Semicon Taiwan Trade Show Sets Record with 1,200 Exhibitors

The Semicon Taiwan trade show, opening on Wednesday, has reached a new milestone with over 1,200 exhibitors set to participate, marking a significant increase from previous years. Organized by the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), the event is dubbed the “Olympics of the semiconductor industry.” It is expected to draw around 100,000 visitors from across the globe.

This year’s exhibition will feature a record 17 national pavilions, including Canada, Costa Rica, Lithuania, Sweden, and Vietnam, all of which are making their debut at this prominent event. The Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center will host the trade show, which runs through September 15, 2023.

The focus of Semicon Taiwan will be on critical advancements in technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), automotive electronics, and robotics. Key topics will include AI chips, advanced integrated circuit (IC) assembly and testing services, fan-out panel-level packaging, 3D ICs, chiplets, heterogeneous integration, quantum computing, and high bandwidth memory.

In a notable announcement, Franck Paris, the French Representative to Taiwan, revealed that the French pavilion—titled “Choose France”—will be the largest ever, showcasing at least 15 companies. This highlights the increasing international collaboration within the semiconductor sector.

Several forums will be held during the exhibition to enhance global exchanges in the semiconductor industry. Events such as the Taiwan-Poland business forum, South Korea-Taiwan semiconductor supply chain cooperation forum, Taiwan-Japan tech summit, and the Taiwan-India semiconductor forum aim to foster partnerships and discussions on critical supply chain issues.

A CEO summit is scheduled for Wednesday, featuring prominent figures such as Tien Wu, Chief Operating Officer of ASE Technology Holding Co, and Cliff Hou, Senior Vice President of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC). They will moderate discussions on how Taiwan can sustain its leadership in semiconductor technology.

Among the notable attendees is Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent Inc, who has held senior roles at major companies like Intel and Tesla. Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon Technologies AG, will also participate, contributing to conversations regarding Taiwan’s strategic position in the global semiconductor landscape.

SEMI has collaborated with the Industrial Technology Research Institute to facilitate a forum involving representatives from Japan, Europe, and the United States. This forum will address the restructuring of the global semiconductor supply chain in the context of current geopolitical challenges.

As Semicon Taiwan sets the stage for cutting-edge technological advancements and international cooperation, it underscores the semiconductor industry’s vital role in shaping the future of technology worldwide.