The Ministry of Industry & Commerce reported on the participation of a high-level Dominican delegation in SEMICON West 2024, the premier event for the global semiconductor industry.
The delegation, consisting of 50 key figures united under the ChipDRiven National Strategy, showcased the Dominican Republic’s commitment to fostering a vibrant domestic semiconductor ecosystem. The Ministry of Industry & Commerce press release says the Dominican strong presence underscored the country’s proactive approach to attracting investment and building a skilled workforce in this critical sector.
The Dominican delegation met with Jose W. Fernandez, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment at the US Department of State, and Virginia Kent, senior coordinator at the ITSI Fund. These high-profile meetings highlight the Dominican Republic’s dedication to international collaboration in advancing semiconductor technology and building global partnerships.
Johannes Kelner, Vice Minister of Free Zones and Special Regimes at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and MSMEs (MICM), emphasized the importance of collaboration between government, industry, and academic institutions. “The integration of these sectors is essential to compete in the semiconductor world,” affirmed Kelner. William Malamud, executive vice president of AmChamDR, echoed this sentiment, stating, “This platform is crucial for our industry’s development.”
The Ministry says that as a new step to build a robust semiconductor ecosystem, Keysight Technologies, a leading provider of electronic measurement solutions, has partnered with Unicaribe, a local university. David Yee Arellano, general manager for Latin America for Keysight Technologies and Jose Alejandro Aybar signed an agreement during SEMICON West 2024 to partner to develop a local workforce in the industry. “We are excited to partner with Unicaribe and the Dominican government to develop the semiconductor industry in the Dominican Republic,” said David Yee Arellano.
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23 July 2024