July 10, 2025 - July 12, 2025
ISS (Industry Strategy Symposium)
Hokkaido 2025
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Location
The Windsor Hotel TOYAResort & Spa
Shimizu, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun
Hokkaido
049-5722
Japan
Overview
We will be holding “ISS Hokkaido 2025”, a conference to discuss strategies and issues with an eye on the future of the industry.
As digital technology supports global prosperity, we will provide opportunities for exchanging opinions and networking on important issues such as sustainability, energy issues, and the latest technology, in order for Japan to demonstrate leadership as an important base for semiconductor manufacturing.
(includes Government Officials, Top Executives of Semiconductor Device, Equipment, Material, and Component Companies)
Symposium Agenda
[Simultaneous interpretation]
*Titles omitted
*Please note that the program is subject to change.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Conference Check-In, Lunch
Session 1 Opening
Jim Hamajima
President
SEMI Japan
Opening Remarks
Ajit Manocha
President & CEO
SEMI
SEMI Industry Update
Satoshi Nohara
Director-General, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Coffee Break
Session 2 Global Leaders of Semiconductor Industry
Thomas Piliszczuk
Worldwide Strategic Partnerships & Strategy
Executive Vice President
imec
The Versatile Future of Semiconductor Systems
The last few decades have seen a remarkable increase in technology applications, culminating in the AI revolution. Thanks to Moore's Law, technological advances are enabling more powerful applications, especially for the rapidly growing computing needs of AI. Maintaining Moore's Law and adopting new architectural approaches are key to efficiently handling the exponential increase in computing power required, leading to a demand for more flexible chip architectures and platforms. Significant advances in the semiconductor industry have been driven by state-of-the-art infrastructure, a global ecosystem and skilled talent. Legislative initiatives such as the Chips Acts provide an ideal framework for increasing collaboration and impact in the semiconductor sector. These elements are essential for the advancement of various technology platforms, laying the foundation for advanced computing systems in future applications.
Masataka Osaki
Japan Country Manager, VP Worldwide Field Operations
NVIDIA
NVIDIA AI Revolution
How we build Sovereign AI is the another hot topic in Japan as well. By introducing early success stories in Japan will bring another light to our path for the future.
Tomoharu Watanabe
Executive Vice President and Executive Officer
Kioxia
Kioxia’s Growth Strategy and Manufacturing
Coffee Break
Session 3 Economic & Market Trends
Josephine Lau
Senior Market & Technology Analyst
Yole Group
Future of the Semiconductor Market Through AI, Memory, and Supply Chain Resiliency
This presentation explores how AI is not only a catalyst but a long-term compounder of semiconductor demand - driving exponential growth in compute-intensive applications and fueling the need for advanced memory solutions. At the heart of this AI - driven surge lies memory - specifically High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and 3D DRAM—which are emerging as critical enablers and strategic differentiators in the race for performance, efficiency, and scale.
We will examine the market size and trajectory of memory technologies, unpack the technology roadmap for HBM and 3D DRAM, and highlight how these innovations are becoming the new battlegrounds for leadership in the semiconductor value chain. Finally, the session will address the imperative of supply chain resiliency, showcasing how cross-border memory production strategies and ecosystem collaboration are creating durable competitive moats in an increasingly fragmented global landscape.
Clark Tseng
Sr. Director,
Market Intelligence Team
SEMI Taiwan
Navigating Semiconductor Growth in Uncertainty: Opportunities and Challenges for Japan through the Lens of Fab Investment
A key focus of this presentation will be an in-depth analysis of SEMI's World Fab Forecast reports, providing insights into the latest capital equipment forecasts by region and key segments. We will examine the fab investment outlook, capacity growth projections through 2028, and the regional distribution of fab projects, with particular attention to leading-edge logic technologies and mainstream nodes. Furthermore, we will discuss the impact of government incentives on global fab investments, a crucial factor in the evolving semiconductor ecosystem. Finally, we will share SEMI’s latest forecasts on wafer fab materials, providing a comprehensive view of the industry's material requirements.
