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SEMICON Taiwan 2025 to Spearhead Opportunities for Global Semiconductor Collaboration and Innovation
July 9, 2025 | SEMIEstimated reading time: 1 minute
SEMI announced its 30th annual SEMICON Taiwan event – the premier conference and exhibition for the global semiconductor industry. SEMICON Taiwan 2025 will begin with a series of forums from September 8-9 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, with the primary exhibition taking place from September 10-12. Themed Leading with Collaboration. Innovating with the World, SEMICON Taiwan will facilitate global industry partnerships and help power the next wave of technological transformation. Registration is open.
“Global semiconductor equipment shipments hit $32.05 billion USD in Q1 2025, up 21% YoY, driven by strong demand for AI, cloud, high-performance computing, and edge applications,” said Terry Tsao, Global Chief Marketing Officer and President of Taiwan, SEMI. “However, despite robust growth, supply chain and geopolitical challenges remain. As a crucial global semiconductor hub, Taiwan is fully committed to pushing forward with new technologies and standards. SEMICON Taiwan’s theme reflects our drive to foster innovation and strengthen global partnerships to build a resilient and highly connected industry ecosystem.”
SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Highlights and Attractions
Expected Record Attendance
SEMICON Taiwan 2025 is on track to break its annual attendance records. With over 100,000 visitors and more than 1,100 companies and industry partners from 56 countries expected to register for the event, attendees will come together to explore the latest semiconductor industry trends, exchange technical knowledge, and foster cross-border collaboration. A record 17 Country Pavilions will provide additional opportunities for industry dialogue and partnerships.
Cutting-Edge Technologies
Fueled by soaring AI and high-performance computing demand, the semiconductor industry is advancing chip architectures beyond the nanometer scale and driving greater system integration and miniaturization in packaging. SEMICON Taiwan 2025 will spotlight breakthroughs in advanced manufacturing and technologies like 3D integrated circuits, fan-out panel-level packaging, silicon photonics, memory innovation, and more.
Focus on Geostrategy, Talent Development, and Sustainability
- In response to global supply chain restructuring and geopolitical challenges, this year’s forum will include dedicated sessions that will address supply chain resilience and foster global collaboration. In addition, SEMICON Taiwan will feature SEMI’s signature Workforce Development Pavilion, as well as a 20 Under 40 & Tech Master Forum and hands-on activities to inspire future industry talent.
- SEMI Taiwan will also include an expanded Green Manufacturing Area to showcase best practices in green manufacturing. This year’s Green Manufacturing Area will include dedicated pavilions for reclaimed water, decarbonization, air pollution control, energy management, and more.
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