The RISC-V Summit North America 2024 is a pivotal event for the RISC-V community, bringing together innovators, developers, and thought leaders who are driving advancements in open computing. Taking place against the backdrop of rapidly evolving computing landscape, the Summit will explore the growing influence of RISC-V across a variety of applications, including AI/ML, Automotive, HPC/Data Center, and more.
RISC-V is reshaping computing by offering a flexible, cost-effective alternative to proprietary architectures. Whether you are a developer working on cutting-edge AI or an engineer building the next generation of embedded systems, the discussions, keynotes, and industry tracks at RISC-V Summit North America promise invaluable insights and connections.
Keynotes: Shaping the Future of Open Computing
The RISC-V Summit North America keynote sessions feature thought-provoking talks from industry leaders, offering a comprehensive view of how RISC-V is transforming global markets. Here are some of the keynotes to look forward to:
The Next Computing Megatrends are Enabled by RISC-V
Calista Redmond, CEO, RISC-V International
Redmond will explore the major ways RISC-V is disrupting the computing industry. By enabling the customization of microprocessor designs, RISC-V is set to lead the charge in workload-defined silicon and AI adoption. Redmond’s session will dive into how RISC-V’s flexibility powers faster, more efficient computing across industries and geographies worldwide.
Co-Designing Software and Hardware: Pillars of Advancing RISC-V for Application Success
Jing Yang, VP, XuanTie, Alibaba DAMO Academy
Yang will highlight how XuanTie is advancing RISC-V through co-development of hardware and software for a wide range of applications. From edge AI to cloud computing, this session will cover the innovations that are driving the RISC-V ecosystem forward.
RISC-V at NVIDIA: One Architecture, Dozens of Applications, Billions of Processors
Frans Sijstermans, VP Multimedia Arch/ASIC, NVIDIA
NVIDIA’s use of RISC-V in its embedded microcontrollers has grown over the years, with applications across AI, cloud, and multimedia. Sijstermans will share how RISC-V’s extensibility has become a cornerstone of NVIDIA’s microcontroller design.
RISC-V for All Computing Devices
Dr. Charlie Su, President and CTO, Andes Technology
Dr. Su will provide insights into how RISC-V is driving innovation in AI, Automotive, 5G, and beyond. He will also discuss how RISC-V features, like AI/ML acceleration and functional safety, are enabling new breakthroughs in application processing.
Shaping the Future of Automotive Computing with RISC-V
Rich Collins, Sr. Director Product Management – ARC Processors, Synopsys
As the automotive industry evolves with increased levels of autonomous driving, new in-car experiences, and electrification, Collins will explore how RISC-V is playing a critical role in streamlining development and delivering innovation across the automotive supply chain.
Empowering Innovation in Embedded Systems
Patrick Johnson, Sr. Corporate VP, Microchip Technology
Johnson will discuss Microchip’s latest 64-bit PIC64 microprocessors and how RISC-V-based solutions are leading the charge in embedded AI, IoT, and edge computing.
Making RISC-V Real, Fast!
Yuning Liang, CEO, DeepComputing
In this talk, Liang will share the journey of launching the world’s first RISC-V-based consumer products, including laptops and tablets, providing a real-world view of how RISC-V can be brought to market.
Instruction Sets Want to be Free: A 10 Year Retrospective
David Patterson, Pardee Professor of Computer Science, Emeritus, UC Berkeley
RISC-V co-founder David Patterson will reflect on a decade of RISC-V’s progress, discussing its growth from an academic project to a globally adopted open standard.
RISC-V State of the Union
Krste Asanović, Chief Architect, RISC-V International
In this keynote, Asanović will provide an overview of RISC-V’s adoption across various computing markets, from embedded systems to AI, and outline key ecosystem programs for the future.
Industry Tracks: A Deep Dive into the Future
This year’s Summit will feature a range of industry tracks focusing on key sectors where RISC-V is making a significant impact:
AI/ML: RISC-V is accelerating AI innovation, allowing developers to build customized processors that optimize AI workloads, from edge computing to data centers.
Automotive/Embedded/Industrial: As vehicles become smarter and more autonomous, RISC-V’s ability to offer extensible, power-efficient computing solutions is transforming the automotive landscape.
HPC/Data Center: In high-performance computing, RISC-V enables greater computational specialization, providing tailored architectures for advanced research and industrial applications.
ISA and Design Tools: Explore the latest advancements in RISC-V’s Instruction Set Architecture and design tools that empower developers to create more efficient, custom solutions.
Security: As cybersecurity becomes ever more critical, RISC-V’s open ISA allows for enhanced security features, ensuring robust protection for everything from IoT devices to data centers.
Software: RISC-V’s thriving software community continues to expand, providing the tools and support developers need to drive innovation in a wide range of applications.
Driving the Era of Open Compute
RISC-V Summit North America 2024 promises to be a game-changing event, offering deep insights into how RISC-V is shaping the future of computing. From AI and automotive to high-performance computing and security, the Summit’s keynotes and industry tracks will showcase the vast potential of RISC-V to transform industries and drive global innovation.
If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, this Summit is your opportunity to engage with leading experts and discover how RISC-V can help you bring your next big idea to life.