After concluding the year 2024 SEMI-CON West July 11 at Moscone Center in San Francisco, SEMIa global industry association connecting more than 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, will produce next year’s show in a new city later this year.
In 2025, for the first time, Phoenix will host SEMICON West, a microelectronics exhibition in North America, from October 7-9, at Phoenix Convention CenterSEMI’s decision to host SEMICON West in Phoenix underscores a strategic shift toward new technological advancements and industry expansion, and the show will alternate between San Francisco and Phoenix when it returns in 2027 and 2029, according to SEMI officials.
We caught up with Sandy Chapin, SEMI’s Director of Exhibitions and Events, to learn more about the shift from Q2 to Q3 and the addition of Phoenix to its rotation model.
How many years has SEMICON West been held in San Francisco?
SEMI, the world’s largest association for the semiconductor manufacturing and design industry, began hosting SEMICON West shortly after its founding, and the event has been a staple in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 50 years. Beginning in 2025, the event will move to Phoenix and begin a five-year annual rotation. It will also move from its traditional July to October dates.
Why now move from July to October?
While the schedule change is largely due to avoiding summer in Phoenix, the overall rotation is primarily driven by the region’s growing semiconductor ecosystem. Greater Phoenix is home to more than 75 semiconductor companies, including prominent SEMI members such as EMD Electronics, Intel, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). The sector employs more than 100,000 people locally, with additional jobs anticipated. Recent investments in chipmaking underscore Phoenix’s role in fostering innovation, aligning with SEMI’s goals and programs to advance the industry as a whole.
Why Phoenix?
We are excited to welcome SEMICON West to Phoenix, Arizona in 2025. The rotation with Phoenix will provide many benefits to our attendees and exhibitors. We can capitalize on the growth of the semiconductor industry in Greater Phoenix, offer a variety of hotel options within walking distance of the Phoenix Convention Center, and showcase the vibrant and thriving downtown experience and unique culture that Phoenix has to offer.
Although the 2024 post-show report is not yet ready, could you share with us some highlights from participants and exhibitors?
The 2018 edition hosted 650 exhibiting companies on a surface area of 110,900 square feet, an increase of 15% compared to the previous year. It also recorded 16,147 registered participants, an increase of 28% compared to the previous year.
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Pass: Held from July 9 to 11, SEMICON West 2024 presented a The SEMI conference, which featured more than 40 sessions and 400 speakers, as well as a sold-out exhibit at the Moscone Center, showcased the more than $300 billion in capital spending plans for the nation’s semiconductor industry announced since the enactment of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, an unprecedented level of investment, according to SEMI officials.
In numbers : Although the 2024 post-show report is not yet available, the 2023 edition of SEMICON West attracted 10,702 total verified visitors, including 6,711 attendees, 3,544 exhibitors and 42 journalists, according to the 2023 post-show report (download a copy of the report here). From 2022 to 2023, SEMICON West increased its attendance by 37% and its booths by 34%.
The big picture: “The path to $1 trillion in annual semiconductor revenue is here and now, as industry expansion hits its stride,” Joe Stockunas, president of SEMI Americas, said in a statement. Press release“Growth in the global chip industry is fueled by the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) and growing demand in other key markets, including computing, communications, mobility, machine learning and medical technologies.”
Context: SEMI, a Milpitas, Calif.-based association that empowers its members to collaborate, innovate and advance the future of electronics, produces nine SEMICON shows in major design and manufacturing centers around the world. In addition to SEMICON West in North America, SEMI hosts shows in China, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
What they say : “Arizona has long been a leader in semiconductors since Motorola established its manufacturing facility in Greater Phoenix in 1949. This paved the way for industry giants like onsemi, NXP, Microchip Technology and many others. With continued growth and major investments from Intel, TSMC, Amkor and ASM, Arizona is recognized globally as an advanced manufacturing hub. Phoenix, with its skilled workforce, strong educational partnerships, business-friendly environment and rich manufacturing history, is the ideal choice for SEMICON West,” according to its website.
About the place: The Phoenix Convention Center features a 312,500-square-foot exhibit hall and a 46,000-square-foot ballroom. The venue includes 99 meeting rooms, 61 loading docks (22 of which are climate-controlled), exhibit halls with pre-marked floors, and 80,000 square feet of outdoor event space.
Looking forward: The dates and locations for SEMICON West have been set through 2030. Here is the schedule:
- 2025 — October 7-9 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona
- 2026 — October 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco
- 2027 — October 12-14 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona
- 2028 — October 10-12 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco
- 2029 — October 9-11 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Arizona
- 2030 – October 29-31 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco
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