Advance Registration Now Open Through June 9
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – April 17, 2025 – DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference (DAC) returns to the Moscone Center in San Francisco from June 22–26, 2025, marking its 62nd year as the premier event for the design and automation of electronic circuits and system design innovation. Sponsored by ACM and IEEE, DAC 2025 will feature over 350 technical presentations, industry speakers, hands-on tutorials, workshops, and a robust exhibition showcasing the latest in AI, IP, chip design and cloud-based design tools.
Attending DAC 2025 offers unparalleled access to the latest innovations in chip design and electronic systems, with opportunities to learn directly from industry pioneers, discover AI-driven design solutions, and forge strategic partnerships that drive competitive advantage. This year's expanded focus on AI, chiplets, and sustainability provides crucial insights for navigating the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape—knowledge that translates directly to enhanced product development cycles and business growth.
Keynote and SKYTalk Speakers
This year's conference will spotlight leading voices in the field, addressing topics such as AI-driven design automation, sustainable semiconductor development, and the future of chip design. The keynote lineup includes distinguished experts who will share insights into the evolving landscape of electronic design and automation.
William Chappell, Vice President of Mission Systems at Microsoft, will deliver the keynote address titled “The Evolution of Innovation: The Dawn of Reasoning Agents in Chip Design” on Monday, June 23.
Micheala Blott, Senior Fellow, AMD Research will present “Enabling the AI Revolution” on Tuesday, June 24.
Jason Cong, Volegnau Chair for Engineering Excellence Professor, UCLA Computer Science Department will present “Democratizing Chip Design with Deep Learning and Automated Code Transformation” on Wednesday, June 25.
SKYTalks
- Jeff Wittich, Chief Product Officer at Ampere, will present a SKYTalk titled “AI’s Growing Demands: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Semiconductor Innovation” on Monday, June 23.
- Dr. Mark Tehranipoor, Co-Founder, Caspia Technologies and Chair, ECE Department, University of Florida will present “The Innovation Frontier with Large Language Models for SoC Security” on Tuesday, June 24
- Serge Nicoleau, Group Vice President of Technology, ST Microelectronics will present “AI Booster for R&D, Edge Computing, Chiplets and Sustainability” on Wednesday, June 25.
- Amit Gupta, Siemens & Dr. John Linford, Nvidia, will present “Unlocking the Power of AI in EDA” on Monday, June 23 in the DAC Pavilion.
- William Wang, ChipAgents, will present “Beyond Automation: How Agentic AI is Reinventing Chip Design and Verification.”
Technical Program Highlights
Complementing these thought-provoking keynotes, the technical program showcases the industry's latest breakthroughs and research advancements. DAC 2025's technical program reflects the rapid advancements in the industry, with significant increases in paper submissions for both the Research and Engineering Tracks.
Research Track:
· 20.3% increase year-over-year
· 1,862 final submissions
Engineering Track:
· 5.8% increase from previous year
· 370 submissions
AI Focus:
- - Significant expansion of AI-focused sessions
- - Reflects artificial intelligence's growing importance in electronic design
- - Represents the largest topical growth area within the conference
Exhibition and Networking Opportunities
The exhibition floor will host approximately 150 leading and emerging companies, providing attendees with opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies and engage with industry leaders. New to the exhibition floor will be the EETimes, Future of Chiplets Pavilion with a focus on “Building Chiplets for the AI Era.”
Networking events will be held Sunday-Tuesday from 6:00pm-7:00pm. These collaborative gatherings are designed to foster connections among professionals from academia, industry, and government sectors.
Registration and Additional Information
Secure your place at the forefront of electronic design innovation: Advance registration for DAC 2025 is now open, offering attendees discounted rates until June 9. There are three options for attendees to register, Full Conference, Engineering Track and the complimentary I LOVE DAC pass. For details on registration options, visit https://www.dac.com/Attend/Registration. To stay updated on the 62nd DAC, Chip to Systems Conference, visit www.dac.com.