Grow Globally: Amkor Technology Success in Bac Ninh Province Vietnam
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Grow Globally: Amkor Technology and Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam
Friday, September 27th, in-person 9:00 PT - 11:30am PT (local time)
At Global Chamber inside Thunderbird School of Global Management
In-person at 401 N 1st Street, Phoenix, Arizona
Join us Friday, September 27th at 9am, with the program starting at 9:30am at Global Chamber® to hear business leaders from Amkor Technology who have successfully invested in Vietnam, Bac Ninh Province. Their global business success provides lessons in technology, collaboration and innovation.
Amkor is a world-leader in semiconductor packaging and test services, and they are an integral part of the Arizona and global semiconductor supply chain... including an announced US$2 billion investment in Peoria, Arizona (more). Their customers trust them to be a reliable packaging technology innovator and test partner, and their operations include production facilities, product development centers and support offices in key electronics manufacturing regions in Asia, EMEA and the USA.
On October 11, 2023, Amkor Technology opened its $1.6 billion semiconductor assembly and testing factory in Bac Ninh Province. The chip factory is the most advanced facility for Amkor, delivering next-generation semiconductor packaging capabilities. Hear more about the growing and dynamic region of Bac Ninh Province including the success of Amkor, PepsiCo and others.
Keynote Speakers
- Kevin Engel - Executive Vice President, Head of Business Units at Amkor Technology
- Le Xuan Loi - Vice Chair of the People's Committee of Bắc Ninh Province
- Le Thi Hai Van - Investment Counselor at the Embassy of Viet Nam
- Rick Buss - Assistant City Manager, City of Peoria
Who should attend:
- All leaders open to global business opportunities
- Manufacturers looking to expand operations globally
- Executives open to more connections, growth and success
Agenda
Grow Globally : Amkor Technology, Semiconductor Industry Leader
Bac Ninh Province : An Ideal Production Base in Vietnam
- Le Xuan Loi, Vice Chair of the People's Committee of Bắc Ninh Province
Presentation by Amkor Technology Group
- Kevin Engel - EVP, Head of Business Units at Amkor Technology
- Robert Lanzone - Corporate VP, SiP Business Unit at Amkor Technology
- Presentation on Industrial Zones in Bắc Ninh Province
- Group Photo and Closing
Moderator: Doug Bruhnke
Sponsors
- Thunderbird at ASU Degree programs
- Global Chamber®
Join us on Friday, September 27th to connect and learn more.
Attending and invited: Amkor Technology, PepsiCo, Arizona State University, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Intel, TSMC, Mayo Clinic, Honeywell, Nvidia, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, AMD, Sony, Siemens, TI Corp, NXP, DSV, Sumitomo Chemicals, RTX, Boeing, Bombardier, Medtronic, Confluent Medical, ASM, Toshiba, Avnet, Sojitz, Microchip and more.


Keynote Speakers
Kevin Engel - Executive Vice President, Business Units
Kevin Engel was appointed Executive Vice President, Business Units in February 2023. Prior to assuming his current position, Mr. Engel served as our Corporate Vice President of Flip Chip and Wafer Services Business Unit. Mr. Engel joined Amkor in 2004 as part of the acquisition of Unitive Electronics and has held various management positions within Amkor US and Taiwan. Prior to joining Amkor, Mr. Engel worked in engineering at National Semiconductor and has held various positions in the semiconductor manufacturing and packaging industry for more than 27 years. Mr. Engel holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Auburn University.
Robert Lanzone - Corporate Vice President, SiP Business Unit at Amkor Technology
Mr. Hoang Anh Tuan - Consul General of Vietnam in San Francisco
Ambassador Hoang Anh Tuan is Consul General of Viet Nam Consulate General in San Francisco, California, the United States of America, for a 3-year term of service, starting from November 28th, 2022. Prior to assuming this position, Ambassador Tuan served various positions such as Vice President of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Deputy Secretary- General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community and the Ambassador of Viet Nam to Indonesia and concurrently the non-resident Ambassador of Viet Nam to Papua New Guinea and Timor- Leste. Ambassador Tuan carries with him over 31 years of experience, serving various appointments at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam both as a diplomat and a researcher.
Van Le - Investment Counselor at the Embassy of Viet Nam
With nearly 30 years of experience in the field of foreign investment, I am currently an Investment Counselor at the Embassy of Viet Nam in the USA, where I advise and assist potential investors, business partners, and policymakers on the opportunities and challenges of doing business in Viet Nam. I have a PhD in Economics from Trinity College Dublin, and I use my analytical skills and economic knowledge to provide data-driven insights and recommendations on various sectors, industries, and markets. Previously, I was a Deputy Director General and a Director of Analysis and Information at the Foreign Investment Agency of Viet Nam, where I contributed to the development and implementation of the national strategies and policies on attracting and managing foreign investment. I am passionate about promoting Viet Nam's economic interests and enhancing its integration and cooperation with the global community. I value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and I seek to leverage my expertise and experience to support the Embassy's mission and vision.
Doug Bruhnke - founder and CEO of Global Chamber®
Doug is a global entrepreneur, connector, trade advocate, speaker and author dedicated to growing Global Chamber® and helping members reach new markets and gain new clients across metros and borders more successfully. He retired from the Dupont Company after expatriate assignments in Tokyo and Singapore, and he has over 37 years of global trade experience working with clients in nearly every market segment including automotive, aerospace, industrial, healthcare, life sciences, semiconductor and technology. Currently his memberships include Global Chamber®, the Arizona District Export Council, the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and the Thunderbird Global Alumni Network (TGAN) Advisory Council. He's a German-Polish American living in the U.S. who has 5 U.S. patents and an education that includes a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah and an EMBA from Michigan State University.
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