RISC-V Now! — Where Specification Meets Scale!

RISC-V Now! — Where Specification Meets Scale!
by Daniel Nenni on 03-31-2026 at 8:00 am

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In forty plus years as a semiconductor professional I have never seen a semiconductor design ecosystem build as fast and as strong as RISC-V. As a result, RISC-V Now! has emerged as a pivotal gathering, a conference with a clear and ambitious mission: To transform the open, modular, and flexible RISC-V ISA from an exciting specificationRead More


The Evolution of RISC-V and the Role of Andes Technology in Building a Global Ecosystem

The Evolution of RISC-V and the Role of Andes Technology in Building a Global Ecosystem
by Daniel Nenni on 03-09-2026 at 10:00 am

RISC V Now Andes Conference

During my frequent trips to Taiwan as a foundry relationship professional I remember meeting Frankwell Lin, CEO of Andes, in Taiwan 15+ years ago. As I walked to TSMC HQ from the Hotel Royal (my second home for many years) Andes was about mid point and Frankwell’s door was always open. Sometimes just tea, sometimes technology,… Read More


The Launch of RISC-V Now! A New Chapter in Open Computing

The Launch of RISC-V Now! A New Chapter in Open Computing
by Daniel Nenni on 02-04-2026 at 8:00 am

RISC Now Andes

On February 3, 2026, Andes Technology officially announced the launch of RISC-V Now!, a new global conference series designed around the next phase of RISC-V adoption: real-world deployment and commercial scaling. This initiative marks a shift from exploratory and research-focused events toward practical, production-oriented… Read More