Join us for the ESD Alliance 2019 CEO Outlook Thursday, May 23, at SEMI in Milpitas, Calif. Our moderator, Ed Sperling, editor in chief of Semiconductor Engineering, will lead a discussion with our panelists John Chong, vice president of product and business development for Kionix, Jack Harding, president and CEO of eSilicon, John Kibarian, PDF Solutions’ president and CEO, and Wally Rhines, CEO emeritus of Mentor, a Siemens Business.
Recognizing that the ESD Alliance is now part of SEMI where our collective focus is on the broader electronic product design and manufacturing chain, this year's CEO Outlook includes 2 panelists from the ESD Alliance and 2 panelists who have experience and expertise in other aspects of the chain.
The distinguished panel will discuss major new trends they see, with the potential opportunities they anticipate.
ESD Alliance CEO Outlook
SEMI HQ | Milpitas, CA
May 23, 2019
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Join us for the ESD Alliance 2019 CEO Outlook Thursday, May 23, at SEMI in Milpitas, Calif. Our moderator, Ed Sperling, editor in chief of Semiconductor Engineering, will lead a discussion with our panelists John Chong, vice president of product and business development for Kionix, Jack Harding, president and CEO of eSilicon, John Kibarian, PDF Solutions’ president and CEO, and Wally Rhines, CEO emeritus of Mentor, a Siemens Business.
Recognizing that the ESD Alliance is now part of SEMI where our collective focus is on the broader electronic product design and manufacturing chain, this year's CEO Outlook includes 2 panelists from the ESD Alliance and 2 panelists who have experience and expertise in other aspects of the chain.
The distinguished panel will discuss major new trends they see, with the potential opportunities they anticipate. SEMI HQ 673 S Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035 United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
America/Los_Angeles
ESD Alliance presents — A Fireside Chat with Jim Hogan and Paul Cunningham
The Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner, is the central voice to communicate and promote the value of the semiconductor design ecosystem as a vital component of the global electronics industry. As an international association of companies providing goods and services throughout the semiconductor design ecosystem, it is a forum to address technical, marketing, economic and legislative issues affecting the entire industry.
ESD Alliance presents — A Fireside Chat with Jim Hogan and Paul Cunningham
Join us on Wednesday, April 10, as ESD Alliance presents the Jim Hogan series of "Crossing the Chasm.” At this popular event, Jim interviews and moderates a discussion with a successful entrepreneur from the design ecosystem.
Kicking off the 2019 series the focus will be on Paul Cunningham PhD, Corporate Vice President and General Managerof the System Verification Group at Cadence Design Systems. Cunningham shares his experience as a co-founder of Azuro,a provider of "clock concurrent optimization" technology. He took Azuro from concept to product, and ultimately, it was successfully acquired by Cadence where Paul is now an executive.
The Jim Hogan Series is told first-hand and invites audience participation along with Q&A. You'll learn directly from successful entrepreneurs to understand how they navigated the path from startup to a successful exit.
ESD Alliance presents — A Fireside Chat with Jim Hogan
SEMI Headquarters | Milpitas, CA
April 10, 2019
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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A Fireside Chat with Jim Hogan and
Paul Cunningham
Join us on Wednesday, April 10, as ESD Alliance presents the Jim Hogan series of "Crossing the Chasm.” At this popular event, Jim interviews and moderates a discussion with a successful entrepreneur from the design ecosystem.
Kicking off the 2019 series the focus will be on Paul Cunningham PhD, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the System Verification Group at Cadence Design Systems. Cunningham shares his experience as a co-founder of Azuro, a provider of "clock concurrent optimization" technology. He took Azuro from concept to product, and ultimately, it was successfully acquired by Cadence where Paul is now an executive.
The Jim Hogan Series is told first-hand and invites audience participation along with Q&A. You'll learn directly from successful entrepreneurs to understand how they navigated the path from startup to a successful exit. SEMI 673 S. Milpitas Blvd Milpitas, CA 95035 United StatesSEMI.org[email protected]America/Los_Angelespublic
America/Los_Angeles
ITPC 2026—International Trade Partners Conference
Registration
Conference Registration
Early Bird Pricing—Ends September 11, 2026 - Member: $3,800 - Non-Member: $4,400
Cancellations received on or before October 1, 2026 will be fully refunded.
