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Wednesday, March 5th
11 am ET
As AI workloads expand from the datacenter to the far edge, traditional processor architectures are being stretched beyond their original design assumptions. This webinar explores how RISC-V is emerging as a credible third architecture for AI—one defined by openness, modularity, and the ability to scale from tiny embedded systems to high-performance platforms. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of why AI is accelerating RISC-V adoption, and how an open instruction set can unlock new design freedoms for modern AI systems.
Drawing on real-world architectural experience, the session examines how SiFive’s RISC-V Intelligence platforms enable flexible AI system design, including pairing general-purpose RISC-V processors with custom AI accelerators across edge and datacenter environments. Participants will leave with a deeper perspective on how leading semiconductor companies are approaching AI architecture decisions today, and what role open, extensible processor designs may play in shaping the future of AI infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how RISC-V solutions provide benefits from the edge to the datacenter
- Understand how top-tier semiconductor companies are extending AI to the far edge with RISC-V
- Learn how customers are pairing their own customer AI accelerators with RISC-V solutions from SiFive (SSCI and VCIX)
- Get up to speed on the latest in RISC-V and AI
- Hear directly from a well-known SiFive systems architect on the challenges and benefits
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John Simpson
Senior Principal Architect - SiFive
With almost 30-years of experience in processor/ASIC/SoC architecture, design, and verification, John is a Senior Principal Architect at SiFive, defining the future of RISC-V vector processors and beyond. He has extensive expertise in FPU, super-scalar out-of-order, VLIW, multi-thread, cache-coherent, low-power, and AI accelerator architectures, delivering on-time first silicon success for multiple projects.
Olivier Blanchard
Research Director & Practice Lead, Intelligent Devices - The Futurum Group
Research Director Olivier Blanchard covers Intelligent Devices for Futurum. In addition to having co-authored several books about digital transformation and AI with Futurum Group CEO Daniel Newman, Blanchard brings considerable experience demystifying new and emerging technologies, advising clients on how best to future-proof their organizations, and helping maximize the positive impacts of technology disruption while mitigating their potentially negative effects. Follow his extended analysis on X and LinkedIn.
Brendan Burke
Research Director, Semiconductors, Supply Chain & Emerging Tech - The Futurum Group
Brendan is Research Director, Semiconductors, Supply Chain, and Emerging Tech. He advises clients on strategic initiatives and leads the Futurum Semiconductors Practice. He is an experienced tech industry analyst who has guided tech leaders in identifying market opportunities spanning edge processors, generative AI applications, and hyperscale data centers.
Before joining Futurum, Brendan consulted with global AI leaders and served as a Senior Analyst in Emerging Technology Research at PitchBook. At PitchBook, he developed market intelligence tools for AI, highlighted by one of the industry’s most comprehensive AI semiconductor market landscapes encompassing both public and private companies. He has advised Fortune 100 tech giants, growth-stage innovators, global investors, and leading market research firms. Before PitchBook, he led research teams in tech investment banking and market research.