SEMICON China 2026 to Highlight Strategic Opportunities in the Era of AI and Trillion-Dollar Market Growth

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SEMICON China 2026, co-located with FPD China 2026, will gather industry visionaries and leaders from March 25-27 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre to delve into the latest developments, trends, and innovations in key areas crucial for propelling the semiconductor industry toward $1 trillion in 2026. Thought leaders from across the globe will address central themes including smart manufacturing, heterogeneous integration, compound semiconductors, design, display, sustainability, and workforce development. Registration is open.

“SEMICON China serves as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration across the global semiconductor ecosystem,” said Lily Feng, President of SEMI China. “By bringing together industry leaders and innovators, we help accelerate the advancement of next-generation technologies and strengthen the foundation for sustainable growth, ensuring China’s pivotal role in the future of the worldwide semiconductor industry.”

SEMICON China 2026 will feature 1,500 exhibitors and more than 5,000 booths in over 100,000 square meters of exhibit space – matching last year’s record highs – with the exhibition and conferences addressing issues spanning the electronics supply chain including chip design, manufacturing, assembly and test, equipment and materials, photovoltaic and display.

SEMICON China 2026 Highlights

Grand Opening Keynote

• Hanming Wu, Professor, Zhejiang University
• Benjamin Loh, Chairman of the Board, Comet Holdings AG; Vice Chairman, SEMI International Board
• Li Zheng, Board Director & Chief Executive Officer, JCET Group
• Mario Morales, VP, Head of Corporate Strategy and Partnerships, AMD
• Weiliang Chen, Founder, Chairman & General Manager, MetaX
• Ankur Gupta, Executive VP, Siemens EDA IC Products

Innovation Forums

• SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS): SEMI Innovation and Investment Forum (SIIP China) – Experts will explore technological trends shaping semiconductor innovation, addressing global economics, trade, and semiconductor supply chain challenges.
• Design Innovation Forum: AI Intelligent Applications and Automotive ICs – World-class chip leaders and experts will explore the future ecosystem of intelligent ICs. This forum will serve as a vital platform for international dialogue on how AI is reshaping the future of chip design—and how the global industry can co-innovate to meet emerging technological and market demands.

IC Manufacturing Technology and Supply Chain

• Advanced Material International Conference – Global experts, leaders, and ecosystem partners will exchange insights, explore collaborative models, and jointly shape the future roadmap of semiconductor materials
• IC Manufacturing Supply Chain International Conference - Wafer Process and Equipment – Global leaders in IC manufacturing, equipment and material suppliers, data analysis experts, and process R&D leaders will share cutting-edge insights and practical implementations.
• Heterogeneous Integration (Advanced Packaging) International Conference: AI & CPO – Global industry leaders and experts will analyze the inevitable path from demand pain points to technical solutions.
• Green High-Tech Facility International Innovation Forum – This session aims to establish a cross-disciplinary communication platform for environmental protection technologies, energy management in the global semiconductor industry.
• Smart Manufacturing Forum - Factory of the Future – Industry experts will unveil the latest products and share insights into future trends.
• New Technology Release Conference – This session features a range of disruptive technologies and innovative solutions, encompassing advanced manufacturing processes, high-performance chip design, intelligent production equipment, and sustainable materials science. Each new technology presented will serve as a powerful interpretation of the future direction of the semiconductor industry.

Compound Semiconductor Asia Conference (CS Asia 2026)

This three-day program will focus on topics including compound semiconductors, SiC, GaN and related WBG materials, equipment and devices.

SCC Sustainability and ESG Summit Forum

Executives from the semiconductor and energy industry will jointly discuss how to combat climate challenges and achieve dual carbon goals through technology, influence investment and global cooperation, offering suggestions for promoting carbon neutrality and sustainable development.

Display on Silicon

CDC - AI Vision: Dual Engines OLED + Micro LED – Session themes will focus on AR+AI glasses product roadmap; emerging display technology breakthroughs; and display innovation ecosystem and supply chain.

Workforce Development

SEMI Workforce CXO Talent Forum – Senior executives from leading companies and distinguished representatives from academia will share forward-looking insights and explore new models for industry-academia collaboration in talent development—building a robust foundation for the industry’s future.

Conference of Science & Technology for Integrated Circuits (CSTIC)

CSTIC 2026, one of the largest and the most comprehensive annual semiconductor technology conferences in Mainland China and Asia, will be held March 22-24 in conjunction with SEMICON China 2026. Organized by SEMI and IEEE, CSTIC 2026 will feature 10 symposia covering all aspects of semiconductor technology.