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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251007T070000
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URL:https://www.azbio.org/events/2025-semicon-west
SUMMARY:2025 SEMICON WEST - Phoenix Convention Center - 7 Oct 25 07:00
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nOctober 7-9 2025\nPhoenix Convention Center | Phoenix\, A
 rizona\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER\n\nPhoenix is set to become a tech powerho
 use in 2025 with the arrival of SEMICON West\, the premier microelectronic
 s exhibition in North America. The first show\, at the Phoenix Convention 
 Center\, is October 7-9\, 2025\, then it returns in 2027 and 2029. &nbsp\;
 SEMI's decision to host SEMICON West in Phoenix highlights a strategic shi
 ft to further technological advancements and industry expansion.\n\nThe se
 miconductor industry is the backbone of modern innovation\; the arrival of
  SEMICON West in Phoenix will spotlight the city as a major tech hub. Indu
 stry leaders\, startups\, and researchers will converge there\, sparking c
 ollaboration\, knowledge exchange\, workforce development\, and long-term 
 investment.&nbsp\;\n\nArizona has long been a leader in semiconductor adva
 ncement since Motorola established its facility in Greater Phoenix in 1949
 . This paved the way for&nbsp\;industry giants&nbsp\;like&nbsp\;onsemi\,&n
 bsp\;NXP\,&nbsp\;Microchip&nbsp\;Technology\, and many more. With ongoing 
 growth and&nbsp\;major investments from Intel\,&nbsp\;TSMC\,&nbsp\;Amkor\,
  and&nbsp\;ASM\,&nbsp\;Arizona is recognized globally as a hub for advance
 d manufacturing. Phoenix\, with its skilled workforce\, strong educational
  partnerships\, business-friendly environment\, and rich manufacturing his
 tory\, is the perfect choice for SEMICON West.\n\n\n\n\nStronger Together\
 n\n\n\nSEMICON West 2025's tagline\, "Stronger Together—Shaping a Sustai
 nable Future in Talent\, Technology\, and Trade\," underscores the semicon
 ductor industry's commitment to collaboration in addressing key challenges
  and opportunities.\n\n 	TALENT:&nbsp\;The industry is experiencing a tale
 nt shortage\, with a significant number of job openings unfilled. Collabor
 ative efforts are essential to attract\, train\, and retain skilled profes
 sionals to sustain innovation and growth.\n 	TECHNOLOGY:&nbsp\;Rapid advan
 cements in areas like artificial intelligence\, quantum computing\, and na
 notechnology require joint efforts in research\, development\, and standar
 dization to drive progress and maintain competitiveness.\n 	TRADE:&nbsp\;G
 lobal supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions have highlighted 
 the need for resilient and diversified trade networks. Cooperation among i
 ndustry stakeholders is vital to ensure the smooth flow of goods and servi
 ces.\n\nBy emphasizing "Stronger Together\," the tagline reflects the indu
 stry's recognition that a sustainable future depends on unified action acr
 oss these critical areas.\n\n\n\n\nAbout SEMICON West\n\n\n\nSEMICON West 
 brings the incredibly diverse global electronics supply chain together to 
 address the semiconductor ecosystem’s greatest opportunities and challen
 ges through programs highlighting&nbsp\;\n\nMarket Intelligence&nbsp\;|&nb
 sp\;Standards&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;Sustainability&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;Workforce Develop
 ment&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;SEMI University&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;Supply Chain Management&n
 bsp\;| and much more!\n\nCOLLECTIVELY&nbsp\;SEMI member companies provide 
 the equipment\, materials\, software\, devices\, and services that enable 
 technologies to create a smarter world.&nbsp\;\n\nJOINTLY&nbsp\;we align a
 nd aggregate resources\, facilitating the acceleration of innovation for b
 etter business results. “STRONGER TOGETHER”\, forward as one.&nbsp\;\n
 \n&nbsp\;\n\n\n\n\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\;2025 Show Dates &nbsp\;&nbsp\;\n\n\n&nbs
 p\; &nbsp\;Expo Hours&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;\n\n\n&nbsp\;Online Registration
  Dates&nbsp\;\n\n\n\n\nPre-Show Events&nbsp\;\nMonday\, October 6\nShow St
 arts&nbsp\;\nTuesday\, October 7\nShow Concludes\nThursday\, October 9\n\n
 \nTuesday\, October 7&nbsp\;\n10:00am–5:00pm\nWednesday\, October 8&nbsp
 \;\n10:00am–5:00pm&nbsp\;\nThursday\, October 9&nbsp\;\n10:00am–4:00pm
 \n\n\nEarly Bird Rates\nMay 6–June 27\nAdvance Rates\nJune 28–Septembe
 r 25\nStandard Rates\nSeptember 26–October 9\n\n\n\n\n&nbsp\;\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:AZ - Central,Conventions and National Events
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, 100 N 3rd Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 8500
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