Semiconductor Giants Converge: SEMICON Taiwan Takes the Global Spotlight Taiwan's Influence Soars, Cross-Industry Synergy Fuels a Golden Decade

TSMC, ASE, Applied Materials, Google, Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Microsoft, imec, and Marvell Collaborate to Push the Limits of Moore's Law 

(August 22, 2024 – Hsinchu) The countdown has begun for SEMICON Taiwan 2024, the world's most influential international event for the semiconductor industry, set to take place from September 4-6 at the TaiNEX 1&2, over 200 global high-tech and semiconductor industry leaders are expected to attend. This year's SEMICON Taiwan will feature the strongest industry lineup to date, showcasing the complete supply chain process and drawing global attention to Taiwan once again for its pivotal role in the semiconductor industry. 

CEO Summit Highlights: TSMC, ASE, and Applied Materials focus on AI, shaping the future of semiconductors 

This year's SEMICON Taiwan 2024 CEO Summit will be themed "Breaking the Limits, Powering Infinite Possibilities," bringing together nine industry giants, including TSMC, ASE, Applied Materials, Google, Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Microsoft, imec, and Marvell. Many of these masters are participating in the event in Taiwan for the first time, setting a record for the event. The keynote topics will cover four key areas: manufacturing, packaging and testing, memory, and chip design, with in-depth discussions on how semiconductors drive global technological innovation in the AI era. Mastering advanced semiconductor technologies and capacities will be crucial for AI chips and will be the core advantage for the next decade's development. 

High-Demand for Advanced Memory: Samsung Electronics and SK hynix Face Off 

The demand for generative AI has surged, leading to a shortage of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other advanced memory products. The global memory leader, Samsung Electronics, and the top HBM producer, SK hynix, are both set to present at the upcoming CEO Summit on the critical trends of advanced memory in the AI era, likely sparking a new wave of technological innovation. 

The convergence of software and hardware is unstoppable: Microsoft and Google are actively positioning themselves in the new AI competition 

Notably, as AI and semiconductor chip technologies become increasingly integrated, industries related to memory and software are making strong advances in the semiconductor field. For instance, software and hardware giants Microsoft and Google will appear at this year's CEO Summit, highlighting the irreversible trend of crossing over into the hardware industry. The enormous demand for chips in AI data centers has also drawn key players from the equipment and ASIC sectors, like Applied Materials and Marvell, along with imec, Europe’s leading semiconductor research institute, to the event. The gathering of these cross-industry giants signifies a shift in industry focus from traditional semiconductor hardware manufacturers to more diverse and highly integrated discussions, further enhancing the overall influence of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and SEMICON Taiwan. 

Registration for SEMICON Taiwan 2024 and forums is now open for free. Register for the international forums for a super early-bird discount of 20%. For more information, please visit the official website. 

About SEMI 

Founded in 1970, SEMI operates 10 major offices globally and established the SEMI Taiwan in 1996. It connects over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. Since its inception, SEMI Taiwan has annually hosted SEMICON® Taiwan, international summits, and various major technical forums, enhancing Taiwan's international influence and competitiveness. SEMI upholds the principles of objectivity and neutrality, acting as a semiconductor industry think tank for Taiwanese member companies. It fosters deep global exchanges among industry, government, academia, and research sectors, promoting Taiwan's semiconductor industry to align with global standards, and establishing a two-way communication platform. 

SEMI Taiwan currently hosts 18 technical committees to drive industry growth and innovation in design, devices, equipment, materials, services, and software. It provides comprehensive market intelligence, standardization, policy advocacy, talent cultivation, sustainability development, supply chain management, and program assistance to empower members in facing industry challenges. For more information, visit www.semi.org or join SEMI Facebook and SEMI LinkedIn. 

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