Panel: Midwest Momentum: Driving Semiconductor Expansion

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

9:30am - 10:30am EDT

Location: Keynote Stage

Keynote Panel Introduction(s)

Pamela Whitten

President
Indiana University

Keynote Moderator(s)

Joe Stockunas

President, SEMI Americas
SEMI
Milpitas, CA, United States

Keynote Panelist(s)

Secretary David J. Adams

Secretary of Commerce
State of Indiana
Quentin L. Messer, Jr.

CEO and Chief Economic Competitiveness Officer
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
J.P. Nauseef

President and CEO
JobsOhio

Panelists to be introduced by: Pamela Whitten, President, Indiana University

The Midwest is emerging as a critical hub for semiconductor growth, fueled by advancements in Smart Manufacturing and Smart Mobility. As leaders shaping economic development in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, our esteemed panelists will share insights on how the region is accelerating semiconductor investments, workforce development, and supply chain resilience.
With the inaugural SEMIEXPO HEARTLAND launching in April 2025, this panel will explore strategies to position the Midwest at the forefront of the semiconductor industry’s trillion-dollar trajectory. What policies, infrastructure, and collaborations are needed to sustain this momentum? How can regional strengths in automotive electronics and advanced manufacturing drive new opportunities?
Join us for this timely discussion as we examine the Midwest’s expanding role in the global semiconductor landscape and how public-private partnerships can unlock the region’s full potential.