Global Chamber® Semiconductor Opportunities Special Event PHX

Global Chamber® Semiconductor Opportunities Special Event PHX

Supply Chain Synergy and Success + International State of the Metro PHX

🗓️ Date: Monday, October 19, 2026   ⏰ Time: 4:00pm to 7:00pm

📍 Location: The Colonnade at the Peoria Sports Complex, City of Peoria, 16101 N 83rd Avenue

🗓️ Part 1: Opportunities in the Supply Chain, and Regionally, Post-SEMICON West Oct 13-15

🗓️ Part 2: International State of the Metro PHX, Delivered by City of Peoria + City of Surprise

Global Chamber® is spotlighting new opportunities in Arizona, Asia, Europe, Americas and around the world in the dynamic market of semiconductors, in a 3 hour, fast-paced program.

ATTEND Part 1 to gain connections and information about opportunities in semiconductors, AI and advanced manufacturing. We'll have an update on various initiative including by Senator Mark Kelly.

Part 2 is our unique 'report card' at the International State of the Metro PHX with a dynamic presentation planned by Deb Diveney (City of Peoria) and Jeanine Jercovic (City of Surprise).

Don't miss it... folks are still talking about Jeanine's first report card!

Who Should Attend

• Leaders in companies across the Semicon and Advanced Mfg
• Leaders in companies that are based inside or outside of the US
• Leaders seeking more business in Arizona and beyond

Sponsorships have begun.

Visionary Sponsors

Available

Ambassador Sponsors

Diplomat Sponsors

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Video Message

Senator Mark Kelly

U.S. Senator for the State of Arizona.

Senator Kelly is the son of two police officers, and he attended public schools from elementary school through the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. As a naval aviator, he served on the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Midway and flew 39 combat missions in Operation Desert Storm. Senator Kelly was later selected as an astronaut in 1996 in the same class as his twin brother Scott. He flew his first of four missions into space in 2001 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour and retired from the Navy and NASA after commanding the final flight of Endeavour in 2011. Senator Kelly was sworn into his Senate seat on December 2, 2020 to finish the term of the late Senator John McCain. He lives in Tucson with his wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.

Speakers and Facilitators

Dr. Prady Gupta - Founder & Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials

Dr. Pradyumna (Prady) Gupta is Founder and Chief Scientist at Infinita Lab and Infinita Materials, pioneering advancements in materials testing and specialized chemicals for cutting-edge industries. A passionate advocate for onshoring critical manufacturing industries, such as semiconductors, back to America, Prady is dedicated to fostering innovation that strengthens domestic supply chains and reinforces technological sovereignty.

At Infinita Lab— “Uber of Materials Testing”—Dr. Gupta leads a network of over 2,000 labs that deliver solutions in metrology, materials testing, product validation, and ASTM/ISO standardized testing. Through Infinita Materials, he provides specialized chemicals and materials that power critical applications across semiconductors, electric vehicles, aerospace, and emerging technologies.

Prady’s career includes key roles at Saint-Gobain and Corning’s Gorilla Glass commercialization team. He co-founded multiple successful startups. An accomplished scientist, Prady holds several patents and has authored numerous research papers in materials science.

He holds an MBA from INSEAD / Wharton and a PhD in Materials Science, combining deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen. Prady’s entrepreneurial and scientific leadership continues to bridge today’s industrial needs with the innovations required to solve the challenges of tomorrow.

Tracey Latham - Founder/CEO at Latham Industries 

Tracey Latham is founder and CEO of Latham Industries, a perfect example of how innovative thinking can create incredible products. Tracey brought over 25 years of industry experience before forming her own business in 2016. Latham Industries is a woman-owned and operated electronics contract manufacturer based in Phoenix specializing in printed circuit board assembly. Her business supports semiconductor, aerospace, commercial, medical, military industries... startups to large businesses.

Tracey launched the company from scratch with state-of-the-art equipment recognizing that some area electronic contract manufacturers were losing business because they were running with technology that was more than a decade old. To ensure Latham Industries stays current, Tracey is a member of Global Chamber, Arizona Technology Council and additional leading organizations, and has secured several industry certifications including ISO 9001 and 13485.

In 2022, Tracey participated in ASU’s SMB Lab program which is a first-of-its-kind initiative connecting Arizona’s small and medium sized businesses with ASU’s faculty and students, business leaders and development professionals. She continues working with ASU providing her guidance and expertise as the owner of a successful small business.

