Explore pivotal topics such as nearshoring in Mexico and the impact of the CHIPS Act with international keynote speakers. Gain insights from global companies' success stories and participate in strategic panel discussions on semiconductor industry relocation and talent development. Connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate for the sustainable growth of Mexico's semiconductor industry.
Be part of this transformative event shaping the future of Mexico's semiconductor industry. Immerse yourself in informative keynote lectures, discover global success stories, and engage in thought-provoking panel discussions with industry experts. This event goes beyond learning; it's a platform for networking and collaborative efforts to drive sustainable growth. Be a catalyst for change—secure your spot now and shape the future.
SOFTLANDING OF SEMICONDUCTOR INVESTMENTS
DEVELOPING THE SEMICONDUCTOR TALENT ECOSYSTEM
Enrique Alfaro Ramírez
Gobernador de Jalisco
Ricardo Villanueva Lomelí
Rector de la UdeG
Fernando Sepulveda
Chairman ITF
Felipe García
CEO Banco Santander
Shari Liss
Alfonso Pompa Padilla
Marco del Prete
Kurt Honold
Luis Roberto Arrechedera
Fernando León Garcia
Alonso Cervera Lomelí
Banco Santander
Marco Antonio Pérez
Jesus Palomino
Alejandro Delgado
Arturo Cherbowski
Maria Anguiano
Guillermo del Río
Dina Grijalva
José Mata
8:30 am
9:00 am
Welcome
Ricardo Villanueva Lomelí, President University of Guadalajara (Mexico)
Fernando Sepulveda, Chairman ITF (USA/Mexico)
Felipe García, CEO Banco Santander (Mexico)
Brittany Thompson, Regional Consul of Press and Culture, Consulate General of the United States (USA)*
Rosaura Ruiz, Professor-Researcher UNAM (Mexico)*
Alicia Bárcena, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (Mexico)*
Enrique Alfaro Ramírez, Governor of the State of Jalisco (Mexico)
9:00 am
10:00 am
Keynote Address: Nearshoring in Mexico, Opportunities and Challenges
Keynote Speaker: Alonso Cervera Lomelí, Executive Director Santander (Mexico)
Presenter: Marco Antonio Pérez Cisneros Rector, President of the University Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Guadalajara (Mexico)
10:00 am
11:00 am
Keynote Address: The CHIPS Act and its Impact on the Semiconductor Industry in North America
Keynote Speaker: Shari Liss, Executive Director SEMI Foundation (USA)*
Presenter: Alfredo Pacheco Vásquez, President Canieti (Mexico)*
11:00 am
12:00 pm
Success Story: Intel
Keynote Speaker: Jesús Palomino, General Manager, Intel Mexico (USA/Mexico)
Presenter: Arturo Cherbowski, Executive Director Santander Universities (Mexico)
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
Coffee Break
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Facilitating Semiconductor Industry Relocation in Mexico
Moderator: Alejandro Delgado, Senior Consulting Partner Direct Investment, JA Del Río (Mexico)
Panelists:
Dina Grijalva, Vice President, CANIETI Occidente (Mexico)
Guillermo del Río, President Index Occidente (Mexico)
Arturo Reyes Sandoval, Managing Director, Instituto Politécnico Nacional (Mexico)*
James S. Taylor, Director, Office of the State of Texas in Mexico (USA)*
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Developing Specialized Semiconductor Talent in Mexico
Moderator: Fernando Sepulveda, Chairman ITF (USA/Mexico)
Panelists:
Alfonso Pompa Padilla, Secretary of Innovation of Jalisco (Mexico)
Maria Anguiano, Executive Vice President of Learning Enterprise, ASU (USA)
Ariel Abam, Managing Director, Infineon (Mexico)
Francisco Medina Gómez, Managing Director, State Council of Science and Technology (Mexico)*
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Lunch Networking
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
Mexico as an Investment Destination in Semiconductors
Moderator: Marco del Prete, President of AMSDE (Mexico)
Panelists:
Kurt Honold Morales, Secretary of Economy Baja California (Mexico)
Luis Roberto Arrechedera Pacheco, Secretary of Economy Jalisco (Mexico)
Claudio Mario Bres Garza, Secretary of Economy Coahuila (Mexico)*
Margarita Vélez de la Rocha, Secretary of Economy Sonora (Mexico)*
Ulises Alejandro Fernández, Secretary of Innovation and Economic Development of Chihuahua (Mexico)
Esaú Garza de Vega, Secretary of Economy, Science and Technology of Aguascalientes (Mexico)*
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Coffee Break
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Accelerating the Talent Ecosystem
Moderator: Jose Mata, President Anáhuac Puebla (Mexico)
Panelists:
Fernando León García, President CETYS (Mexico)
Luis Enrique Palafox, President UABC (Mexico)
Marco Serrato, Associate Vice President of Learning Enterprise, ASU (USA)
Rosaura Ruiz, Professor-Researcher UNAM (Mexico)*
Ricardo Villanueva, President University of Guadalajara (Mexico)
Marco Antonio Pérez Cisneros, President of the University Center of Exact Sciences and Engineering, University of Guadalajara (Mexico)
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Conclussions
Carlos Iván Moreno, Interim President of the Virtual University System, University of Guadalajara (Mexico)
Arturo Cherbowski, Executive Director Santander Universities (Mexico)
Fernando Sepulveda, Chairman ITF (USA/Mexico)
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