SEMIEXPO Vietnam | Conferences

Sponsored by Edwards

This session will begin with a strategic outlook on the global semiconductor industry, highlighting key trends and emerging opportunities that are shaping the sector’s future. As Vietnam accelerates its ambition to build a robust and competitive semiconductor ecosystem, senior government leaders will share updates on national strategy, policy initiatives, and progress made towards positioning the country as a key player in the global value chain.
Recognizing that energy is a critical enabler of sustainable semiconductor growth, this session will also explore collaborative pathways to ensure a secure, resilient, and green energy future for Vietnam’s high-tech industries. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and cross-sector collaboration can support the long-term success of Vietnam’s semiconductor ambitions—ensuring that technological advancement is matched by sustainable and scalable energy solutions.

Ms. Linda Tan | President, SEMI Southeast Asia

Mr. Ajit Manocha | President and CEO, SEMI

Mr. Nguyen Duc Tam | Deputy Minister, The Ministry of Finance of Vietnam (MOF)

Mr. Bui Hoang Phuong | Deputy Minister, The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST)

Mr. Clark Tseng | Vice President, Market Intelligence, SEMI

Mr. Steve Rummel | Senior Vice President, Coherent

Mr. Samson Khaou | Executive Vice President, Dassault Systèmes

Mr. Nguyen Cuong Hoang | Director, Viettel Semiconductor Center

Ms. Soyoung Jang | Head, Energy Collaborative & Consortium, SEMI

Guest-of-Honor: H.E. Mr. Nguyen Chi Dzung, Deputy Prime MInister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Sponsored by HCLTech

As global demand for resilient and diversified supply chains intensifies, Vietnam is emerging as a supply chain hub for semiconductor equipment manufacturers. This session brings together senior leaders from global firms to share insights into their sourcing strategy, explore strategic opportunities, and outline what Vietnam’s local supply chain needs to meet the sector’s stringent standards and complex requirements. Discussions will shed light on what global buyer companies look for in local suppliers, the gaps that need to be bridged, and practical pathways for partnership and capability building. Offering direct access to senior executives and decision-makers, the session provides a high-impact platform for Vietnamese companies to learn, connect, and position themselves in this transformative industry. It is highly relevant for all stakeholders aiming to be part of Vietnam’s next leap in high-tech manufacturing.

H.E. Mr. Kees van Baar | Ambassador, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam

Mr. Nguyen Duc Tam | Deputy Minister, The Ministry of Finance of Vietnam (MOF)

The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT)

Moderator:
Mr. Tomas Königs | Second Secretary, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam

Panelist:
- Mr. David Hoang | Business Development Director, Alliance Global Services
- Mr. Brian Tan | Regional President (Southeast Asia), Corporate Vice President (Applied Global Services), Applied Materials
- Ms. Ly Nguyen | Manager Asia Pacific Advisory, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI)
- Mr. Henk Jan Jonge Poerink | Senior Vice President Global Operations, BE Semiconductor Industries (Besi)

Applied Materials, Besi, KLA, Lam Research, Tecnotion

• Besi | 7 & 8 November
• KLA | 7 & 8 November
• Lam Research | 7 November
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Sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam and Siemens EDA
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Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a pivotal player in the global high-tech manufacturing landscape, propelled by strategic investments, a dynamic workforce, and deeper integration into global supply chains. As the nation advances its semiconductor and electronics sectors, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a transformative catalyst—reshaping production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and enabling intelligent, data-driven decision-making across the manufacturing value chain.

At this conference, industry experts will share insights and case studies on how AI technologies can be effectively adopted to accelerate Vietnam’s evolution from a traditional manufacturing hub into an innovation-led ecosystem. Through keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, and industry showcases, we will explore the application of AI in smart factories, predictive maintenance, and supply chain optimization—highlighting the opportunities, challenges, and collaborative pathways that lie ahead.

Sponsored by Noble Network JSC

Ms. Kim Ngoc Thanh Nga | Deputy Director, Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC)

Mr. Bui The Duy | Deputy Minister, The Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam (MST)

Dato’ Bock KL | Chairman, SEMI Southeast Asia Regional Advisory Board | Senior Vice President, Backend Operations, Sandisk

Mr. Lincoln Lee | Vice President, Applications Engineering, Siemens EDA

Dr. Deb Goswami | Head of Developer Ecosystems (APAC), NVIDIA

Mr. Matthew Gulley | Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Technology – Semiconductor, Turner Construction

Mr. Ngo Quoc Hung | CEO & Founder, VinRobotics

Moderator:
Mr. Chong Chan Pin | Vice Chairman, SEMI Southeast Asia Regional Advisory Board | Executive VP & GM, Products & Solutions, Kulicke and Soffa

Panelist:
- Mr. Ricky Sim | Managing Director & CEO, Advantest Singapore
- Dr. Deb Goswami | Head of Developer Ecosystems (APAC), NVIDIA
- Mr. Tran Huu Quyen | President, VNPT Technology
- Mr. Lim Soon | CEO, SSMC Singapore

Sponsored by Siemens EDA

Mr. Do Tien Thinh | Deputy Director, Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC)

Mr. Le Quan | Deputy Minister, The Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam (MOET)

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Yen | General Director, CoAsia SEMI Vietnam

Mr. Nguyen Bao Anh | Co-Founder & CEO/COO, VSAP LAB

Dr. Vo Duc Thang | Co-Principal Investigator INTENSE Program in Vietnam, Taiwan Tech

A/Prof. Nguyen Duc Minh | Vice Dean of School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)

Ms. Sivanandini Selvakone | Business Process Management Engineer, Sandisk

Ms. Lim Yi Hui | Director, Environmental Sustainability & Compliance, Micron Technology

Moderator:
Ms. Shan Loy | Program Director, Global Workforce Development, SEMI

Panelist:
- Mr. Ong Eng Hui | Senior Director, Head of HR and IT, SSMC Singapore
- Mr. Jackson Teng | Senior Director of Asia Talent Acquisition and Workforce Strategies, Micron Technology
- A/Prof. Loan Phan-Nguyen | Deputy Head of Department of Electronics, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
- Dr. Dean R. Kahler | Vice Provost Strategic Enrollment Management, University of Idaho
- Ms. Do Thi Thu Huong | Director, Vietnam Government Affairs, Intel Products Vietnam

Mr. Naresh Naik | Director, SEMI University, SEMI