Tech Giants Share the Stage. Witnessing the Pinnacle of AI and Semiconductor Innovation
(August 29, 2024 – Hsinchu) Under the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), the global semiconductor market is gradually returning to a growth trajectory. SEMICON Taiwan 2024, the world's most influential international semiconductor event, has chosen "Empowering AI with Semiconductors" as its theme this year, igniting excitement. Today, it was officially announced that for the first time ever, the highly anticipated CEO Summit will feature a historic fireside chat focusing on innovation and the future of the semiconductor industry in the AI era. This fireside chat will bring together TSMC, ASE, Samsung Electronics, and Google to establish a new competitive landscape for the global semiconductor industry, which is on the verge of reaching a trillion-dollar milestone.
In a first for the event, the "CEO Summit," scheduled for September 4th, will feature the " AI Chip Fireside Chat." This discussion, titled "Long-term Opportunity and Synergy for AI," will be moderated by Dr. Tien Wu, CEO, ASE, and will include Dr. Y.J. Mii, Executive Vice President and COO at TSMC; Dr. Jung-Bae Lee, Corporate President/Head of Memory Business, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd; and Mr. Hamidou Dia, Vice President, Generative AI Solution Architecture, Google. A highlight of the forum is the highly anticipated appearance of a speaker from Samsung Electronics, marking their first-ever talk in Taiwan. In addition to presenting Samsung Electronics’ latest technologies at the CEO Summit, he will also join the AI Chip Fireside Chat to have a face-to-face discussion with TSMC. This news has sent shockwaves through the industry, promising an unforgettable and historic moment.
The AI Chip Fireside Chat will cover three critical topics: "Technology, Cross-Industry Collaboration, and Future Industry Dynamics" in the realm of semiconductors and AI. Discussions will include how semiconductors are driving global economic growth through AI; the technical challenges and opportunities in chips, algorithms, memory, software, bandwidth, power consumption, and system integration; and how different industries can accelerate cross-sector collaboration within the semiconductor ecosystem to create new competitive relationships in the face of boundless AI development. These discussions will be key to driving industry applications and unlocking AI's potential.
The "CEO Summit" is set to launch on the opening day of the event, September 4th. It will focus on four key areas: manufacturing, packaging and testing, memory, and chip design. The event will feature nine global leaders from TSMC, ASE Group, Applied Materials, Google, Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, Microsoft, imec, and Marvell. Together, they will delve into how semiconductors are positioned as the driving force behind global technological innovation amidst the AI revolution.
Breaking Boundaries in Semiconductors: Expanding Global Impact with a Focus on Taiwan
SEMICON Taiwan 2024 will gather over 85,000 industry professionals from around the world. As AI continues to gain momentum, reinforcing the semiconductor supply chain to support AI development has become crucial, prompting international giants to increasingly focus on Taiwan. Taiwan is the core of the global semiconductor industry, leading in IC design, software development, semiconductor manufacturing, and hardware-software integration. SEMICON Taiwan has consistently focused on high-value semiconductor technologies, extending into related fields such as memory, software, machinery, and electronics. The themes of recent exhibitions have become increasingly diverse, covering critical areas such as semiconductor manufacturing, packaging and testing, AI, and applications. The four-day forum will feature over 200 global semiconductor industry leaders. As one of the world's premier tech events, this gathering will connect experts across various fields to deeply explore how semiconductors serve as the driving force behind global technological innovation in the era of AI.
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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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