In this presentation, we aim to provide valuable insights to assist industry stakeholders in navigating the opportunities and challenges of the semiconductor industry's growth wave. We will explore how Japan can leverage its strengths in technology to capitalize on the burgeoning demand for advanced semiconductors and contribute to the industry's continued advancement.
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Friday, July 11, 2025
Session 4 Japan's International Competitiveness
Daishiro Yamagiwa
Member, House of Representatives
Liberal Democratic Party
Masaru Tsuchiya
Partner, Japan Office
McKinsey & Company
Paving the Way for a Semiconductor Renaissance in Japan
Lily Feng
President
SEMI China
Exploring Promising Opportunities of China Semiconductor Industry
Coffee Break
Session 5 Geopolitics and Economic Security
Takahide Kiuchi
Executive Economist
Nomura Research Institute
Trump’s Tariffs and the Japanese Economy
Shingo Yamagami
Special Advisor
TMI Associates
Strategic Challenges Facing Japan
Lin Chen-wei
Senior Advisor
Pacific Solutions, LCC
From Chip War to Global Security: Taiwan's Strategic Value
Lunch
Session 6 Round Table Discussion
①Geopolitics
②International Competitiveness
③Supply chain Resilience
Coffee Break
Session 7 The Insights from Round Table Discussion
Session 8 Session 8 Grand Finale
Atsuyoshi Koike
CEO
Rapidus
Jim Hamajima
President
SEMI Japan
Closing Remarks
Dinner Party
ISS Networking Golf
Golf course
New Chitose Country Club Hamanasu Course
(1392 Kyowa, Chitose City, 066-0005)
Date
Saturday, July 12
Schedule
05:00 Departure from the hotel
07:00 Arrive at the golf course
07:35 Start of Group 1
13:30 Last group ends
14:00 Competition Party
14:45 Competition party ends
15:00 Depart from golf course
15:30 Arrive at the airport
*Please book a return flight departing from New Chitose Airport after 16:30.
Registration
Please be sure to check / understand the followings before applying
- Due to the nature of this product, we do not accept cancellations or refunds after the application has been made. Please understand this in advance.
- When applying for this event, please register using a corporate email address.
- SEMI Member Price is avilable for those who work for a SEMI member company or a wholly owned subsidiary that is registered as a subsidiary. If you are unsure, please click HERE to inquire. Please note that if your membership status cannot be confirmed, you will be charged the general price.
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Please note that places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
First deadline: June 6 (Fri)
Final deadline: June 25 (Wed)
- Symposium Fee
SEMI Members : 230,000 JPY / Non-Members : 460,000JPY
Please note that you will be responsible for the cost of local accommodation, transportation and participation in the golf competition.
A shuttle bus service is scheduled to run between New Chitose Airport and the venue. - Accommodation Charge
45,600JPY ~ 48,600JPY per night (Include Breakfast) - Golf Competition Participation [option]
25,000JPY - Travel Expenses
Please bear your own travel and transportation expenses to New Chitose Airport.
SEMI Japan Event Registration
Email: [email protected]
Accommodation and Shuttle Bus
Please see below for details on accommodations and shuttle buses.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa
336 Shimizu, Toyako-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido 049-5722
Superior Room Sea Side (40㎡) (Non-Smoking)
1 person usage: 50,460 JPY / night (per person)
2 people usage: 27,800 JPY / night (per person)Superior Room Lake Side (40㎡) (Non-smoking)
1 person usage: 53,760 JPY / night (per person)
2 people usage: 29,450 JPY / night (per person)*Breakfast, consumption tax, bathing tax, and service charge are included.
[Outbound] July 10 (Thu) New Chitose Airport → Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Fare: Free (application is required)
- Meeting/departure time: 8:30-10:00 Please arrive at New Chitose Airport on your flight. We offer multiple flights to suit your flight arrival time.
