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"Where The International Electronics Community Meet®"Under The Patronage Of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum& The Auspices Of The Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority |
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Jumeirah Hotel Information The
17th Annual International Electronics Forum will take place from Wednesday 7th through to
Friday 9th May 2008 at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE.
A
proven business catalyst, this Forum is the world's premier networking and
visionary event for defined future global electronics industry directions. "This
Forum is a 'must do' for every industry executive's calendar ... I can do
serious business here"
Why Attend?
The Forum, now in its seventeenth year, is a unique gathering of the industry's key decision makers, keen to:
Hear about and influence the underlying trends and industry developments
By gathering top industry executives in one place at one time, this Forum maximises productivity and delegate ROI. It is specifically designed to foster networking opportunities across a broad pool of disciplines in a condensed, value-added period. Such is the established reputation of the Forum, with rare exception, speakers and delegates stay for the full duration of the meeting.
Who Should Attend?
This decision maker's Forum is invaluable to executives from all sectors of the electronics industry. Whether a seasoned industry veteran or early stage start up, this Forum is for you.
Formal presentations by senior executives from the world's leading electronics firms will be interspersed with informal mixer/networking sessions to maximise interaction and debate. In addition, Future Horizons will present its latest market forecasts and industry analyses.
Welcome Address
H.H Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman Of DSOA
H.E Sultan Al Mansoori, UAE Minister Of Economy
Mark Pinto, Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer, Applied Materials
Waguih Ishak, Division VP & Director, West Coast Research, Corning
Susumu Kohyama, President & CEO, Covalent Materials
Ray Bingham, Managing Director, General Atlantic
Luc van den Hove, Chief Operating Officer, IMEC
S (Jani) Janakiraman, Chairman, India Semiconductor Association
JJ (Junshi) Yamaguchi, Executive Vice President, NEC Electronics
Petri Liuha, Laboratory Director, Comuptation Structures, Nokia Research Centre
Theo Claasen, Executive VP Business & Development & Board Member, NXP Semiconductors
Shankar Pennathur, VP Operations & Manufacturing, Oxford Semiconductor
Kees van der Klauw, SVP Technology & Development, Philips Consumer Lifestyle
Valentin von Tils, Vice President - Platform Development ASICs, Robert Bosch
Thomas Wiemers, VP Strategic Marketing, Siemens Enterprise Communications
Loïc Lietar, Corporate VP, Corporate Business Development, STMicroelectronics
VG (Vasudeo) Gujrathi, Senior GM Engineering Research Centre, TATA Motors
Luigi Licciardi, Executive Vice President, Technology & Operations, Telecom Italia
Closing Address
Shahla Abdul Razak, Deputy CEO, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority
Forum Agenda
| Wed May 7 | 16:30 - 19:30 | Forum Registration - Al Qsar Koubba |
| 18:30 - 19:30 | Welcome Cocktail Reception - Al Qsar Koubba & Terrace | |
| 19:30 - 22:00 | Welcome Reception Dinner - Al Qsar Khaymay al Bahar | |
| Thu May 8 | From 07:00 | Breakfast - Al Muna (Mina A' Salam Guests) or Arboretum (Al Qsar Guests) |
| From 07:30 | Forum Registration (Cont) - Joharah Ballroom Pre-Function Area A | |
| 08:30 | Opening Remarks | |
| 08:45 | Welcome Address | |
| 09:00 | Invited Industry Keynote Presentations | |
| 10:30 | Coffee/Informal Network Discussions - Joharah Ballroom Pre-Function Area A | |
| 11:15 | Invited Industry Keynote Presentations | |
| 12:45 | Lunch - Joharah Water Terrace | |
| 14:00 | Invited Industry Keynote Presentations | |
| 15:00 | Coffee/Informal Network Discussions - Joharah Ballroom Pre-Function Area A | |
| 15:45 | Future Horizons Market Analyses & Forecasts | |
| 17:00 | Forum Adjourns (Press Conference - By Invitation Only) | |
| 18:00-18:15 | Coach Departure - Mina A' Salam Front Entrance | |
| 19:15 | Forum Fiesta Reception - Al Hadheerah Village | |
| Fri May 9 | From 07:00 | Breakfast - Al Muna (Mina A' Salam Guests) or Arboretum (Al Qsar Guests) |
| 08:40 | Opening Remarks | |
| 08:45 | Invited Industry Keynote Presentations | |
| 10:45 | Coffee/Informal Network Discussions - Joharah Ballroom Pre-Function Area A | |
| 11:30 | Grande Finale Executive Panel | |
| 12:45 | Closing Remarks | |
| 13:00 | Grande Finale Lunch - Mina A' Salam Wharf Restaurant | |
| 14:30 | Coach Departure Mina A' Salam Front Entrance For Dubai Silicon Oasis | |
| 15:30 | Dubai Silicon Oasis Briefing | |
| 17:00 | Coach Departure DSO For Mina A' Salam | |
| 18:30 | DSO Hosted Dinner - Mina A' Salam Majlis Al Mina |
Forum Programme
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Spouse & Extended Stay Option
Spouses are especially welcome to accompany Forum delegates, and are cordially invited to attend all of the Forum social functions. In addition, a special Spouse Programme has been arranged for Thursday, with the emphasis on relaxation, enjoyment and conviviality. The programme combines selected sightseeing opportunities with shopping and other items of interest, with the special spouse lunch traditionally the high spot of the day. The Friday finish offers delegates the opportunity to take advantage of the reduced Forum hotel rate to spend the weekend in Dubai after the Forum finishes.
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Dubai
Silicon Oasis (DSO),
a 100% owned entity by the Government of Dubai is a free zone,
strategically placed on the Emirates road. DSO's urban master-planned
community spans 7.2 square kilometers of state of the art office towers,
R&D and industrial zones, educational institutions, luxury
apartments, villas, hotels, healthcare and a full range of lifestyle
facilities, which translate into a dynamic commercial and social
environment. Businesses can flourish under the unrivalled package of
incentives, including 100% ownership and high end IT infrastructure that
allows companies to begin operating immediately.