蜜桃传媒

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Leaders in technology, policy and academia will come together for “Bridging the Gap: Activating the Semiconductor Supply Chain Network,” a conference hosted by the 蜜桃传媒 School of Management’s Center for Supply Chain Analytics and the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub.

The event will take place July 15-16 on UB’s North Campus. Sessions on July 15 will be held in the Center for the Arts from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m, with programming continuing July 16 in Alfiero Center from 8 a.m. to noon.

The NY SMART I-Corridor, anchored in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, is one of 31 federally designated tech hubs working to drive U.S. competitiveness in critical technologies. Powered by a recent $40 million award from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the initiative is focused on building the ecosystem that will fuel transformational growth across New York State’s semiconductor supply chain

The conference will feature cross-sector perspectives and practical insights, providing interested companies with the tools and resources to assist with the state’s manufacturing initiatives. Participants will explore regional and national strategies to drive innovation, infrastructure and workforce readiness in this high-stakes industry. The agenda features keynote speakers and expert panels from both public and private sector leaders.

“The challenges facing the semiconductor ecosystem can’t be solved in silos,” said Jennfier Flagg, director of the Center for Supply Chain Analytics. “This event will give stakeholders a platform to connect the dots between industry needs and opportunities for firms, researchers and workforce development professionals to leverage federal and state resources for filling the gaps.”

Registration is open to the public and tickets cost $99 for industry professionals and $49 for academics. To learn more and register, visit . 

The UB School of Management’s Center for Supply Chain Analytics is dedicated to transforming logistics, operations and sourcing through research and education. Its programs and partnerships equip current and future leaders with tools to solve complex supply chain challenges. For more information, visit .