About the Speaker
Mr. Brian Shirley kicked off the fall season, discussing the semiconductor memory industry. Mr. Shirley is acutely aware of what it means to reside at the nexus of government and industry, with over 34 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including 14 years as an executive officer of Micron Technology (a global leader in semiconductor memory). Mr. Shirley has spent many years as a senior consultant to the US Government on topics related to the Semiconductor Industry and national security, and is a member of Potomac’s Board of Regents. Additionally, Mr. Shirley is listed as an inventor on 82 US patents and is an alumnus of Stanford University, where he earned his degree in Electrical Engineering.
About the Event Series
The semiconductor industry, a cornerstone of the global economy, plays a crucial role in shaping the success or failure of many other markets. At the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, we focus on studying and reporting on various policy issues related to USG semiconductor access, security and US economic strength. Our aim is on achieving a resilient supply chain of semiconductors for US needs, road mapping the distribution of CHIPS Act funds, emphasizing the importance of long-term R&D to the domestic semiconductor industry, and the role of semiconductors in the race for AI dominance. As a leading voice on semiconductors and a bridge between government and industry, we are hosting a series of dialogs with key industry leaders.