HKUST and SEMI to Co-Host the 2025 Semiconductor Innovation and Intelligent Application Summit (SIIAS) – Premiering in Hong Kong on December 2
Bringing Together Global Industry Leaders to Accelerate Semiconductor Innovation
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is pleased to partner with SEMI to co-host the inaugural Semiconductor Innovation and Intelligent Application Summit (SIIAS) on December 2, 2025. Supported by the HKSAR Government, this landmark event will be held in Hong Kong for the first time, bringing together global industry leaders, pioneering researchers, and key policymakers to shape the future of semiconductor innovation and drive the industry's strategic development. The SIIAS will further establish Hong Kong as a global innovation hub for microelectronics and advanced manufacturing.
Prof. SUN Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, along with Mr. Lung CHU, Corporate Vice President of SEMI, will address the Summit by offering their distinctive perspectives on semiconductor industry development. The day-long event will also include insightful plenary sessions and industry-focused discussions, featuring key industry leaders from Chinese Mainland, the United States, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Singapore and etc.
The event will also feature an interactive innovation zone showcasing cutting-edge technological achievements from 12 research teams across HKUST and HKUST (Guangzhou). This vibrant exhibition will vividly illustrate how semiconductor technology is propelling global progress. Additionally, a series of specially designed STEM workshops will provide secondary school students with immersive, hands-on experiences to explore the exciting applications of artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology.
Founded in 1970, SEMI is one of the world's largest trade association serving the global semiconductor industry. Connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million industry professionals worldwide, SEMI accelerates collaboration through advocacy, talent development, sustainability initiatives, supply-chain resilience, and a broad portfolio of programs designed to tackle the sector's most pressing challenges. Each year, SEMI hosts major forums and exhibitions around the world, driving industry progress and convening top experts to spur innovation.
For more information of the event, please visit: https://okt.hkust.edu.hk/siias-event
About The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) (https://hkust.edu.hk/) is a world-class university known for its innovative education, research excellence, and impactful knowledge transfer. With a holistic and interdisciplinary pedagogy approach, HKUST was ranked 6th in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, 3rd in the Times Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2024, and 19th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings 2025. Thirteen HKUST subjects were ranked among the world’s top 50 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, with “Data Science and Artificial Intelligence” coming in 17th worldwide and first in Hong Kong. Our graduates are highly competitive, consistently ranking among the world’s top 30 most sought-after employees. In terms of research and entrepreneurship, over 80% of our work was rated “internationally excellent” or “world leading” in the Research Assessment Exercise 2020 of the Hong Kong’s University Grants Committee. As of July 2025, HKUST members have founded over 1,900 active start-ups, including 10 Unicorns and 17 exits (IPO or M&A).
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