Regional development in the semiconductor age is not merely about producing chips—it’s about building ecosystems of innovation, resilience, and collaboration that define the economic geography of the 21st century.
Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025
Time: 13.00-17.00 (Workshop)
(In-person Forum and Academic/Business/Industry Networking)
Venue: Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel, Bangkok
Key Themes / Highlights
- The Strategic Role of Semiconductors in Regional Transformation
- Regional Collaboration and Value Chain Integration
- Academia-Industry Synergy for Sustainable Growth
- Market Forces, Policy, and Technological Sovereignty
- Digital Transformation and Advancement in Manufacturing
Technological Visionaries, Industry Pioneers, and Academic Leaders
Dr. Burn J. Lin, Distinguished Speaker, former Vice-President in Research of TSMC, Dean of the NTHU College of Semiconductor Research
Prof. Lin is a global leader in semiconductor research and technology policy. His keynote will reflect on the industry’s evolution into a multinational, interdisciplinary ecosystem, highlighting the challenges of scaling, costs, and geopolitics. He will emphasize how talent diversity and international collaboration are essential to sustaining innovation, growth, and global stability.
Dr. Chen-Fu Chien, President, Zhen Ding Technology Holding Limited
Dr. Chien is the President of the world largest PCB manufacturer and has been leading corporate digital transformation to empower vertical integration of PCB with semiconductor and advanced packaging ecosystems. His address will show how PCB technologies have become critical enablers of Al, 5G, smart vehicles, and next-generation electronics, while highlighting ZDT’s leadership in smart manufacturing and intelligent automation.
Prof. Siddharth K. Jabade, Vice President of Administration and Development, AIT
Prof. Jabade represents the role of academia in advancing Asia’s technology future. His keynote will focus on how higher education can partner with industry to develop skilled talent, foster research excellence, and build global networks that ensure the benefits of semiconductor and digital transformation reach societies and economies across the region.
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