Registration

• SEMI Members: $999/person
• Non-Members: $1,299/person

Event Contact

David Ghodsizadeh
[email protected]
Phone: 408-628-9401 

+

Register

United States Register Silicon Chip FH Workshop Business Executive Featured Speakers

Experience the industry through Listen, Discuss, See, Touch, and Learn activities and enjoy improved job satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Session 1: The Silicon Chip

• "World in a Grain of Sand" Video
• Industry chronology
• The development of electronics from the thermionic valve to complex ICs
• Semiconductor family tree
• IC types (logic, memory, microprocessors)

Session 2: Basic Electronics

• Introduction to electronics theory
• Binary language & ASCII code
• Semiconductor materials & their operation
• The p-n junction & transistor operation
• Boolean algebra & digital logic explained

Session 3: Semiconductor Manufacture

• Industry structure
• Polysilicon & silicon water production
• Wafer fab/front-end process
• Back-end (wafer probe, assembly, final test & finishing) operations
• "Silicon Chip" video

Session 4: Economics of IC Manufacture

• Wafer fab investment trends
• Cost structure & cost models
• Process yields & manufacturing defects
• Die size & cost reduction issues
• Back-end cost elements
• Typical device costs

Session 5: IC Market Overview

• Market segmentation
• Company size
• Packaging & technology trends
• Industry learning curve
• Industry cyclicality
• Industry dynamics
• Market outlook

Session 6: The IT Revolution

• Impact of Information Technology
• Market trends & industry outlook
• Impact of microelectronics

 

More about the instructor:

Malcolm Penn is the founder of Future Horizons, a leading global semiconductor industry analyst. He has over 50 years’ experience in the semiconductor and electronics industry, from advanced research to manufacturing and applications.

SEMI
673 S. Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
United States

Malcolm Penn

Chairman & CEO

Future Horizons

May 15, 2023

Gain a competitive edge in the Semiconductor Industry by learning how the IC industry works from the science that enables silicon chips to be made from sand to the market fundamentals that drive applications and economics.

This workshop is relevant to technical and non-technical professionals in the semiconductor and IT industry:

• Sales, marketing, business development professionals
• R&D, engineers, product managers,
• Purchasing managers, finance, product planners
• Human resources, recruitment and industry training personnel
• Government officials, public/private investors
• Media, PR and advertising organizations

Attendance is limited to 40 participants.

 

Silicon Chip Industry Awareness Workshop

A one-day introduction to the Integrated Circuit (IC) Industry technology, manufacturing and markets

9:30 am - 4:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2023-05-15 09:30:00 2023-05-15 16:00:00 Silicon Chip Industry Awareness Workshop Gain a competitive edge in the Semiconductor Industry by learning how the IC industry works from the science that enables silicon chips to be made from sand to the market fundamentals that drive applications and economics. This workshop is relevant to technical and non-technical professionals in the semiconductor and IT industry: Sales, marketing, business development professionals R&D, engineers, product managers, Purchasing managers, finance, product planners Human resources, recruitment and industry training personnel Government officials, public/private investors Media, PR and advertising organizations Attendance is limited to 40 participants.   SEMI 673 S. Milpitas Blvd Milpitas, CA 95035 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public May 10, 2023 America/Los_Angeles

This webinar will be recorded. Registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event.

Event Contact

If you have any questions, please contact:

Paul Cohen
[email protected]

+

REGISTER NOW

United States REGISTER NOW ESDA Export Regulations 360.jpg Business Executive Featured Speakers

The discussion will help attendees understand why and how governments implement trade controls, what “exports” are and how they take place in different business contexts, and common due diligence methods – such as customer screening – that United States companies use to incorporate regulatory compliance into their business processes. Finally, the discussion will address recent regulatory updates which address current issues such as US-China trade relations and the anticipated effects of those regulations on the US semiconductor design ecosystem.

Following the presentations we will address questions from attendees as time permits.

 

Meet the Speakers

Ada Loo
Group Director and Associate General Counsel,
Cadence Design Systems
Biography

 

Ben Kallen
Senior Manager, Public Policy & Advocacy
SEMI
Biography

 

Marc Coldiron
Director of Global Public Policy & Advocacy
SEMI
Biography

 

Peter Lichtenbaum
Partner
Covington
Biography

 

Lisa-Ann Johnson
Senior Associate
Covington
Biography 

Hosted by

                       

CA
United States

Jun 11, 2026 ESD Alliance

Join us as members of SEMI's Public Policy and Advocacy team will join representatives from Cadence Design Systems to host a webinar focused on export control policy—a topic which is especially relevant to the ESD Alliance given the global reach of the EDA industry. SEMI staff will contextualize export controls within the broader national political landscape and offer their perspective on what EDA companies can expect over the longer term. 

