Presentation - Semiconductor Business in Latin America – From Latin America to the World
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Abstract
The semiconductor industry in Latin America is emerging as a significant player on the global stage, driven by the region's growing technological capabilities, skilled workforce, and strategic investments. This talk, titled "Semiconductor Businesses in Latin America: From Latin America to the World," explores the evolution of the semiconductor sector in key Latin American countries, highlighting the unique opportunities and challenges faced by local companies as they integrate into the global supply chain. We will examine how regional initiatives, government policies, and partnerships with international firms are fostering innovation and growth. Additionally, the talk will address the potential for Latin American semiconductor businesses to expand beyond regional markets, leveraging their strengths to compete globally. By analyzing case studies of successful ventures and identifying key factors for future success, this presentation aims to provide insights into how Latin America's semiconductor industry can continue its trajectory from a regional hub to a competitive force in the global market. The talk concludes with a Call for Action to develop the semiconductors ecosystem in Latin America
Biography: Dr. Victor Grimblatt
Victor Grimblatt has an engineering diploma in microelectronics from Institut Nationale Polytechnique de Grenoble (INPG – France) and an electronic engineering diploma from Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria (Chile). He got his PhD on Electronics in 2021 from University of Bordeaux. He is currently R&D Executive Director and General Manager of Synopsys Chile. He has published several papers in IoT, EDA, Smart Agriculture, and embedded systems development. From 2012 to 2024 he was chair of the IEEE Chilean join chapter EDS/CASS/SSCS. He has been part of several conferences TCP (ISCAS, ICECS, LASCAS, VLSI SoC) and Steering Committees. He was member of the IEEE CASS Board of Governors for the period 2021 – 2023. He founded the Electronics for Agrifood SIG at CASS and chaired it until 2024. He was Chair of LASCAS Steering Committee from 2018 to 2022. He is CASS representative at the IEEE Climate Change TAB. He was elected to IEEE CAS Board of Governors for the period 2025 - 2027. He was President of the Chilean Electronic and Electrical Industry Association (AIE) from 2017 to 2021. From 2006 to 2008 he was member of the “Chilean Offshoring Committee” organized by the Minister of Economy of Chile. In 2010 he was awarded as “Innovator of the Year in Services Export”. In 2022 he was awarded as “IEEE/AIE Best Engineer” in Chile. In 2023 he was awarded as IEEE R9 Outstanding Engineer”. In 2024 he was awarded as “2024 CASS Meritorious Service Award”. Victor’s research areas are EDA (Electronic Design Automation), Climate Change, and Smart Agriculture.
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