Chip2Intelligence Leadership Series

Overview

As intelligence becomes embedded across semiconductor across design, manufacturing and global supply chains, cybersecurity can no longer operate as a supporting function. It must be engineered into the enterprise itself.

This event brings together semiconductor leaders to explore how security must evolve - protecting silicon IP, securing connected fabs and governing AI-driven systems - so innovation can scale with confidence, resilience and trust.

Why this conversation matters now

The semiconductor enterprise is undergoing a structural shift. AI-driven design platforms, cloud-connected equipment and globally distributed operations are accelerating innovation - but also expanding risk in ways traditional security models were never designed to handle.

Cyber threats today impact far more than IT systems. They affect intellectual property, regulatory compliance, production continuity and market access. As GenAI reshapes both how chips are built and how attacks are launched, cybersecurity has become a leadership-level concern - one that directly influences enterprise readiness and long-term competitiveness.

What makes semiconductor security different

Semiconductor security extends far beyond traditional enterprise IT. It spans silicon design, connected equipment, fabs and partner ecosystems - where IP, data and operations are deeply intertwined.

Interconnected design, fab and supply-chain environments
Shared and distributed silicon IP across partners
Converging IT and OT systems
Long equipment lifecycles and legacy platforms
Growing regulatory and compliance pressure

What “securing the intelligent enterprise” really means

As intelligence scales across the semiconductor lifecycle, security must move upstream. It must be built into how systems are designed, connected, governed and operated - without slowing innovation.

Security embedded across the lifecycle

IP, data and AI models protected by design

Secure operation of connected fabs and equipment

Alignment with real engineering workflows

Resilience across global ecosystems and partners

What the event will explore

This leadership discussion will focus on:

Protecting silicon IP in AI-driven and collaborative design environments

Securing hyper-connected fabs and equipment ecosystems at scale

Understanding how GenAI reshapes both cyber threats and defenses

Applying AI-enhanced threat detection and automated response

Navigating regulatory, governance and compliance expectations

Building cyber resilience across global operations and supply chains

Who should attend

This event is designed for leaders shaping the intelligent semiconductor enterprise, including:

CXOs and business leaders

Security and risk leaders

Engineering and product development leaders

Manufacturing, fab and IT-OT leaders

Agenda

Speakers

Meenakshi Benjwal

VP, Marketing
HCLTech

Ameer Saithu

EVP and Head of Semiconductor Business
HCLTech

Amit Jain

EVP and Global Head of Cybersecurity
HCLTech

Testimonials

The event provided an excellent opportunity to engage with peers across the semiconductor ecosystem and exchange practical insights on AI adoption. The conversations were meaningful, and the networking was truly valuable.

Haritez Narisetty

Sr Director Scalable Solutions, GlobalFoundries

At NVIDIA we believe in the power of ecosystem partnerships to build real world AI applications to help enterprises deliver exceptional AI outcomes. Agentic and Physical AI capabilities showcased by HCLTech will transforms industries. This customer event truly highlighted the art of the possible is at the epicenter of the next Industrial Revolution - Semiconductor Industry.

Vignesh Rama

Global Partner GTM Leader, NVIDIA

Securing the Intelligent Semiconductor Enterprise