BY PETE SINGER, Editor-in-Chief
The ConFab Conference and Networking Event will be held June 12-15. Presented by Solid State Technology, this executive-level event is designed exclusively for those driving growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry. Here are 10 reasons to register now.
1. The keynotes. Hear from Dr. Thomas Caulfield, senior vice president and general manager of GlobalFoundries’ latest leading- edge 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility; Sunny Hui, senior vice president of worldwide marketing, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp., and Bill McClean, President of IC Insights.
2. The networking. The semiconductor industry has undergone unprecedented consolidation over the last year and the only way to know who’s who in the new landscape it to get out and talk to people. There are plenty of opportunities to get together at breakfast, lunch and for evening receptions.
3. The meetings. We arrange strategic meetings between technology suppliers and manufacturers, including IDMs, foundries and OSATs. Fabless companies, which are increasingly driving manufacturing decisions, are also involved.
4. The big picture. You’ll walk away with a high level overview of the myriad of challenges and opportunities now facing the semiconductor industry.
5. The semiconductor industry needs to change the way it thinks about innovation, both technical innovation and business model innovation, especially when it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT).
6. Fab Management. Today’s fab managers must continually be thinking of ways to improve operational efficiency, optimize asset utilization, boost tool and worker productivity (and safety), increase throughput, maximize yield and reduce defectivity.
7. System Level Integration: New Directions in Packaging. How will these technologies be used in advanced data centers & network systems, in future smart phones, and the growing medical, industrial and lifestyle IoT applications?
8. China. We will examine how the China “wild card” and increased M&A activity designed to bring advanced technology into China is a true game-changer for the worldwide semicon- ductor industry.
9. Great location. The ConFab will take place at the beautiful Encore at The Wynn right in downtown Las Vegas.
10. Collaboration. It’s clear that the need for real collaboration has never been greater. At The ConFab, industry leaders will gather to tackle tough questions, take a look at the new post- consolidation landscape, network in a unique environment and collaborate on the future.
I hope to see you there! Check out www.theconfab.com for more information.