SEMICON Japan 2024, the largest gathering of leaders from the microelectronics manufacturing supply chain in Japan, will assemble more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing semiconductor solutions for smart technologies from Dec. 11-13 at Tokyo Big Sight.
The event will feature the inaugural Advanced Design Innovation Summit (ADIS), with exhibitions and presentations focusing on next-generation chip design and verification, current challenges, and the future of the industry. SEMICON Japan 2024 will also feature presentations and executive panels on key industry topics with thought leaders from the semiconductor industry ecosystem, academia, and government. Registration is open.
Due to increased registration, the 2024 exhibition is expanding into the Tokyo Big Sight Conference Tower and halls 1-8 of the East Exhibition Hall.
SEMICON Japan 2024 Featured Speakers
- Akira Amari, Member of the House of Representatives, Japan
- Makiko Eda, Managing Executive Officer, Chief Sustainability Officer, and DEI Officer of Sumitomo Corporation
- Dario Gil, Senior Vice President and Director of IBM Research
- Tetsuro Higashi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rapidus Inc.
- Jim Keller, CEO of Tenstorrent
- Terushi Shimizu, Representative Director, President and CEO of Sony Semiconductor Solutions
- Ho-Young Son, Vice President of Advanced Packaging Development at SK Hynix
Special Exhibits
- The AI Summit & Startup will provide a comprehensive overview of AI – from the big picture, down to the latest technologies.
- SEMICON Stadium will allow attendees to experience AI’s evolution first-hand by interacting with state-of-the-art robots.
- SEMI Technology Pavilions will include a Quantum Computing Pavilion, Power Electronics Pavilion, SEMI Smart Mobility Pavilion, Ministry of the Environment Pavilion, and Disassembly Corner.
- More exhibits and details will be announced.
Additional Conference Highlights
Market and advocacy: Government officials, researchers, analysts, and industry specialists will discuss the latest semiconductor market trends. This includes The Challenges to a $1 Trillion Semiconductor Market opening session, Bulls & Bears session presented by Japan’s top securities analysts, the Semiconductor Materials Forum, and the SEMI Market Forum.
Sustainability: SEMICON Japan 2024 will include a Sustainability Summit keynote session themed Semiconductors Supporting Global Environmental Conservation and World Economic Growth. In addition, the Sustainability Summit will include sessions on PFAS and greenhouse gases, as well as an additional session on combating climate change for Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) member companies.
Events for future industry leaders: As Generation Z breaks into the semiconductor industry, SEMICON Japan 2024 will feature Yoichi Ochiai’s Jyonetsu Lab (Passion Lab), where Ochiai, a media artist, will discuss the future of digitization with students. Additionally, artist, founder, and CEO of Cradle, Sputniko!, will share insights on the active role women play in the semiconductor industry during her presentation, Understand the Importance of DE&I-Equity.
SEMI Global Standards Summit: Innovating Tomorrow: Standards for Future Factories: Advanced packaging, cybersecurity, supply chain, and critical materials need further industry collaboration on standardization. The inaugural SEMI Global Standards Summit aims to identify critical areas and work toward an industry standardization strategy for both a three-year and seven-year timeframe.
Concurrent Events
The Advanced Packaging and Chiplet Summit (APCS) will return to Tokyo Big Sight to assemble top players in semiconductor packaging and board mounting, highlighting the packaging industry’s work to optimize power consumption, reliability, miniaturization, and cost.
FLEX Japan 2024 will create an opportunity for collaboration between product vendors and device and material manufacturers who act as their suppliers. The event will highlight the role of printed electronics for a more sustainable society.
For more details, see the complete seminar schedule or visit the SEMICON Japan 2024 event website.
