SEMI Southeast Asia (SEMI SEA) is the regional chapter of SEMI, the global industry association representing the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain.
Dr Tan See Leng, Minister for Manpower, was the Guest-of-honour.
As a strategic partner to the region’s semiconductor and microelectronics community, SEMI SEA plays a pivotal role in advancing industry collaboration, innovation, and workforce development across Southeast Asia.
Through events, advocacy, and market intelligence, SEMI SEA supports the region’s growth as a vital hub for advanced manufacturing, contributing to global technology advancement and supply chain resilience.
CEO Summit
Emcee Lester also hosted the CEO Summit at Semicon SEA, where top CEOs of global semiconductor companies spoke.
The CEO Summit at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, held on May 20 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, served as a pivotal gathering for global semiconductor leaders.
Under the theme “Stronger Together – Collaborating to Navigate Uncertainties and Fostering Resilience,” the summit addressed pressing industry challenges such as economic volatility, supply chain disruptions, and rapid technological advancements.
Distinguished speakers included Dr. Prabu Raja (Applied Materials), Tim Breen (GlobalFoundries), Dr. Rutger Wijburg (Infineon Technologies), David Goeckeler (Sandisk), and Pierre Barnabé (Soitec), who shared insights on building resilient supply chains, scaling for AI and advanced computing, investing in talent development, and fostering sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing .
This inaugural summit highlighted Southeast Asia’s strategic role in the global semiconductor ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in the region’s emergence as a key global semiconductor hub
CHIPfest @ Semicon
Emcee Lester also hosted CHIPfest @ Semicon.
ChipFest at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025 was a vibrant highlight of the event, held on Wednesday, May 21, at Marquee Singapore.
As a ticketed networking celebration, ChipFest brought together professionals from across the semiconductor ecosystem in a dynamic, social setting.
The evening provided a relaxed atmosphere for attendees to unwind, foster new connections, and celebrate the industry’s achievements amid the high-energy backdrop of Singapore’s premier nightlife venue.
ChipFest exemplified SEMICON SEA’s commitment to blending innovation with community, offering participants a memorable experience that complemented the conference’s focus on collaboration and resilience
Emcee Lester Leo is the emcee for Semicon Southeast Asia.