Semicon West, a well-known semiconductor industry exhibition, recently announced that starting from next year, it will move its long-standing venue from San Francisco to Phoenix, Arizona.
This adjustment also comes with a change in the timing of the event, which will now be held annually in the spring. The 2027 event is scheduled to take place from March 30 to April 1 at the Phoenix Convention Center, while in 2028, it will be held from May 9 to 11, and in 2029, it is set for April 3 to 5.
Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI Americas, stated, “Establishing Phoenix as the long-term venue for our flagship North American event will not only provide attendees with a more stable experience but also take full advantage of the significant benefits of Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor ecosystem.”
The Semicon conference is an international technology exhibition that focuses on the semiconductor industry and is held in multiple countries such as Japan, Taiwan, and India.
Last year, Semicon West made its debut in Phoenix after being held in San Francisco for over 30 years. This year’s exhibition will return to San Francisco, scheduled to take place from October 13 to 15 at the Moscone Center before permanently moving to Phoenix.
Initially, Semicon had planned to alternate between San Francisco and Phoenix for its events, but now has decided to permanently make Phoenix its venue.
In a statement, the exhibition highly praised Phoenix’s semiconductor industry ecosystem, noting that since 2020, the region has attracted over $200 billion in investments and has seen rapid development.
The statement said, “The significant commitments by major chip manufacturers, advanced packaging companies, and other suppliers worldwide are continually enhancing the local industry ecosystem, creating more job opportunities, accelerating talent development, and solidifying Arizona’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and innovation.”
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), one of the world’s leading chip manufacturers, announced in mid-July that, in addition to the previously pledged $16.5 billion investment in Arizona, they will further invest $10 billion. Currently, TSMC has established a large-scale operational presence in the area.
On July 30, the Arizona Commerce Authority stated that when Semicon West was held in Phoenix for the first time last fall, the number of registrations increased by 60% compared to the previous year, marking the highest number of participants in nearly 20 years.