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Virtual SEMICON West 2020 Opens with Keynote Speakers, Smart Tech, Workforce Development in Spotlight

MILPITAS, Calif. – July 20, 2020 SEMICON West 2020 opens today in virtual format for the first time with more than 200 industry leaders, visionaries and technology experts gathered for four days of insights into the latest trends, innovations and developments across the microelectronics supply chain. Themed Managing Disruption Though Collaboration, SEMICON West showcases cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and opportunities critical to the next wave of industry growth across areas including advanced manufacturing, packaging, materials, test and silicon photonics. Registration is open.

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With smart technologies transforming businesses and lives around the world, SEMICON West themed pavilions highlight the latest in SMART Mobility, SMART Manufacturing and SMART MedTech while featuring leading-edge electric cars from Pony.ai and AutoX. The all-virtual event also addresses key trends in talent, diversity and inclusion as the microelectronics industry works to build the workforce of the future.

Keynotes by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Applied Materials CEO Gary Dickerson and legendary IBM executive John Kelly III will highlight the vital importance of AI in a sustainable future. Visit the SEMICON West 2020 website for the complete list of keynotes and executive panels and the full agenda of speakers and panel discussions.

Virtual SEMICON West 2020 Gets Real

Virtual SEMICON West 2020 replicates the physical event with an interactive exhibit hall and opportunities to attend presentations, join technical sessions, participate in one-on-one or group meetings and network. Recorded sessions and exhibitor booth content will remain available on demand 24/7 for 60 days after the close of the virtual event. With an all-in pass, registrants will also receive session slides, industry updates and a post-show report.

Platinum Sponsors for SEMICON West are Applied Materials, Deloitte, KLA, Lam Research, TEL and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Other top sponsors include Advantest, ASE Group and Edwards.

Celebrating its 50th year as the flagship event for the semiconductor industry, SEMICON West is organized by SEMI Americas to advance the technology and business of electronics manufacturing. Follow SEMICON West on Twitter at #SEMICONWest and on LinkedIn.

 

About SEMI

SEMI® connects more than 2,400 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA) and the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) are SEMI Technology Communities, defined communities within SEMI focused on specific technologies. Visit www.semi.org to learn more, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on  LinkedIn and  Twitter.

 

Association contact

Scott Stevens, Cardinal Communications for SEMI Americas

Phone: 1.512.288.4050

Email: scottstevens512@gmail.com