A Bright Future for Asia
8 July 2008

By Mr. Mike Splinter
President & CEO of Applied Materials

This talk will discuss the following keypoints:

• Opportunity for solar to help address growing demand for energy in Asia and around the world

• Applying technology and manufacturing scale to help lower costs

• Importance of reforms and incentives to help accelerate the adoption of solar energy

About the Speaker

Mr. Mike Splinter
President & CEO of Applied Materials

Mike Splinter is President and CEO, as well as member of the Board of Directors of Applied Materials, the global leader in Nanomanufacturing technology TM solutions for the electronics industry. Prior to joining Applied Materials, Splinter was an executive at Intel Corporation for nearly 20 years.

As a member of the Technology CEO Council, Splinter is helping drive new U.S. federal public policy. He serves on the board of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), the board of NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. and the board of trustees for Santa Clara University. He is also Chair of the board of directors for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, an organization of CEOs focused on quality of life issues affecting their employees. Internationally, Splinter is a member of the Governors’ Council of the World Economic Forum. He has both bachelor of science and master of science degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

APPLIED MATERIALS INC. (NASDAQ: AMAT)
Applied Material is a global leader in Nanomanufacturing technology TM solutions with a broad portfolio in innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics, and energy efficient glass. Applied Materials’ service products improve yield management and increase productivity. At Applied Materials, they apply Nanomanufacturing technology TM to improve the way people live.

Founded in 1967, Applied Materials creates and commercializes the Nanomanufacturing technology TM that helps produce virtually every semiconductor chip and flat panel display in the world. Applied Materials employs about 14,500 people globally; and has established a presence in Singapore since 1991. In fiscal year 2007, Applied Materials recorded revenues of approximately US$9.73 billion.

Last updated on 25 Jun 08

Mr. Mike Splinter

DATE: 8 July 2008 TIME: 4.45pm to 6.45pm VENUE: Conference Hall 1, Administration Building at Singapore Management University, 81 Victoria Street, Singapore 188065 COURSE FEE: Nil   Jointly organised by: Supported by:

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