Tracey was recognized as the Arizona Small Business Person of the Year in 2022 by the Small Business Administration and is a two-time recipient of the Arizona Womens Education and Employment Faces of Success award.  In her spare time, Tracey gives back to the community in several ways as an active volunteer in a variety of charitable organizations including serving on the boards for Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership (HELP) and the U & Improved Leadership Foundation.

Marcos E. Garciaacosta Esq. - Managing Attorney at Marcos E. Garciaacosta Law Group

Marcos is a Business, Intellectual Property, and Immigration attorney. He also consults local and international Businesses on establishing operations in the USA. He advises clients in the restaurant and food industry, entertainment (musicians such as rappers and Mexican Banda), wearable technology, journalism, creative writing, software development, smartphones, virtual reality headsets, artificial intelligence, and many more.

A multicultural, multilingual professional with a broad spectrum of language skills, Marcos is fluent in Spanish and English and partially able to speak French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. He thrives at the intersections of business, technology, law, and creativity. Marcos enjoys working with a broad spectrum of clients and industries from the creative classes, helping them protect their business and intellectual property rights with extensive experience in high-tech and international business. Marcos’ legal consulting allows startups and entrepreneurs worldwide to achieve their dreams.

Marcos's areas of expertise include contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiating, as well as sales, purchase, technology licensing, trademark licensing, talent representation, RFP/RFQ, internet domain protection, confidentiality agreements, strategic alliances, copyrights, US and International trademark selection and protection, and many more. He is the founder and managing attorney of the legal firm Marcos E. Garciaacosta Law Group.

Marcos is an electronics engineer with a Master's Degree in Industrial Management, training in quality and statistics, a juris doctor degree, and a license to practice law in Arizona. He is married to activist Carmen Cornejo, his business partner. They have two sons who are Mechanical Engineers working in the high-tech industry in Arizona.  

Jeanine Jerkovic

Economic Development Director at City of Surprise

Jeanine Jerkovic is a regional municipal business development leader with more than 10 years of experience in economic development. She is skilled at program development and management, marketing & communications, opportunity/lead generation, entrepreneurship coaching, competitive market analysis, international trade/export, public policy development, media relations, grant and proposal writing, and possess a strong deal-closing skill set. The City of Surprise has an active economic development program that attracts international companies from around the world.

Deb Diveney

Project Manager at City of Peoria

Deb Diveney is the Project Manager for the Economic Development Services team at the City of Peoria. Her responsibilities include managing, planning and monitoring projects and programs related to the implementation of development opportunities.

Prior to coming to the City of Peoria, Diveney was the Assistant General Manager of Marketing and Business Operations at Goodyear Ballpark. Her role was primarily marketing and promotion of spring training and tourism, including managing the Arizona Office of Tourism’s Prop 302 grant program on behalf of the city. Her 16 years in Goodyear, coupled with previous experience in sales and negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships for Peoria Sports Complex and Luke Air Force Base, provided her with a deep understanding of how to drive economic growth through collaboration and strategic initiatives. She is dedicated to fostering growth, building partnerships, and creating sustainable programs that benefit both businesses and communities.

Diveney holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communications/Graphic Design from Kean University and an M.B.A in Marketing from Western International University. She is also an adjunct professor of marketing at Grand Canyon University and she recently acquired her Arizona real estate license.

Eduardo Gonzalez - President of 258 Consulting LLC

• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Taiwan
• Japan
• S. Korea
• Malaysia
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Germany
• Netherlands
• UK
• Israel
• Yemen
• UAE
• More

Welcome Companies from Malaysia

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Doug is a chemical engineer and an optimistic embracer of technology who has worked for decades as a global executive for DuPont and Phelps Dodge / Freeport McMoRan. He's had two expatriate assignments, one in Tokyo and another in Singapore, and he knows enough Japanese to travel comfortably to every corner of Japan, which he has, loving it! 

Doug has also traveled to 65 countries, and his 40 years of global trade experience includes working for clients in every market segment including automotive, aerospace, industrial, semiconductors, healthcare, life sciences, mining, retail, food and beverage, technology and consulting.

Doug has 5 U.S. patents and his education includes a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah and an EMBA from Michigan State University. His affiliations include the Arizona District Export Council, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and Global Chamber®. Doug is a German-Polish American born in Mount Kisco, New York, living in Phoenix and Los Angeles. He's been married 44 years, with a superstar daughter and grandson.

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