SEMIEXPO Heartland to Spotlight Smart Manufacturing, Smart Mobility

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SEMIEXPO Heartland, SEMI’s first Midwestern U.S. exposition to be held April 1-2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, will feature a conference program highlighting the latest developments in smart manufacturing and smart mobility. This event will bring together leaders from both areas to explore strategies for collaboration and innovation, fostering growth and new business opportunities in this thriving hub for semiconductor manufacturing. Registration is open.

SEMIEXPO Heartland Inaugural Conference Highlights

The event will be hosted by SEMIEXPO Heartland Honorary Chairman Terry Brewer, Founder and Chairman of Brewer Science.

Keynote Speakers

• CHIPS for America: Dev Palmer, Director, National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program
• Governor of Indiana: The Honorable Mike Braun
• Polar Semiconductor: Surya Iyer, President and COO
• Purdue University: Mung Chiang, President
• Robert Bosch Semiconductor: Thorsten Scheer, Regional President Mobility Electronics

Panel Session: Future of Semiconductors in the Midwest

• Indiana Secretary of Commerce: David J. Adams
• Michigan Economic Development Corporation: Quentin Messer Jr, President and CEO
• JobsOhio: J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO

Smart Manufacturing Sessions will share insights on deployment for smart manufacturing tools, technologies, and methods for the assembly, package, and test (APT) areas of semiconductor manufacturing.

- APT Innovations Unleashed
This session will highlight advancements in chip APT techniques for current and future advanced nodes, mature nodes, and traditional and future packaging approaches. Attendees will discover how these technologies are reshaping the industry and enabling high-performance, low-power chips for applications like 5G, autonomous vehicles, and Internet of Things (IoT​).

- Smart Manufacturing for APT: Data Analytics/AI and Digital Twins
To ensure the high-quality chips needed for a connected world, testing, yield, and optimization are essential. This session will focus on these considerations and the current state-of-the-art in APT, including wafer testing, assembly, and final packaging.

- Robotics and Automation for APT 
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative role that robotics and automation play in semiconductor APT. This session will highlight how cobots and robots are enhancing productivity, reducing costs, improving quality, and implementing predictive maintenance for factory operations. ​

- Future OSAT and APT Factories
As innovative wafer fabs adopt technologies like digital twins, generative AI, and machine learning, this session will highlight deployment challenges pertaining to security, upskilling talent, and sustainability.​

Smart Mobility Sessions will provide a forum for addressing technical issues and supply chain dynamics related to sensors and mobility challenges. 

- Electric Vehicles and Power Semiconductors Driving Sustainability
Whether vehicles are hybrid-electric, battery-electric, or fuel-cell powered, different solutions like traditional silicon, IGBTs, SiC, GaN, and other advanced materials come into play. This session will explore these technologies, along with supply chain challenges, market trends, policies, and trade.  

- Chiplets Reshaping the Compute Architecture 
Some experts see chiplets as a game-changing technology, while others view them as a new marketplace. This session will offer insights from chip makers, automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and market analysts, to put the future of chiplets into perspective.

- Autonomous Vehicles Powered by AI Technology 
Today’s industry is experiencing both the benefits and challenges of letting computers take the wheel. This session will delve into the essential hardware for computing, sensing, and communication. Presenters will provide an update on autonomous driving technologies, as well as the semiconductors and sensors needed to bridge the gaps.

- MEMS & Sensors, the Indispensable Source for Smart Vehicles
With over 100 MEMS and sensors on each smart vehicle, these technologies are crucial for safety, sustainability, and convenience. This session will discuss the essential sensors for smart vehicles, their function for IoT, and how evolving specifications and regulations will impact their designs. 

Workforce Development Pavilion

SEMIEXPO Heartland will include SEMI’s signature Workforce Development Pavilion to connect job seekers with employers, provide resume guidance, and offer opportunities for mentorship. The Workforce Development Pavilion will also host “day in the life” sessions, where professionals will share their career experiences in the semiconductor industry. The pavilion is free for students, recent graduates, and U.S. military members. 

View the full SEMIEXPO Heartland 2025 agenda for updates on speakers and to learn more.