AI is already generating verification code. The harder question is whether it understands what that code needs to accomplish. That’s the conversation Moores Lab AI CEO and Co-Founder Shelly Henry will bring to Verification & Semiconductor Futures US 2026 on October 6 in Austin. We’re excited to be part of the community shaping what comes next, and proud to be building that community from our own hometown.
In his talk, “The Verification Gap: What AI Produces vs. What Silicon Demands,” Shelly will examine one of the biggest challenges facing AI-powered design and verification today: the difference between generating something that looks right and producing engineering work that can actually be trusted. Drawing on more than 20 years of silicon engineering experience across Microsoft, ARM, and more than 20 chip programs, Shelly will explore where AI falls short across testplans, testbenches, SVA, testcases, and functional coverage. He will also showcase his vision for what needs to change for AI to move from code generation to meaningful verification outcomes.
This is the shift we believe matters: the future of AI in semiconductor engineering won’t be defined by how much code AI can generate, but by how well it understands engineering intent, validates its own work, and helps teams reach silicon with greater speed and confidence. Moores Lab AI is building toward that future, and we’re looking forward to sharing our perspective with the engineers, technology leaders, and innovators shaping the next generation of semiconductor development. Join us in Austin in October to continue building the future of chip engineering.
