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Thursday, June 25, 2026

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Chasing the limit of energy efficiency in AI data centers

Improving energy efficiency at these power-hungry facilities requires a shift from electrical to optical connectivity.

This session explores advances and remaining challenges to unleash the potential of silicon photonics, laser integration, and microLED communications—key technologies for scaling AI performance while managing energy use.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Welcome Coffee, Exhibitions & Networking

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Morning Session

Welcome & Introduction

Co-Chairs

Eléonore Hardy

Silicon Photonics Partnership Manager, CEA-Leti

Frédéric Hameau

Research Engineer & Project Manager, CEA-Leti

 

9:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
General Manager, Optical and RF Foundry Division, STMicroelectronics

Sylvie Gellida

General Manager, Optical and RF Foundry Division, STMicroelectronics

Enabling energy-efficient data centers: the shift from electrical to optical connectivity... more info

9:55 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
Chief Scientist, Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems Division, CEA-List

Yvain Thonnart

Chief Scientist, Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems Division, CEA-List

Dynamic optical routing on photonic interposers for chiplet-based systems...more info

10:10 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.
CEO, NcodiN

Francesco Manegatti

CEO, NcodiN

Breaking the shoreline limit: on-interposer optical I/O with the world's smallest nanolaser... more info

10:25 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Get some fresh ideas: 180-second pitch by a talented young scientist

 

10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
SVP, Technology and Product Engineering, AMD

Mark Fuselier

SVP, Technology and Product Engineering, AMD

Optics + 3D/chiplet co-design: putting memory, compute and light on the same roadmap...more info

 

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Senior Director, Core Technology, CREDO

Mohsen Asad

Senior Director, Core Technology, CREDO

Advances in silicon photonics: overcoming challenges for scalable AI performance

11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Research Engineer, CEA-Leti

Patrick Le Maitre

Research Engineer, CEA-Leti

3D GaN-on-CMOS microLED matrix: toward multi-terabit parallel optical links... more info

11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Head of Business Development Europe and United States, ASML

Henri van Helleputte

Head of Business Development Europe and United States, ASML

Optical lithography to enable energy-efficient optical interconnects...more info

11:30 a.m. - 12:05 a.m.

Panel Session

Discover how silicon photonics and optical technologies are revolutionizing data center energy efficiency

Panelists (from left to right): Sylvie Gellida, STMicroelectronics; Patrick Le Maitre, CEA-Leti; Francesco Manegatti, NcodiN;  Mohsen Asad, CREDO; Yvain Thonnart, CEA-List; Henri van Helleputte, ASML; Mark Fuselier, AMD

 

 

More on our other speakers coming soon !

12:05 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Lunch, Exhibitions & Networking

  • Latest Demos: Discover more than 30 live demos and network with potential partners.
  • Startups Corner: Don’t miss out on the startups corner to learn about the latest tech offers.
  • Business Meetings: Book meetings with experts to discuss your innovation project.
  • Partners Corner: Explore partners’ booth showcasing their technologies.

Bonus: Attendees will receive the conference proceedings after the event