SEMICON Japan 2026 Marks 50th Edition with Launch of New TechLeadersARENA

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TOKYO — October 26, 2026 — SEMI today announced the 50th edition of SEMICON Japan will take place from December 9-11 at Tokyo Big Sight. Under the theme “Semiconductors: The Past 50 Years and the Next 50,” SEMICON Japan 2026 will feature more than 70 sessions and 300 speakers who will reflect on the industry’s evolution while introducing new initiatives to guide the next 50 years. Registration is open.

“We’ve reached a critical point in the semiconductor industry where design, fab, advanced packaging, assembly, test, and inspection solutions are forced to keep up with skyrocketing demand for AI and other cutting-edge technologies,” said Jim Hamajima, President, SEMI Japan. “As SEMICON Japan marks its 50th edition and kicks off the celebration of five decades of contribution to the semiconductor industry, this event will offer a forum for evaluating the opportunities and challenges that come with such demand, while also assessing the most successful business strategies of the last 50 years. We look forward to convening the industry to celebrate this milestone together.”

New at SEMICON Japan: TechLeadersARENA

The inaugural TechLeadersARENA will bring global semiconductor experts face-to-face with next-gen technologies that are rarely seen in person, including an operational semiconductor quantum computer, teardown displays of automotive electronics and smartphones, and various advanced lithography and materials technologies. The TechLeadersARENA will also host the WORLD OF PHYSICAL AI, a live demonstration of the most advanced AI that can perceive the world around it.

Finally, the corresponding TechLeadersSUMMIT will include presentations from technology leaders, while the Networking SUITE will facilitate connections with industry leaders.

SuperTHEATER

The SuperTHEATER keynote series will provide insights on the future of the global semiconductor industry from leading executives. This year's SuperTHEATER will feature the following presenters, with more to be announced:

Tony Kawai, President and CEO, Tokyo Electron
Mukesh Khare, General Manager and Vice President, IBM Semiconductors
Hironobu Tamba, Senior Vice President, SoftBank
Masato Goto, Representative Director, President, and CEO, SCREEN
David Bloss, General Manager and Corporate Vice President, Intel
Daishiro Yamagiwa, Member of the House of Representatives of Japan
Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO, Rapidus
Tim Costa, Vice President and General Manager, NVIDIA

SEMICON Japan 2026 Summits

As the industry plans for the next 50 years, SEMICON Japan will host dedicated summits for the following innovation areas. Summits will feature exhibition areas showcasing cutting-edge technologies, along with networking opportunities and educational seminars.

Advanced Design Innovation Summit (ADIS): Aligning EDA developments with strategic business objectives.
Advanced Packaging and Chiplet Summit (APCS): Meeting the evolving needs for low power, high reliability, and cost efficiency in advanced packaging.
AI x Sustainability x Semiconductor Summit (AIS): Creating a sustainable future through advancements in AI.
Metrology and Inspection Summit (MIS): Advancing inspection and metrology solutions to support AI innovation.

Other Program Highlights

SEMI Technology Symposium (STS): As the largest and most established technical symposium at SEMICON Japan, STS will identify the key trends and challenges across the semiconductor industry while offering direct discussions with program speakers.
SEMI Tech: SEMI Tech sessions will explore the entire semiconductor supply chain, including manufacturing technologies, assembly and packaging, design, and emerging solutions. Each session will address the innovations that are influencing the trajectory of the industry.
Policy and Market: SEMICON Japan will host its recurring market sessions, including SEMI Market Forum, Semiconductor Materials Forum, and Bulls & Bears featuring leading Japanese securities analysts.
Workforce Development: For students and young professionals, SEMICON Japan’s THURSDAY WAKAMONO NIGHT will feature targeted presentations from industry experts in addition to its corresponding WAKAMONO CONNECT networking workshop.

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About SEMICON Japan 2026

SEMICON Japan provides insights into innovative technologies and the latest developments in sustainability, supply chain management, workforce development, and other critical industry issues. The event convenes thought leaders from the electronics design and manufacturing ecosystem, academia and government for keynotes and business seminars. In 2026, SEMICON Japan celebrates its 50th edition. Since the inaugural event in 1977, SEMICON Japan has introduced audiences in Japan to leading semiconductor technologies and industry trends. Today, the event spans semiconductor manufacturing technologies, equipment and materials, as well as applications including automotive, IoT, and medical devices.

About SEMI

SEMI® is the global industry association connecting over 4,000 companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members' business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org or contact a regional office to learn more.