CEO Summit | Day 1 | 20 May 2025, Tuesday | 13:30 - 17:00hrs | B2 | Hall D | MAINStage
Join our industry leaders at the CEO Summit as they share their insights on the theme, "Stronger Together – Collaborating to Navigate Uncertainties and Fostering Resilience“.
As Southeast Asia’s electronics industry continues to evolve, the imperative for collaboration becomes paramount. Against a backdrop of multifaceted challenges such as economic volatility, regulatory shifts, and geopolitical complexities, there is a stronger need for industry players to recognize the indispensable role of collaboration in navigating uncertainties and fostering resilience.
It is vital now for stakeholders to transcend individual interests, forge partnerships, and share expertise to confront shared challenges head-on. By harnessing the power of collective action, the industry can amplify its competitive advantage, drive innovation, and cultivate a sustainable ecosystem that thrives on solidarity and mutual support.
Agenda
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 13:00 - 13:30 hrs | Registration and Networking |
| 13:30 - 13:35 hrs | Welcome and Introduction |
| 13:35 - 13:45 hrs | Opening Address by Ms. Cindy KOH, Executive Vice President, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) |
| 13:45 - 14:05 hrs | Collaborative Innovation – Connecting Globally to Solve the Challenges of the Future Dr. Prabu RAJA, President, Semiconductor Products Group (SPG), Applied Materials, United States |
| 14:05 - 14:25 hrs | Partnerships in a Changing World Mr. Tim BREEN, Chief Executive Officer, GlobalFoundries, United States |
| 14:25 - 14:45 hrs | Infineon Follows a Clear Strategic Direction in a Challenging Industrial Environment Dr. Rutger WIJBURG, Chief Operations Officer, Infineon Technologies, Germany |
| 14:45 - 15:05 hrs | Collaborate for Business Innovation & Agility Mr. David GOECKELER, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sandisk, United States |
| 15:05 - 15:25 hrs | Designing Sustainable Semiconductor Materials: Engineering the Future through Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Collaboration Mr. Pierre BARNABE, Chief Executive Officer, Soitec, France |
| 15:25 - 16:15 hrs | Panel Discussion: Stronger Together – Collaborating to Navigate Uncertainties and Fostering Resilience Synopsis: Chip is the new oil. Semiconductor chips are not only crucial in driving economic growth, they also carry significant national security implications. Meanwhile, the chip industry has one of the most sophisticated and globalized supply chains, which means in today's world when protectionism are geopolitical risks are on the rise, collaboration is ever more important, but harder to achieve. In this panel, we will discuss the key challenges facing the industry and hear from business leaders how they strive for collaboration to build continued success: Moderator:
Panelists:
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| 16:15 - 16:30 hrs | Presentation of Token of Appreciation and Closing Remarks |
| 16:30 hrs | End of Program |
*Program subject to changes
Featured Speakers
Ms. Cindy KOH
Dr. Prabu RAJA
Mr. Tim BREEN
Dr. Rutger WIJBURG
Mr. David GOECKELER
Mr. Pierre BARNABE
