Resources for Expanding Operations in the US (REO), Day 1 AM

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

10:30am - 12:15pm MT

Location: West Building, 100 Level, 104 AB

Session Moderator (REO)(s)

Eric Rude

Director of Membership Services & Customer Engagement
SEMI
Roseville, CA, United States

This session will present resources for the unprecedented semiconductor manufacturing expansion in the U.S. Speakers will address FAB Construction, Logistics & Supply Chain, Workforce and Economic Development.

Presentations:

10:30am - 10:35am MT

Opening Remarks
Session Moderator (REO): Eric Rude – SEMI
10:35am - 10:50am MT

Arizona: America's Semiconductor HQ
Speaker (REO): Fernando Garcia – Arizona Commerce Authority
10:50am - 11:10am MT

Driving Certainty and Speed in Semiconductor Fab Construction
Speaker (REO): Chad Cobbley – Bechtel Corporation
11:10am - 11:30am MT

The Emergence of 5PL: Enabling Revenue Growth & Structural Affordability via High Velocity Supply Chain Adaptability
Speaker (REO): Stuart Love – DSV
11:30am - 11:50am MT

Breaking Ground: Strategic Approaches to Maximize Investments
Speaker (REO): Chase Farnsworth – Mortenson
11:50am - 12:15pm MT

Innovative Construction Solutions for Leading Megaprojects
Speaker (REO): Matthew Ward – Intel