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SEMICON China 2023 Opens Tomorrow With Innovation, Sustainability, Smart Manufacturing, Automotive and Talent in Focus
June 27, 2023 | SEMIEstimated reading time: 1 minute
SEMICON China 2023, the world’s largest semiconductor conference and exhibition, opens tomorrow at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre to highlight critical industry themes including sustainability, smart manufacturing, automotive, innovation and talent. The June 29-July 1 event will gather industry leaders and visionaries for insights into the latest developments and trends across the electronics supply chain.
SEMICON China 2023 will feature 1,100 exhibitors and more than 4,200 booths in 90,000 square meters of exhibit space – all record highs.
SEMICON China is a key enabler of collaboration and innovation across the entire electronics supply chain including chip design, manufacturing, assembly and test, equipment and materials, and the region is a vital contributor to global industry growth. China remains the world's largest semiconductor equipment market for the third consecutive year, accounting for $28.3 billion in billings as global semiconductor equipment billings hit a record high of US $107.6 billion in 2022, according to the recent Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report.
SEMICON China 2023 Highlights
Grand Opening Keynotes – Global industry leaders including executives from the top three segments in China – foundry, memory, and design – will explore the latest global business, technology, and market investment trends.
Forums – Industry experts and visionaries will provide insights into key areas of semiconductor industry growth.
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