Powering Tomorrow's Fabs: Reliability at Scale
Tuesday, May 26th 2026
Free Online Webinar
Power demand is climbing across the advanced manufacturing value chain, grid resilience is eroding, and uptime tolerances in advanced fabs are tighter than ever. The operational challenges of securing reliable power pose immediate concerns for semiconductor facilities staff, and finding lasting solutions for the gap between capacity and demand is critical.
This UltraFacility webinar cuts to the core of electrical infrastructure design and reliability for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing. We'll examine
- The reality of power procurement and availability in a booming market
- How fabs are building capacity flexibly and rapidly to meet demand
- Onsite strategies to mitigate increasing exposure to grid instability
- The sustainability conundrum of balancing water/energy/cost
Join us to understand how the industry need for reliable electrical infrastructure for next generation fabs is shaping decision-making on power throughout the value chain.
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Speakers
Derek Grant
Facilities Electrical Part Leader
Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Partner
Derek Grant is Facilities Electrical Part Leader at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Derek has over 19 years of experience in management and engineering, leading high-performing teams in technical, mission-critical environments, and is currently overseeing a department of 60+ at a cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication facility. Key responsibilities include commissioning advanced electrical equipment and spearheading the development of operations and maintenance programs for electrical power distribution systems. Derek has a BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Texas A&M University.
Adam Jacobs
Infrastructure Sales Director
Schneider Electric
Adam Jacobs is a seasoned commercial leader with deep expertise in infrastructure solutions across the semiconductor, automotive, and battery manufacturing sectors. As Infrastructure Sales Director, Adam leads a strategic team focused on driving growth through innovative positioning, strategic offer expansion, and deep customer engagement. Adam is passionate about advancing industry partnerships and enabling transformative outcomes for clients navigating complex manufacturing environments
Wilson Peppard
Director - Economic Development
Oncor Electric Delivery Company
Wilson Peppard is the Director of Economic Development for Oncor Electric Delivery based in Dallas/Fort Worth serving over 400 communities throughout Texas. He has been with Oncor since 2009 serving in various organizations including Transmission Engineering, Operations, and Real Estate prior to his role in Economic Development. Wilson is engaged with the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC), serves on the board for “The High Ground of Texas” Economic Development Organization in West Texas, and is on Dallas Regional Chamber’s Economic Development Council. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He holds an MBA from TCU and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.
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