Startup Panel Session: Startups and Digital Twins: Accelerating Design, Development, and Deployment
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 11:10 - 11:55
MicroApps Theater, Booth 15122
Abstract: ‘Digital Twins’ promise shortened development cycles, faster prototyping, and reduced cost early in the design stage. But where does this technology stand and how can it help startup companies get to deployment and ultimately profitability faster? Hear thoughts from industry experts and leading academic researchers on how this technology can change the design cycle and help startups achieve success without burning through all their hard-earned funding.
Moderator: Dr. Ian Rippke, Director of Global Software Solutions, Keysight Technologies
Panelists:
• Dan Mantoni, Analog Devices
• Dr. Xu Zhu, Menlo Micro
• Dr. Tingjun Chen, Duke University
Startup Panel Session: RF Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI, New Space, and New Defense
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 11:10 - 11:55
MicroApps Theater, Booth 15122
Abstract: AI-driven systems, venture-backed defense startups, proliferated LEO constellations, and the maturation of wireless are reshaping the economics and architecture of RF systems. This panel explores how these forces will create new opportunities — and potentially disrupt incumbents — across components, subsystems, and design tools. Where will the next generation of RF startups emerge, and what moats will matter?
Moderator: Chris Marki, CEO, Marki Microwave
Panelists:
• Bryan Goldstein, ADI
• Tim Grayson, BAE Systems
IP 101: Protecting Your Innovation — A Fireside Chat for RF & Microwave Startups
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 15:15 - 16:00
Startup Pavilion, IMS Exhibit Floor
Abstract: Intellectual property can make or break an early-stage technology company, especially in fields like RF, communications, and advanced electronics, where innovation moves fast and competition moves faster. Join us for an engaging fireside chat with an experienced intellectual property attorney specializing in electrical engineering and high-tech startups.
Presenter: Michele Moresco, Shareholder, Wolf Greenfield
Startup Panel Session: From Vision to Profitability: The Startup Journey
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 14:02 - 15:00
MicroApps Theater, Booth 15122
Abstract: The startup world is fast-paced, uncertain, and requires constant adaptability. Do you understand the mindset shift needed to thrive in such an environment? Join us to hear from successful founders, their investors, and experts on how they navigated their journeys from vision to profitability.
Moderator: Dr. Laila Salman, Synopsys Inc.
Panelists:
• Kenneth Chang, JITX
• Michael Hollenbeck, Optisys LLC