Sharp will hold “SHARP Tech-Forum” on the theme of semiconductors, an area which has been attracting high interest throughout the industry in recent years.

Semiconductors are fundamental technologies that support social innovation such as next-generation communication technology, AI applications, and advances in robotics. Strategic initiatives are being made globally, and companies and research institutes around the world are actively conducting research and development in its field.

In order to deliver the latest industry trends and future prospects, this forum will invite experts who are active on the front lines of industry, academia and government who will make keynote speeches and also join a talk session. Details to join the event are described below:

■ SHARP Tech-Forum Special site (global)

https://global.sharp/info/notices/techday/forum2308/

■ Outline

Date: August 7, 2023 (Mon.) 16:00~17:15 (section 1) / 17:25~18:30 (section 2)
Venue: (1) Onsite – Tokyo International Forum 7th floor, Hall D7
(2) Online (streaming planned only for section 1)
Entry fee: free of charge

Entry method: Please register from the above website. In case onsite registration exceeds the venue capacity, a drawing will be made. Registration is necessary to join / view the event.

■ Program

＜section 1＞
✔ Speech 1: Dr. Shang-Yi Chiang, Hon Hai Technology Group semiconductor strategy officer / From Integrated Circuits to Integrated Chiplets

✔ Speech 2: Katsuaki Suganuma, Osaka University Professor Emeritus (Director of F3D Collaborative Research Institute, The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University) / Collaboration to open up the next-generation semiconductor packaging technology

✔ Speech 3: Hisashi Kanazashi, Director, IT Industry Division, Commerce and Information Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan / Prospects for Semiconductor Industry Strategies to Win in the Global Era

＜section 2＞
✔ Talk session: User demands in the AI era and direction of LSI technology

✔ Panelists: Dr. Shang-Yi Chiang, Prof. Katsuaki Suganuma, Mr. Hisashi Kanazashi, and others

✔ Facilitator: Mototaka Taneya, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Research and Development Group, Sharp Corporation

●Q&A session is scheduled after the talk session.

・Each program is subject to change.
・Simultaneous interpretation will be made for each section.