Since Fall 2002, the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering has hosted the Silicon Valley Leaders Symposium (SVLS). The Symposium hosts industry and technology leaders to talk about business and technology trends. It also features prominent leaders who discuss broader societal and political issues that shape our life and society.
For more information contact Dr. Ahmed Hambaba, Associate Dean of Graduate & Extended Studies, College of Engineering: ahmed.hambaba@sjsu.edu
The symposia take place every Thursday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in the Engineering building auditorium, ENG 189.
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Sep. 11th
Mr. Willem Roelandts
Executive Chairman of the Board - Xilinx, Inc
Topic: What I've Learned in 40+ Years in the High Tech Industry
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Sep. 18th
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Oct. 2nd
Dr. Craig B. Smith
Chairman Emeritus - DMJM H&N, Inc.
Topic: Building the Great Pyramid at Giza: A Case Study of Program Management in 2550 B.C.
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Oct. 9th
Mr. Julian Nikolchev
Partner - Frazier Healthcare Ventures
Topic: Entrepreneurial Adventures in the Medical Technologies World
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Oct. 16th
Dr. Prith Banerjee
Senior Vice President -Research, and Director, HP Labs - HP
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Oct. 23rd
Mr. Brian Halla
Chairman of the Board - Chief Executive Officer - National Semiconductor Corp
Topic: The Role of Innovation and Our Industry's Responsibility to the World

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Nov. 6th
Dr. Gregory M. Papadopoulos
Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer - Sun Microsystems, Inc
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Nov. 13th
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Nov. 20th



