35TH ANNUAL AAMA SEMICONDUCTOR DINNER: Semiconductors in the World of Trump
FEW SEATS LEFT! Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 5:30pm-8:30pm Chef Chu's 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022
Speakers:
Remi El-Ouazzane, CEO, Movidius
Sam Heidari, Chairman & CEO, Quantenna
David Lam, General Partner, Atlantic Bridge
Hing Wong, Managing Director, Walden International
Thomas M. Shoesmith, Partner, Pillsbury
Nancy A. Fischer, Partner, Pillsbury
2016 was a period of rapid consolidation and disruption in the semiconductor industry. There were also some positive developments in 2016, including high profile mergers (both public and private) at high valuations, five IPOs, and a slight uptick in early stage investment (albeit we are not going to approach 1990s levels any time soon). Developments in the prior year will be covered to the extent they are likely to extend into 2017. A major focus of the discussion will be on predictions for the industry in 2017 and approaches to thriving in it.
Join AAMA for a lively discussion with top experts who will tackle:
How the new US President’s policies can impact US-China activity in semiconductors
How leading semiconductor companies, large and small, are engaging in US-China cross-border partnerships, investments and M&A
What 2017 has in store for the semiconductor industry and key trends to watch
What Chinese companies are looking for in US partners, and vice versa
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