Illuminating Florida’s Growing Semiconductor Industry
May 20, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET | Virtual
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Event Overview
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Volker Sorger, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI)—the statewide hub coordinating semiconductor research, workforce, and ecosystem development across Florida.
Florida currently has the 5th largest semiconductor workforce in the U.S., with ongoing efforts to catalyze 10,000 additional high‑wage jobs. This webinar will explore the current state of the industry in Florida, with a spotlight on the critical role of photonics and its impact across multiple sectors.
The Florida Photonics Cluster is an industry affiliate of FSI.
What We’ll Cover
- Overview of Florida’s semiconductor industry
- The role of photonics in industry growth
- Key industry trends and developments
- Organizations advancing Florida’s semiconductor leadership
- Ways to engage and get involved
About the Speaker
Dr. Volker J. Sorger is the Rhines Endowed Professor for Semiconductor Photonics at the University of Florida and Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Florida Semiconductor Institute. His work focuses on photonic‑electronic integrated circuits, AI accelerators, advanced packaging, and chip prototyping. He is a Fellow of OSA, SPIE, IEEE, and IAAM and holds more than 28 U.S. patents.
Additional Upcoming Events
Watch for information on our upcoming events, including webinars on Biophotonics, Quantum, the Photonics Workforce, and capital sources. We’ll also be hosting our next in‑person event in June. Details will be announced as they become available.