Semicon Southeast Asia 2024 Opens Today With Global Supply Chain Resil

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – 28 May 2024 – Themed Boosting Agility and Resiliency of the Global Electronics Supply Chain, SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 opens today at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur with visionaries and experts gathered for insights into the latest industry developments, trends and innovations and critical areas including sustainability, smart manufacturing, and workforce development. Registration is open for the May 28-30 exhibition and conferences.

With the Southeast Asia semiconductor sector attracting growing worldwide investments as more regions diversify their supply chains, SEMICON Southeast Asia has seen an exponential expansion in attendance. More than 500 companies are exhibiting at over 1,000 booths, doubling participation from last year’s exhibition and conference. The growth confirms the rising importance of Southeast Asia's semiconductor sector and the critical role of SEMICON Southeast Asia in bringing together industry stakeholders to uncover new innovation and growth opportunities.

Accounting for US$200 billion in chip exports, Southeast Asia boasts growing manufacturing capabilities, supporting government policies and a strong pool of skilled workers.

“Southeast Asia is well-positioned to help accelerate the semiconductor industry’s unprecedented growth driven in part by game-changing innovations such as GenAI," - SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha

“With the diversification of supply chains afoot, the region’s skilled workforce, robust infrastructure and rising foreign direct investment are positioning it to become a critical hub in the global chip ecosystem. We’re excited to host key industry stakeholders as they come together at SEMICON Southeast 2024 to drive the sector forward.” - Ajit Manocha, SEMI President and CEO

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 Highlights

Regional pavilions from leading semiconductor regions such as China, Europe, Malaysia, Netherlands, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Southeast Asia
New programmes such as the Regional Human Resource Forum, Tech IDOL Competition, Malaysia Sourcing Pavilion, Chiplet and Heterogeneous Integration Summit, and INVEST@Southeast Asia. Two new roundtable discussions – Forging Forward: Strengthening Malaysia's Position in the Global E&E Value Chain and COLLABORATE@Southeast Asia.
Diverse forums focusing on Market and Industry Trends, Sustainability, Chiplet and Heterogeneous Integration Summit, Advanced Product Testing Forum, and Smart Initiatives such as Smart MedTech, Smart Mobility, and Smart Enterprise
CxO Summit themed Boosting Agility and Resiliency of the Global Electronics Supply Chain in Southeast Asia
Workforce development featuring a career fair and expert presentations
Industry Gala Night for attendees to connect with industry leaders and experts and network to establish new connections
Prestigious Industry Leader Award and Emerging Young Leader Award

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2024 is made possible by strategic partnerships with the Invest Selangor, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

For the full event agenda, please visit the SEMICON Southeast Asia website.

About MITI

MITI is the key driver in making Malaysia the preferred destination for quality investments and enhancing the nation's rising status as a globally competitive trading nation. Its objectives and roles are oriented towards ensuring Malaysia’s rapid economic development and help achieve the country's stated goal of becoming a developed nation.

About MIDA

MIDA is the government’s principal investment promotion and development agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) to oversee and drive investments into the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur Sentral, MIDA has 12 regional and 21 overseas offices. MIDA continues to be the strategic partner to businesses in seizing the opportunities arising from the technology revolution of this era.

About Invest Selangor

Invest Selangor Berhad (ISB) is the state government agency responsible for promoting and facilitating investment in Selangor, Malaysia. With its commitment to providing investors with the ease of doing business, ISB ensures investors have a hassle-free investment journey. The agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including site selection assistance, investment facilitation, and aftercare services. ISB is dedicated to providing investors with a conducive business environment, which includes streamlined procedures, efficient services, and access to industry insights and networks. This commitment to investor ease of mind has made Selangor an attractive investment destination for local and foreign investors. With ISB's support, investors can focus on their business operations and leave the administrative matters to the agency, giving them the peace of mind they need to grow their investments in Selangor.

About MATRADE

The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) was established on March 1, 1993 as the external trade promotion arm of Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). It has 46 overseas network and 5 Malaysia’s regional offices that support its HQ, located at Menara MATRADE, Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuala Lumpur. Its functions are:

To promote, assist and develop Malaysia's external trade with particular emphasis on the export of manufactured and semi-manufactured products and services;
To formulate and implement export marketing strategies and trade promotion activities to promote Malaysia's export;
To undertake commercial intelligence and market research and create a comprehensive database of information for the improvement and development of Malaysia's trade;
To organise training programmes to improve the international marketing skills of Malaysian exporters;
To enhance and protect Malaysia's international trade investment abroad; and
To promote, facilitate and assist in the services areas related to trade.

About SEMI

SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.

Media Contacts

Precious Betache/SEMI Southeast Asia
Phone: +65 - 98178837
Email: pbetache@semi.org

Michael Hall/SEMI US
Phone: 1.408.943.7988
Email: mhall@semi.org

Reshvinder Kaur
Phone: +6017 275 7985
Email: resh.kaur@acendus.com.my