【July 17, 2025 – Hsinchu】SEMICON Taiwan 2025 , the premier annual event for the global semiconductor industry, kicks off on September 8, launching International Semiconductor Week in Taipei. The SEMICON Taiwan spotlight shines brightest on the highly anticipated CEO Summit, set for September 10 at Nangang Exhibition Center, with a high-profile speaker lineup generating significant attention across the industry.
This year’s SEMICON Taiwan theme, “Leading with Collaboration. Innovating with the World,” arrives at a pivotal moment for the global semiconductor industry, marked by groundbreaking technological advances and supply chain redesign. Tech leaders from Europe, North America, and Asia will converge in Taiwan to shape the future of innovation and forge new paths for cross-regional collaborations.
Last year’s CEO Summit drew more than 450 top executives from around the globe, featuring keynotes from leading tech firms and an influential audience across semiconductors, AI, and cloud tech. As SEMICON Taiwan’s premier closed-door forum, it remains a vital hub for high-level dialogue and global strategy.
Building on last year’s success, the CEO Summit 2025 will deliver deeper insights with heavyweight voices from chip design, manufacturing, equipment, automotive, and cloud sectors. They’ll dive into global trends, emerging tech, and new avenues for regional cooperation, bringing fresh insights and renewed momentum to the semiconductor industry.
▲CEO Summit 2025 will Gather Chip design, Manufacturing, Equipment, Automotive, and Cloud Sector Leaders
Star-Studded Speaker Lineup Unveiled for SEMICON Taiwan 2025 CEO Summit
- Kurt Sievers, CEO of NXP – Making his SEMICON Taiwan CEO Summit debut, Sievers will address Edge AI and Autonomous Future.
- Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Infineon – In his first public address in Taiwan, he will highlight how semiconductors power global sustainability, from EVs to AI infrastructure, through innovation, scale, and ecosystem collaboration.
- Hirotsugu Takeuchi, CTO of DENSO – From a leading automotive supplier’s view, he will reveal how semiconductors are fueling the next revolution and becoming the auto industry's new competitive edge.
- George Elissaios, VP, Product Management, GCE & AI Infrastructure, Google – He will share how innovation and cross-sector collaboration are shaping the future of AI and cloud, sharing insights from Google’s chip design efforts.
- Stefan Joeres, VP for Business Development, Semiconductor Strategy and Strategic Projects of Robert Bosch GmbH – With over a decade of experience, he will share his perspective on Europe’s chip strategy and vision for smarter mobility through APAC collaboration.
- Sesha Varadarajan, SVP, Global Products Group, Lam Research – He will highlight how atomic-scale innovations in semiconductor manufacturing equipment development are unlocking the next wave of AI breakthroughs. He will also discuss the critical role of AI in accelerating future innovations of the semiconductor industry.
- Luc Van den hove, President and CEO of imec – The head of Europe’s leading chip research hub returns to Taiwan to reveal how open collaboration can overcome AI compute limits.
The centerpiece of this year’s CEO Forum is a distinguished Fireside Chat, co-hosted by Dr. Tien Wu, CEO of ASE and Chair of the SEMI International Board Executive Committee, and Cliff Hou, Chairman of TSIA. The session will examine emerging applications and industry trends, offering key insights into the next wave of innovation and Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global semiconductor landscape. This dialogue will officially open SEMICON Taiwan and set the tone for the year’s premier tech event.
The CEO Summit offers a rare opportunity to engage with top industry leaders and gain early insight into the future of semiconductors and global collaboration. Secure your spot and be part of this landmark moment. For more details: Official website.
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