Sensing meets Semiconductors is a joint event hosted by the NSW Smart Sensing Network (NSSN) and the Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B), bringing together researchers, industry and government working at the intersection of sensing and semiconductor innovation.
This free half-day event will explore emerging opportunities, practical pathways to impact, and how Australia can strengthen capability across the sensing–semiconductor value chain.
Speakers include:
NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer, Hugh Durrant-Whyte
Macquarie University Dean of Engineering Professor Gordon Wyeth
UNSW Dean of Engineering and NSSN Co-Director Professor Julien Epps
Interim Director, Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau, Tara Hamilton
Member of the National Semiconductor Road advisory group and Former Australian government chief scientist Dr Cathy Foley
Co-founder and CTO atAtto Devices and Industry Professor at Macquarie University, Mike Boers
Founder of agritech spinout Agscent, Dr Bronwyn Darlington
Nanotechnologist at Macquarie University, Professor Noushin Nasiri
A/Professor David Tsai from UNSW
CEO of quantum technologies company Archer, Dr Simon Ruffell
Professor of Intelligent Microsystems at University of Sydney, Professor Omid Kavehi (Deteqt)
Two panel discussions will anchor the program:
Sensing and Semiconductors – Current and Future Opportunities
Climbing the TRL Ladder – Practical Considerations
The event will be preceded by an optional facilities tour (from 11:00am) and followed by networking drinks, providing ample opportunity to connect with peers across research and industry.
Date: Tuesday 20 May
Time: 12:15pm – 6:00pm (tour from 11:00am)
Location: C122 Exhibition Space, Macquarie University, 25 Wally's Walk, Macquarie Park NSW