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SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced this year’s SEMICON® West will be held October 13-15 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Returning to the Bay Area after a successful inaugural event in Phoenix last year, this flagship exposition brings together global leaders from across the microelectronics industry to address critical industry priorities – from advanced manufacturing and supply chain resilience to sustainability and workforce development. Registration is open, with early-bird rates ending June 26.
“As the semiconductor industry reaches the $1 trillion milestone for annual revenue this year, SEMICON West 2026 will bring the global ecosystem together at a defining moment for our industry,” said Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas. “Under the theme Transform Tomorrow, the event will spotlight next-generation technologies, advance industry initiatives, and foster strategic engagements needed to help sustain long-term growth. With AI driving unprecedented demand and innovation across the value chain, we are seeing strong registrations and enthusiasm for this year’s event.”
Program highlights include:
- CEO Summit Keynotes: Industry expert and government leader presentations offering insights into global trends and challenges reshaping the semiconductor ecosystem
- Focused Forums: Sessions on Design, Cybersecurity, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Mobility, and Sustainability
- Technical Tracks: The Test Vision Symposium, Advanced Packaging and Heterogenous Integration Summit, and additional tracks covering critical areas of microelectronics innovation
- Future Technology Sessions: Outlooks for the Future of AI Computing, Quantum Computing, NextGen Photonics, Flexible Hybrid Electronics and Smart MedTech
- Supply Chain Sessions: Insights on strengthening global semiconductor supply chains and strategies for building long-term resilience
- SEMI Market Symposium and the Bulls and Bears Panel: Expert analysis and forecasts on market dynamics
- SEMI Workforce Development Pavilion: A dedicated space connecting job seekers with employers, featuring industry speakers, workforce initiatives, and strategies to strengthen the semiconductor industry talent pipeline
- SEMI U: Tailored semiconductor training courses to advance attendees knowledge and skills
- SEMICON WestFest: An Oktoberfest-style celebration with live music, Bavarian bites and interactive experiences to bring attendees together
- Networking Receptions: Ample opportunities to continue conversations, strengthen relationships, and forge new connections long after the show floor closes each day