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations (including no-shows) made after October 1, 2026. Substitutes are only accepted with written permission from the original registrant.
Please email your cancellation request to Taylor Zhao, [email protected]
Please note the following important details regarding accommodations:
The ITPC room block is reserved solely for registered conference participants.
Any reservations made by individuals who are not registered will not be eligible for the conference rate and will be moved to the hotel’s general inventory at the standard rate.
The room block will be closed once full.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
The closest airport is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Taxi services, Uber and Lyft are readily available at the airport. When arranging for a ride-share pick-up, please note that the designated pick-up location at Honolulu International Airport is upstairs at the departure level.
For car service, please contact the Four Seasons Concierge at [email protected] for arrangements.
Learn about opportunities to align your company with ITPC, the premiere worldwide event for global semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain executives. Have your company featured during the conference as industry leaders and luminaries share insights on the latest economic, geopolitical, and technology trends.
Contact Shane Poblete Director, Business Development - Expositions and Events, SEMI Americas [email protected]
Multi‑Trillion by Design: Semiconductors as the World’s New Critical Infrastructure
The global semiconductor industry is entering a defining era; one in which chips are no longer simply components inside devices, but the foundation of the world’s digital economy, AI infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, mobility, communications, energy systems, healthcare innovation, and national security.
As industry revenues accelerate toward multi-trillion-dollar scale, the next phase of growth will not happen by chance. It must be designed through strategic investment, resilient supply chains, trusted global partnerships, and coordinated innovation across the full electronics ecosystem.
Anchored by the 2026 theme, Multi-Trillion by Design: Semiconductors as the World’s New Critical Infrastructure, ITPC will convene senior executives and decision-makers from across the semiconductor design and manufacturing supply chain to examine how the industry can shape this future with intention—balancing rapid AI-driven demand, geopolitical complexity, sustainability pressures, workforce needs, and the technology breakthroughs required to power the next decade of global progress.
Sessions
Keynotes
Future Playgrounds
Markets & Applications
Technology
Trade & Politics
Don't Miss Out!
ITPC offers intimate and exclusive access to visionaries on the front line. Mark your calendars now and plan on joining industry leaders at ITPC to contribute your perspective, catch up with colleagues, and forge new connections.
Thank You
A sincere appreciation to the executives serving on the ITPC Global Committee. We thank the committee for their time and expertise in developing the ITPC program.
ITPC History
The SEMI International Trade Partners Conference—ITPC has championed industry coordination for over four decades. The event was originally designed to support collaboration and productive trans-pacific relationship amidst severe trade tensions that threatened supply chain prosperity in the 1980s. Having successfully contributed to a spirit of cooperation and mutual business interest, the event continues to promote alignment in the era of globalization. It has developed into a premier executive thought-leadership and relationship-building event to support global industry executive-level engagement.
The Industry’s Premier Semiconductor Executive Conference
For more than 40 years, the SEMI International Trade Partners Conference—ITPC has served as our premium networking and knowledge-sharing event for C-suite executives in the global semiconductor and microelectronics design and manufacturing supply chain.
International Trade Partners Conference—ITPC
November 1–4, 2026
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina, Oahu, HI
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Activities
Tuesday, November 3 Ko Olina Golf Club 92-1220 Aliinui Dr, Kapolei, HI 96707 Tel: (808) 676-5300
Covers green fees, shuttle transportation, lunch, tournament scoring, and prizes.
Fee does not include golf club rentals. If you require equipment rental, please indicate this on the registration form to ensure a smooth and timely start.
Foursome Pairings
To encourage networking, foursomes will be randomly assigned. Participants may submit preferred twosomes, which will then be paired with others to complete a foursome.
Golf Cancellation Policy
Refund up to 21 business days prior to activity date. A $5 processing fee will apply to cancellation.
The ITPC Spouse activities covers the following:
Welcome Reception—Sunday evening, November 1
Reception and Banquet—Monday evening, November 2
Reception and Banquet—Tuesday evening, November 3
Please note that breakfast and lunch are not included.