ESD Alliance Export Webinar

Navigating Export Controls in EDA
June 11, 2026 | 9–10:30am PT | Virtual

9:00 am - 10:30 am Off Add to Calendar 2026-06-11 09:00:00 2026-06-11 10:30:00 ESD Alliance Export Webinar Join us as members of SEMI's Public Policy and Advocacy team will join representatives from Cadence Design Systems to host a webinar focused on export control policy—a topic which is especially relevant to the ESD Alliance given the global reach of the EDA industry. SEMI staff will contextualize export controls within the broader national political landscape and offer their perspective on what EDA companies can expect over the longer term.  CA United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Jun 9, 2026 America/Los_Angeles 1

REGISTRATION

PRICING

• Member: $25
• Non-Member: $50

Cancellation Policy

• Email cancellation requests to Paul Cohen, [email protected]

Event Contact

Paul Cohen
1.978.769.2106 
[email protected]

+

Register Now

United States SEMI | ESDA logos Business Executive

Join us for the annual ESDA CEO/Executive Outlook—

• The evening begins at 5:30pm with a networking dinner
• Special guest speakers from RISC-V International and SiFive.
• Lively panel discussion with influential executives from Breker Verification Systems; D2S; Keysight; PDF Solutions, and Real Intent on the state of the system design industry plus a future industry outlook.

Keysight
5301 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Building 5
Santa Clara, CA 95051
United States

May 9, 2024 ESD Alliance

ESDA CEO/Executive Outlook hosted at Keysight in Santa Clara, CA.
 

ESD Alliance CEO/Executive Outlook

May 9, 2024
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Off Add to Calendar 2024-05-09 17:30:00 2024-05-09 20:30:00 ESD Alliance CEO/Executive Outlook ESDA CEO/Executive Outlook hosted at Keysight in Santa Clara, CA.  Keysight 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd. Building 5 Santa Clara, CA 95051 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public May 7, 2024 America/Los_Angeles Register Now!

Registration

Registration is free 

United States Business Executive

California CHIPS Act Support: State and Local Government Incentives

SEMI has invited the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to discuss California state services and programs that can be leveraged in alignment with current and upcoming CHIPS Funding Opportunities. GO-Biz provides direct support to semiconductor businesses of all sizes and scopes via site selection and identification services, personalized incentive navigation services, liaison services, and local engagement and environmental process assistance.  

Competitive CHIPS proposals will apply one or more state or local government incentive(s) to finance their project costs. In this webinar, representatives from GO-Biz will outline different state incentives, including the R&D tax credit and Partial Sales and Use Tax Credit, that can be used to meet this financing requirement. Additionally, they will detail how their multiple services may be leveraged to strengthen your project proposal plans. Following a short presentation, they will be available for a Q&A. 

 

Meet the Speakers 

 

 

Joe Stockunas
President
  SEMI Americas

 

 

Kaina Pereira
Senior Advisor, Business Development
          Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

    Michael Karavolias
     Sustainable Innovation Specialist
         Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

 

 

Derek Kirk 
      Assistant Deputy Secretary of Climate
      California Labor & Workforce Development Agency

 

Co-sponsored by 

                        

                                    

 

This Virtual Forum is 10:00–11:00am Pacific Time

United States

Apr 11, 2023

Co-sponsored by SEMI and GO-Biz

The California CHIPS Act webinar will outline state programs and available state support that California applicants can leverage for more competitive CHIPS applications.

California CHIPS Act Support: State and Local Government Incentives

[VIRTUAL EVENT]
California CHIPS Act Support: State and Local Government Incentives
April 11, 2023

10:00 am - 11:00 am Off Add to Calendar Disabled Apr 5, 2023 America/Los_Angeles 2 Register Now

United States SEMI SiC Silicon Carbide Webinar Series Business Technical

SiC—Silicon Carbide Webinar #5:

Topic: SiC Edge Termination Technology 

 

The nine to tenfold increase in critical electric field strength of SiC over Si allows high voltage blocking layers to be fabricated significantly thinner than those of similarly rated Si devices. This reduces device on-state resistance and capacitance, and therefore the associated conduction and switching losses, while maintaining high-voltage breakdown capability. However, lack of a well-designed edge termination structure diminishes the high voltage performance of SiC power devices. Indeed, under reverse bias, planar junctions exhibit breakdown voltages well below the ideal SiC drift layer limit because of electric field crowding at the junction periphery. Consequently, to maximize breakdown voltage, specialized edge termination structures are utilized. In this webinar, common structures that enhance the breakdown voltage of power SiC devices like metal field plates, floating guard rings, multiple-Junction-Termination-Extensions, and beveled edge terminations will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on optimizing their fabrication by minimizing photolithography levels and processing complexity, while ensuring robust breakdown voltage capability at high wafer yields. 

 

Meet the Speaker

Biography

United States

Dec 7, 2023

Now Available On-Demand!

Join us online for the fifth webinar in the Silicon Carbide Series.

