Hardware-Accelerated Trust: FPGA-Based Secure Networking at 100Gbps(Pantherun/AMD)_FPGA 7/7 webinar

As critical infrastructure, AI systems, industrial automation, defense networks, and next-generation communications demand higher bandwidth and lower latency, traditional software-based security architectures are increasingly becoming bottlenecks. The need for deterministic performance, real-time encryption, and resilient communications at 100Gbps is driving a new wave of hardware-accelerated secure networking platforms built on FPGAs. Join AMD and Pantherun for an executive roundtable exploring how FPGA-based architectures are redefining secure communications for modern infrastructure. This session will examine the advantages of implementing Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, encryption, packet inspection, and security functions directly in programmable hardware — enabling ultra-low latency, deterministic throughput, reduced attack surfaces, and scalable security at line rates approaching and exceeding 100Gbps. Key discussion topics include: Why FPGA-based security architectures outperform traditional CPU and software-centric approaches at high throughput Achieving deterministic low-latency encrypted communication at 100Gbps Hardware-accelerated AES, Post-Quantum Cryptography readiness, and side-channel attack protection The role of programmable networking in AI infrastructure, defense, industrial automation, telecom, and edge computing Balancing flexibility, performance, and security using modern FPGA platforms Real-world deployment considerations for next-generation secure communication systems Attendees will gain insight into how FPGA-enabled platforms are becoming foundational to secure, scalable, and future-ready networking infrastructure — where performance and security can no longer be treated as separate design goals. ---------- Featured Presenters Srinivas Shekar / Co-founder and CEO of Pantherun Srinivas, CEO of Pantherun, brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity, embedded product design, and high-throughput communication, with a career spanning over two decades in the semiconductor and tech industries. A computer science graduate, he began as an ASIC design engineer in the United States, gaining deep technical expertise that fueled his focus on creating secure, high-performance solutions. Srinivas has successfully built and led two organizations dedicated to networking, consumer, and automotive sectors, holding leadership roles, including CEO, in companies that grew to over 600 employees and served clients in more than 40 countries. His expertise in designing secure, high-speed communication systems and embedded products has made him a recognized leader in industrial networking and cybersecurity. In 2019, Srinivas co-founded Pantherun with a mission to advance encrypted data communication for edge computing, reinforcing his commitment to cybersecurity innovation. His leadership at Pantherun continues his track record of delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions for mission-critical applications in a constantly evolving digital landscape. Rohith Gopalakrishna / Country Manager for Embedded Group at AMD Rohith Gopalakrishna is a seasoned Semiconductor professional with more than 18 years of experience. He is currently the Country Manager for Embedded Group at AMD India, Largest Fabless Semiconductor company in the World. In his current role he is responsible for all of AMD’s Embedded Business in India which includes CPU, GPU, FPGAs and SoC across diverse vertical markets like Aerospace & Defense, Industrial, Automotive, 5G, Datacenter etc. He is also responsible for Partnership program, Start-up Incubation & University Programs at AMD India. Rohith joined Xilinx (now part of AMD) in 2015 & is an active member of IESA (Indian Electronics & Semiconductor Association) and is closely involved in several Govt. initiatives like Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge, SMDP and TSDSI India 5G Initiative etc. Prior to this role, he worked at Texas Instruments US, India from 2007-2015 in several roles in Application Engineering & Business management. Rohith received an Executive Management Degree from IIM Kozhikode and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from PESIT, Bangalore. Rohith is an avid Volleyball player, Long distance cyclist and Classical Carnatic musician. Ken Briodagh / Editor in Chief Embedded Computing Design