Semiconductor Event Set For March 30
Luncheon, Panel Discussion To Follow Showcase Of Local Companies
The newly formed MTBC Semiconductor Technology Focus Group and the international association of semiconductor supplier companies, Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), will host a networking showcase display and luncheon program Thursday, March 30 at The Richardson Hotel, 701 E. Campbell Road in Richardson.
Kicking off the program at 10 a.m. is a Networking Showcase event where semiconductor service and supplier companies will have table displays that highlight their services and products.
At 11:30 a.m. the luncheon will begin, followed by a panel discussion titled, "Supporting Semiconductor Manufacturing in the Metroplex." The panel will feature four speakers from DFW-area semiconductor manufacturers, including Dan Youman, head of Test and Assembly for Texas Instruments; Oprea Florin, director of manufacturing for Dallas Semiconductor/MAXIM; and representatives from National Semiconductor and ST Microelectronics, who will discuss the requirements necessary to effectively compete with semiconductor manufacturing centers in other parts of the world.
Moderating the panel will be local semiconductor industry analyst, Carl Johnson, who is the co-founder of Infrastructure, an independent research and consulting resource devoted to providing technology, investment and market information about the semiconductor, semiconductor equipment, flat panel display and related industries. Johnson oversees the content and distribution of all publications released by the organization, writes columns for several trade and financial publications, and has publicly spoken about investing and the industry at numerous events.
Costs for the event are as follows:
Networking showcase table for display:
$150 for 1 table only (no power)
$200 for 1 table with electric power
$275 for 1 table with wireless access
Luncheon and panel discussion tickets:
$45 per person, after March 20, $55
$400 for reserved table for 8, after March 20, $550
Reserved table will have company table sign and listing in program
For reservations or more information, contact
Sue Walker at 972-792-2806.