online. The strong turnout once again demonstrated CASPA’s role as a premier platform for advancing semiconductor innovation and global collaboration.
AMD SVP David Wang electrifies the crowd with an insightful presentation!
The ACDB opened with the CASPA Board of Directors election, followed by a morning AI Startup Forum where startup CEOs shared insights on the fast-evolving AI ecosystem. In the afternoon, industry experts explored the latest in GPU and processor technologies. Keynotes and panels throughout the day highlighted AI-driven semiconductor innovations, bringing together voices from both industry and academia.
CASPA’s 2025 AC Morning Session: AI Startup Forum
CASPA’s 2025 AC Afternoon Technical Session
The evening Dinner Banquet, sold out with 660 guests, was highlighted by an inspiring fireside chat with Dr. Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, hosted by CASPA President Gary Wang (2025–2026). Dr. Su emphasized that semiconductors are at a pivotal moment, closely tied to national security, geopolitics, and economic strategy, while innovation remains the key driver of progress. She encouraged young professionals to take on ambitious challenges—“The most difficult tasks often yield the greatest rewards”—and highlighted the importance of collaborative problem-solving in shaping the industry’s future.
CASPA President Gary Wang and AMD CEO Lisa Su ignite the stage with a fiery, inspiring chat!
On the transformative role of AI, Dr. Su predicted its expansion from cloud to edge and personal devices, stressing AMD’s commitment to open ecosystems that accelerate industry-wide progress. She also gave attendees a glimpse into her personal passions, sharing her love for boxing as a source of balance and resilience. In a meaningful moment, Dr. Su personally presented CASPA scholarships to outstanding students, underscoring her dedication to nurturing the next generation of talent.
AMD CEO Lisa Su awards CASPA Scholarship to brilliant students!
The banquet was further enriched by Prof. Chenming Hu, CASPA Honorary Advisor and renowned “Father of the 3D Transistor” for his FinFET innovation, and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who congratulated CASPA on its leadership in uniting the semiconductor community.
CASPA Honorary Advisor Prof. Chenming Hu and AMD CEO Lisa Su dazzle at the CASPA 2025 dinner banquet!
The success of ACDB 2025 would not have been possible without the tremendous support of our sponsors, speakers, volunteers, and attendees. CASPA extends heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to making this year’s event a remarkable celebration of technology, collaboration, and community.
A group picture of the CASPA 2025 ACDB contributors.
For more information and event highlights, please visit www.caspa.com.