Semiconductor Regional HR Forum

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Semiconductor Regional HR Forum | 20 May 2025, Tuesday | 13:30 - 17:10 hrs | L3 | Cassia | 3311 - 3312

Future-Ready HR for Workplace 2030

This forum explores the transformative role of AI in the semiconductor industry, both as a driver of innovation and as a tool for enhancing HR productivity. We will examine how AI is being adopted within HR to optimize processes across the full spectrum of work. Beyond technology, the forum emphasizes the critical synergy between HR teams and business leaders in cultivating human assets, driving growth, and achieving business outcomes. Join us for engaging discussions, including insights from business leaders on shaping the Workplace in 2030.

Registration is open!

EARLY BIRD RATE Valid till 9 May		PUBLISHED RATE		STUDENT
SEMI-Member (SGD)	Non-Member (SGD)	SEMI-Member (SGD)	Non-Member (SGD)	STUDENT
100	130	130	170	50

- All prices listed are in Singapore Dollars and subject to 9% GST, applicable only to Singapore-based companies for pre-registration.
- For on-site registration (subject to seats availability), a 9% GST will be applied, regardless of the company's location.
- Group purchases of 3 or more participants (in a single registration) will receive a 15% discount.
- Ticket purchased are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
- This forum is not HRD Corp claimable (for Malaysia attendees).

Agenda

Time	Program
13:30 - 13:35 hrs	Welcome and Introduction
13:35 - 13:45 hrs	Opening Remarks Mr. Ray CHUA, Senior HR Director for SEA, Hong Kong & Shenzhen, KLA Corporation \| Chairman, SEMI Southeast Asia Workforce Development Council
13:45 - 14:10 hrs	Keynote: The Future-Ready Workplace: A Myth, a Mandate, or a Mindset? Ms. Cher Whee SIM, Vice President, People Strategy, Technology and Talent Acquisition, Micron Technology
14:10 - 14:30 hrs	Malaysia and Southeast Asia: A Collaborative Talent Edge for the Semiconductor Future Mr. Nazrul AZIZ, Group Chief Strategy Officer, Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp)
14:30 - 14:50 hrs	A Strategic Perspective on South East Asia's Semiconductor Talent Development Mr. Soumil SRIVASTAVA, Partner, McKinsey & Company
14:50 - 15:35 hrs	Fireside Chat: Evolution of HR from Past to Present Moderator: Ms. Jenny CHAN, Director, Human Resource, Applied Material \| SEMI Southeast Asia Workforce Development Council Member Panelist: 1) Mr. KC ANG, President and Head, Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing 2) Mr. Andrew GOH, Corporate Vice President & General Manager, Southeast Asia, Lam Research \| Vice Chairman, SEMI Southeast Asia Regional Advisory Board
15:35 - 15:45 hrs	Presentation of Token of Appreciation
15:45 - 15:55 hrs	Break & Networking
15:55 - 16:15 hrs	From HR to Business Leader Mr. Chee Gay LIM, Managing Director, The Access Group
16:15 - 17:00 hrs	Panel Discussion: AI Savvy Workforce in 2030 Moderator: Mr. Eng Hui ONG, Senior Director, Head of HR and IT, Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Co. Pte Ltd (SSMC) \| SEMI Southeast Asia Workforce Development Council Member Panelist: 1) Mr. Chan Pin CHONG, Executive Vice President & GM, Products & Solutions, Kulicke & Soffa \| Vice Chairman, SEMI Southeast Asia Regional Advisory Board 2) Mr. Laurence LIEW, Director, AI Innovation, AI Singapore 3) Mr. Kamaldin NORDIN, Vice President of HR, On Semiconductor \| SEMI Southeast Asia Workforce Development Council Member 4) Dr. Karen CHONG, Deputy Executive Director, Institute of Microelectronics (IME), A*STAR
17:00 - 17:10 hrs	Presentation of Token of Appreciation & Closing Remarks