SEMICON Korea 2025 to Spotlight Edge Technologies Shaping the AI Era

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SEMICON Korea 2025 will take place Feb. 19-21 in Seoul at the COEX offering a comprehensive look into AI-driven technological advancements and edge technologies poised to shape the future of the global semiconductor industry. Themed Lead the Edge, the event will feature key topics such as cutting-edge chip manufacturing technology trends, sustainability, smart manufacturing, regional semiconductor investment programs, workforce development, and international research and development (R&D) collaboration seminars. Registration is now open.

SEMICON KOREASEMICON Korea will host keynote presentations from industry leaders including AMD, Applied Materials, imec, Samsung and Synopsys. More than 200 global experts and scholars in the semiconductor field will share their insights across 30+ conferences. The exhibition will showcase over 2,300 booths featuring cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technologies and services from over 500 domestic and international companies.

SEMICON Korea 2025 Highlights

- STS (SEMI Technology Symposium) – This symposium will highlight the latest technology advances and roadmaps focused on six key semiconductor manufacturing processes:

• CMP & Cleaning
• Device
• Etch
• Lithography
• Materials
• Packaging

- Technology & Market Conferences – These conference sessions will provide the latest insights on market trends, sustainability, smart manufacturing, test, metrology and inspection, cybersecurity and compound power semiconductors.

• Compound Power Semiconductor Summit – Thought leaders share their insights on emerging technology trends and market forecasts for SiC, GaN and Diamond WBG power semiconductors.
• Cybersecurity Seminar – Subject matter experts discuss a comprehensive, standards-based cybersecurity frameworks to enhance supply chain security and accelerate actionable solutions.
• Market Trends Forum – Leading research organizations and consulting firms provide insights into the semiconductor industry’s market dynamics.
• Metrology and Inspection (MI) Forum – Technology leaders across the entire supply chain unveil cutting-edge technological shifts in metrology and inspection.
• Smart Manufacturing Forum – Presenters explore the role of digital twin and multimodal technologies in enhancing manufacturing efficiency, as well as the sweeping changes that AI will bring to manufacturing environments.
• Sustainability Forum – Experts share the latest developments and implications of PFAS regulations in the semiconductor industry.
• Test Forum – Speakers present a comprehensive roadmap of the test technologies demanded by the AI era and advanced packaging innovations.

- Enhanced Business Programs – The Investment Forum, designed to attract investments in Korean semiconductor companies, has more than doubled its previous size.

• New: Netherlands Semiconductor R&D Collaboration Seminar – A platform to establish new partnerships between Dutch investment agencies, companies, and Korean enterprises.
• New: Vietnam Investment Forum – A detailed overview of investment opportunities in Vietnam, an emerging hub for semiconductor manufacturing, fostering collaboration with Korean companies.
• U.S. Investment Forum – A discussion of the latest updates on industry policies and the CHIPS Act with representatives from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and talent development initiatives with representatives from Arizona, Indiana, New York, Oregon, and Texas.

- Supplier Search Program – This popular SEMICON Korea business-matching program will host nearly 100 meetings between global chipmakers such as GlobalFoundries, Kioxia, Micron as well as equipment, materials and parts suppliers to support domestic semiconductor companies’ expansion into overseas markets.

Workforce Development

The Meet the Expert! program returns to help address the talent shortage, with engineers sharing insights on career development for STEM students aspiring to enter the semiconductor industry.

The Women-in-Technology program will again focus on increasing diversity in the workforce. Female leaders in high-tech will offer guidance on career paths and present strategies for enhancing workplace diversity.

Online Registration

Online registration for SEMICON Korea 2025 is open from December 9, 2024 to February 12, 2025. Registration for the exhibition and keynote speeches is free during this period, while conference registration is available at discounted early bird rates.