SMC 2021 to Highlight Semiconductor Materials Powering Future Technology Innovation
August 5, 2021 | SEMIEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
With advanced materials a critical enabler of semiconductor growth applications, the stage is set for Strategic Materials Conference (SMC 2021), the premier event offering the latest market insights into drivers of advanced materials in the microelectronics supply chain. A live event September 27-29, SMC 2021 will highlight opportunities and demand for key enabling materials across the electronics supply chain. SMC registration is now open.
Themed Leading Future Technology Innovations with Materials, SMC 2021 will gather leaders from every segment of semiconductor manufacturing to provide the latest developments in advanced materials across topic areas including:
- Economic and Market Trends
- SEMI Materials Ecosystem in China, the U.S, and the European Union
- Technology Roadmap
- Materials Enablers for Next-Generation Nodes
- Digital Transformation Enabling Efficiency in Materials Innovation
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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