Who Should Attend? Companies that are interested in expanding or relocating to Greater Phoenix (one executive per company).
As one of the fastest-growing markets in the nation, Greater Phoenix has shown resilience through collaboration and innovation – developing a region strengthened by legacy and emerging industries and unapologetically positioning itself as a top global destination for semiconductor and electric/autonomous vehicle manufacturing.
In partnership with the U.S. Commercial Service and SelectUSA, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council invites semiconductor and electric/autonomous industry executives to learn about the opportunity Greater Phoenix presents to businesses across the globe looking to scale and expand operations in a leading U.S. market.
This Spinoff Mission will feature:
- Experts from leading semiconductor and electric/autonomous vehicle companies, including Intel, TSMC, EMD Electronics, Benchmark Electronics, Lucid Motors, Electrameccanica, KORE Power, etc.
- Roundtables with workforce partners such as Arizona State University, ranked #1 in innovation for the last 8 years.
- Engagement with key market leaders, including elected officials from Maricopa County and 22 cities and towns, utility partners, and private sector industry representatives.
- Behind-the-Scenes facility tours to further showcase Arizona's broader position and highlight expansion opportunities in these sectors.
- Data tied to GPEC's new semiconductor industry insights report and the electric/autonomous vehicle ecosystem overview will also be highlighted alongside a suite of complimentary services available to companies evaluating U.S. expansion.
Scroll down to see a sample agenda and additional details.
Registration Deadline: April 21, 2023
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is the recommended airport for your air travel needs. Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport may be used as an alternative. Please plan on arriving in market by the evening of Wednesday, April 26
Costs associated with air travel are the responsibility of the attendee.
Attendees are responsible for the cost to/from Phoenix Sky Harbor International.
Options for transportation include rideshare or taxi company or taking the Sky Train to the Phoenix Valley Metro stop to connect to Downtown Phoenix. Trains arrive every 12-20 minutes depending on the time of day.
All-inclusive meals will be provided by the Greater Phoenix Economic Council during scheduled programming. Attendee purchased food/coffee will not be reimbursed.
Attendees are responsible for booking their hotel accommodation based on the below timeline. Hotel rate and tax will be covered by the attendee, however the Greater Phoenix Economic Council has pre-negotiated discount rates available. Attendees will need to provide a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
132 S Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Casey Gilchrist, Sr. Director, International Business Development
602.262.8604 // cgilchrist@gpec.org
Sean Fogarty, Vice President, International Business Development
602.262.8611 // sfogarty@gpec.org