The Global Transition of the Semiconductor Industry: From Silicon Valley to East Asia

SPEAKER

Brooks Hurd

Sirius UHP
Founder and Managing Director

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Overview

Today, military, economic and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. Semiconductors have been described as the most critical technology in the world. Our guest, Brooks Hurd, has over 35 years experience in the international semiconductor industry in more than a dozen countries, including Poland, Mexico, Italy, Israel, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. In his remarks he will discuss the transformation of the semiconductor industry over the past 3 decades as well as the strategic global importance of the semiconductor materials supply chain today.

Mr. Hurd is a founding partner of Sirius UHP, a firm that provides consulting services and support for the semiconductor industry. Most recently he served as Senior Construction Adviser to the TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor) project in Phoenix, Arizona. Hurd holds a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University.

Date and Times

  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024
  • 11:30 AM: Registration begins
  • 12:00 PM: Luncheon
  • 12:45 PM: Speaker

Menu

  • Salad: Vinaigrette Salad
  • Bread & Butter
  • Entree: Panko Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Sherry Crean Sauce
  • Vegetarian Alternative: Harvest Grain Stuffed Bell Pepper
  • Dessert: Chef’s Cake of the Day

Cost

  • $65 for World Affairs Council members
  • $75 for Guests


Registration

If you encounter difficulties with our online registration or wish to audit the presentation please email info@wacmb.org to reserve a spot by the registration deadline.

WACMB will accept auditors to this event, requiring notification to the WACMB office no later than, October 13th, 2024  Auditors will be allowed entry at 12:35 pm.

Registrations are due by Sunday, October 13th, 2024


Location

Wedgewood – Carmel Fields
(Palo Corona Regional Park)

The Fiesta Room
4860 Carmel Valley Road
Carmel, CA 93923