Opening Ceremony

We look forward to welcoming you again at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2027!

Day 1 | Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00

MAINStage, Level 3, MITEC

Kicking off Southeast Asia’s most influential semiconductor event — the Opening Ceremony of SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026.

On 5 May 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, industry leaders, global executives, government representatives, and international delegations will gather to mark the official start of three impactful days of innovation, collaboration, and discovery.

The Opening Ceremony sets the stage for what lies ahead:

✨ A showcase of global leadership and regional opportunity

✨ Insights into Southeast Asia’s semiconductor momentum

✨ Key announcements, strategic initiatives, and ecosystem commitments

✨ The beginning of a world-class exhibition and high-value programs across design, manufacturing, sustainability, AI, talent, and more

Join us as we open SEMICON SEA 2026 — where the global tech ecosystem comes together to Connect, Collaborate, Innovate, and Transform Tomorrow.

Agenda

09:50

Guests to be seated

10:00

Arrival of Guest-of-Honour

10:10

Welcome Remarks

Ms. Linda TAN | President, SEMI Southeast Asia

10:15

Opening Remarks

Mr. Ajit MANOCHA | President & CEO, SEMI

10:30

Opening Address

Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani | Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Malaysia

10:45

Launch of SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026

10:55

Plaque Presentation to Guest-of-Honor

11:00

VIP/Media Tour of Exhibition [By Invitation Only]

12:00 -
13:30

VIP Luncheon [By Invitation Only]

14:00 -
17:30

Executive Leadership Summit

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