The Future of AI Computing:
Why Photonic Infrastructure Could Redefine the Next Generation of Semiconductors
Hosted by Astera Technologies
September 21, 2026
4:00 PM PST
The Winery Newport
AI is accelerating one of the most significant shifts in computing in decades.
As conventional architectures face growing constraints around power, heat, and efficiency, photonic computing is emerging as a promising path forward, but commercial success depends on far more than the chips themselves.
Join Astera Technologies for an executive discussion examining why this transition matters and what it could mean for the future of semiconductor innovation.
What We'll Explore
Astera’s technology is built around a streamlined manufacturing pathway designed to produce photonic-grade graphene with the speed, quality, and scalability needed for real commercial use.
By enabling rapid graphene growth, the process creates a faster path from raw carbon input to a high-performance graphene substrate suitable for photonic applications.
How AI is reshaping the future of computing infrastructure
Why photonic computing is gaining industry attention
The role of advanced materials in commercial deployment
Emerging trends across the semiconductor and photonics ecosystem
Audience discussion and Q&A
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Why Attend?
Gain practical insights into the technologies shaping the future of AI computing.
Hear diverse perspectives on emerging trends in photonic computing and semiconductor innovation.
Exchange ideas with executives, investors, founders, and industry professionals.