The EPIC Delegation Trip to Singapore and Malaysia centers on photonic integrated circuits and semiconductor technologies. It offers a unique blend of networking, market insights, and business pitch opportunities for participants. Visits to local companies provide firsthand industry knowledge, while presenting their own companies opens doors to collaboration and partnerships. Singapore and Malaysia serve as strategic gateways to the Asian market, making this trip invaluable for global expansion. It’s not just about business; it’s also a cultural experience, enhancing participants’ understanding of the local context for successful ventures.
The EPIC International Delegations are exclusively for EPIC members with the objective to support their business development and global collaboration activities. The trip is limited to 20 participants, and registration closes 1 month before the date.
If you have any questions regarding the agenda and preparation, please schedule a call with Lidia Briquets via https//calendly.com/lidia-briquets-epic
Monday 27 November 2023
19:00 EPIC delegates’ dinner (optional) in Penang, Malaysia
Tuesday 28 November PENANG/KULIM
08:00 Bus transfer – pick-up hotel Eastin Hotel Penang (recommended hotel, price around 100-130 EUR/night)
09:30 Welcome and company presentation – to Silterra in Kulim
09:50 Local companies presentations – short introduction of selected local companies from Singapore.
10:45 Facility tour – Silterra
11:30 –12.30 Networking lunch
12:45 Bus transfer – bus to leave for Penang
14:00 Company visit – Oppstar Technologies – semiconductor company with proven expertise in the development of analog, mixed-signal, and digital IP/ASIC/SoC.
16:00 Company visit – Globetronics – high technology manufacturing of Semiconductors.
19:00 Bus transfer – to Malaysia airport
19:30 Stay & Dinner – at Malaysia’s airport: each delegate is free to decide where to have dinner.
21:30-22:45 Flight to Singapore – recommended flight is SCOOT flight to Singapore. Each delegate has to make its own flight reservation as per his/her convenience.
22:45 Arrival to Singapore – no bus transfer.
Wednesday 29 November SINGAPORE
08:30 Bus transfer – pick-up Hotel Concorde Singapore (recommended hotel, about 180 EUR / night)
09:00 International business visit – Enterprise Singapore Office – introduction to Singapore’s economic and industry landscape
11:00 Company visit – LightHaus Photonics – local company focused on the development of advanced photonics and optical imaging systems
12:30 Lunch – hosted by LightHaus
13:30 Company visit – AMF – A High Mix specialty commercial foundry for integrated optics manufacturing
15:30 Company visit – Palomar Technologies – leading supplier of automated microelectronic assembly machines and contract assembly services.
19:00 VIP Dinner – networking dinner organized by LUX and EPIC.
Thursday 30 November 2023
07:45 Bus Transfer – pick-up Hotel Concorde Singapore
09:00 – 17:30 LUX Conference, including:
17:30 End of the conference – recommended to stay at conference location to take the bus transfer.
18:30 Bus transfer – to Conference Dinner
19:00 Conference dinner
21:00 Bus transfer – to Hotel Concorde Singapore
Friday 1 December 2023
08:30 Bus Transfer – pick-up Hotel Concorde Singapore
09:00 Company visit – Denselight
11:00 Company visit – OIP Technology
12:30 Networking lunch – and end of trip
14:00 Free time for pre-arranged meetings
Time to visit or meet companies individually. EPIC members can check the members list and contact EPIC for an initial introduction. Each member shall organize and close his/her own agenda.