[For reference] Flight Schedule
New Chitose Airport ／ ANA ／ JAL
[Return] July 12 (Sat) Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa → New Chitose Airport
<Those who do not participate in the ISS Golf Competition>
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Fare: Free (application is required)
- Meeting/departure time: 9:00 / 10:00 / 11:00
<Participants in the ISS Golf Competition>
Buses from the hotel to the golf course and from the golf course to the airport are available separately.
Details such as meeting time will be announced at a later date.
JTB Global Marketing & Travel
SEMI ISS Hokkaido 2025 Desk
*Inquiries can be received only by e-mail.
E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: 10:00-16:30 (Mon-Fri except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays)
Message
From July 10 to 12, SEMI hosts the symposium “ISS (International Strategy Symposium) Hokkaido 2025” in the summery setting of Toya, Hokkaido.
As the name “International Strategy” suggests, this symposium was established as a forum to discuss global strategic issues in the semiconductor industry from a management perspective. It is being held in three regions—the United States, Europe, and Japan—including Japan for the first time.
For this event in Japan, we have selected the Windsor Hotel, which previously hosted the Toyako Summit, as the venue. We believe this location is ideal for closed-door
discussions on global management strategies that are not typically possible on a regular basis.
At this venue, we will invite leading figures in the semiconductor industry to discuss sustainability, energy issues, and the latest technologies. Participants will include Mr. Masataka Oosaki, Representative Director of NVIDIA Japan; Mr. Yuji Watanabe of Kioxia; Mr. Thomas Piliszczuk of imec; Mr. Daishiro Yamagiwa, Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Semiconductor Strategy Promotion Parliamentary League; Mr. Shinji Yamagami, an expert in diplomacy; and Mr. Seong-Woo Lim, who has played a key role in Taiwan's semiconductor strategy, among other top industry leaders.
We will also provide opportunities for attendees to participate in discussions. The discussion themes, aligned with the symposium's objectives, are “geopolitical risks,” “supply chain resilience,” and “enhancing international competitiveness.”
“ISS Hokkaido” is an excellent opportunity to discuss strategic plans for the future of the semiconductor industry. We hope that you will take this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the future of the semiconductor industry alongside executives at the forefront of the industry and contribute to the further development of the semiconductor industry in our country.
The first deadline for applications is June 6. We sincerely look forward to your participation.
Jim Hamajima
President
SEMI Japan
SEMI’s Industry Strategy Symposiums bring together executives from across the global semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem to examine key industry trends, forge new partnerships and relationships, and share knowledge and expertise. Generally, I have leveraged our ISS events to make calls-to-action to the assembled leaders on our programs to collaborate on key industry challenges and advance the industry. I encourage you to join us at our first ISS in Japan to be a part of these crucial discussions to secure our industry’s future growth.
Ajit Manocha
President & CEO
SEMI
Why ISS?
ISS (Industry Strategy Symposium) is, as its name suggests, a forum for in-depth discussion of strategies for industry.
With the advent of an era in which digital technology will drive global prosperity, semiconductors, which form the foundation of this technology, are indispensable to all industries. Japan, as a key hub for semiconductor manufacturing, aims to maintain its position as a global leader in cutting-edge technology.
ISS provides a platform where executive leaders can share insights from global visionaries and experts on critical issues such as sustainability, the future of miniaturization technology, evaluating new technologies, AI-driven efficiency, geopolitical tensions, and market changes driven by DX and AI implementation, and engage in direct dialogue.
Why Hokkaido?
Japan is at the forefront of this transformation, with Hokkaido emerging as a prime location for semiconductor manufacturing due to its well-developed infrastructure, favorable climate, and policy incentives. The formation of a next-generation semiconductor ecosystem is underway. Hokkaido is also a renowned resort destination, attracting visitors from around the globe with its winter landscapes of pristine powder snow and summer scenes of vibrant flower fields and majestic natural beauty. Discussions held in the private, natural surroundings of this region are sure to yield innovative and exceptional outcomes that could never be achieved in a conventional meeting room.
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