9:00 am - 10:00 am Off Add to Calendar 2023-12-07 09:00:00 2023-12-07 10:00:00 SiC—Silicon Carbide Webinar Series Now Available On-Demand! Join us online for the fifth webinar in the Silicon Carbide Series. United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Dec 15, 2023 America/Los_Angeles 1 Register Now

The registration deadline for the event is passed.  If you would like to receive a recording of the event, please email Rick VanIttersum at [email protected] to be added to the list.

 

Contact staff

United States CHIPS in Michigan Business

Ann Arbor, MI

This invite only event is hosted by KLA. The registration deadline for the event is passed.  If you would like to receive a recording a few days after the event, please email Rick VanIttersum at [email protected] to be added to the list.

Expanding Michigan’s Microelectronic Talent Pipeline 

And excellent discussion on bolstering the microelectronics industry in Michigan, including new workforce development programs and the CHIPS Act and its potential impact. SEMI Foundation shared efforts in partnership with the MEDC to create customized training for semiconductor companies and help Michigan workers join this growing industry. There was an exploration of workforce development aspects of CHIPS and how it can support Michigan as a leader in the tech and manufacturing sectors.

Ann Arbor, MI
United States

Apr 25, 2023 Workforce Development

CHIPS in Michigan Forum

Hosted by KLA

8:00 am - 10:30 am Off Add to Calendar Disabled Apr 26, 2023 America/New_York

United States https://www.bdo.com/events/securing-state-local-incentives-for-chips-act-applic… Business Executive

Virtual, Online
United States

Feb 23, 2023 CAST EMG ESD Alliance FlexTech FOA ITL MSIG SCIS SOI 9:00 am - 10:00 am Off Add to Calendar Disabled Feb 14, 2023 America/Los_Angeles Learn More

United States Business Technical

• Learn about 10,000+ semiconductor jobs you didn't know existed 

• Meet with professionals and executives during the Networking Lunch and Networking Sessions 

• Learn how you can connect with 2100+ employers in the microelectronics industry 

• Engage a mentor for career development guidance, resume building, interview skills

• Enjoy FREE FOOD 

• Day in a Life

• Students are welcome to come and go 

• Students to join in-person

• Raffle Prizes!

Edwards Vacuum, LLC
2411 E. Germann Road
Chandler, AZ 85286
United States

Apr 26, 2023

A Professional Development Seminar Organized by SEMI Arizona Chapter

Jobs in the Micro- and Nano-Electronics Industry: Connecting College Students to Industry

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register by April 15, 2023.  

SEMI Professional Development Seminar

Maricopa Community Colleges | April 26, 2023

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2023-04-26 15:00:00 2023-04-26 18:00:00 SEMI Professional Development Seminar with Maricopa Community Colleges A Professional Development Seminar Organized by SEMI Arizona Chapter Jobs in the Micro- and Nano-Electronics Industry: Connecting College Students to Industry Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register by April 15, 2023.   Edwards Vacuum, LLC 2411 E. Germann Road Chandler, AZ 85286 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Feb 13, 2023

United States Register Now Business Technical

• Learn about 10,000+ semiconductor jobs you didn't know existed 

• Meet with professionals and executives during the Networking Lunch and Networking Sessions 

• Learn how you can connect with 2100+ employers in the microelectronics industry 

• Engage a mentor for career development guidance 

• Enjoy FREE FOOD 

• Students are welcome to come and go 

• Students may join In-Person (preferred) or virtually (if you cannot attend in person) 

• Raffle Prizes every hour! 

Oregon State University
Kelley Engineering Room 1001  
Corvallis, OR 97331
United States

Apr 12, 2023

A Professional Development Seminar Organized by SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter

Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register by April 3, 2023.  

SEMI Professional Development Seminar

Oregon State University | April 12, 2023

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Off Add to Calendar 2023-04-12 10:00:00 2023-04-12 14:00:00 SEMI Professional Development Seminar with Oregon State University A Professional Development Seminar Organized by SEMI Pacific Northwest Chapter Attendance is free, but registration is required. Register by April 3, 2023.   Oregon State University Kelley Engineering Room 1001   Corvallis, OR 97331 United States SEMI.org [email protected] America/Los_Angeles public Apr 4, 2023

Register Now

United States Register Now 800x800 tile for EMG WEbinar Business Executive Featured Speakers

United States

Manager, American Technology Partnership

Claire Fonteno

Moderator

Brewer Science

Jason Bernstein

Director of Global Affairs

American Chemistry Council

Dave Medeiros

Senior Director of Engineering

Entegris

Kyle Liske

General Counsel

Arkema

Mar 22, 2023 EMG

The passage of the CHIPs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have created opportunities and challenges for the semiconductor industry supply chain.  Join industry professionals as we discuss the implications of this legislation and how materials companies can make the most of it.

What's In it for Materials Companies?

CHIPs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and Tax Incentives

10:00 am - 11:00 am Off Add to Calendar Disabled Mar 21, 2023 America/Los_Angeles 2