27-28 October 2025
シンガポール
07:50 – 08:35
Registration and Badge Collection
08:40 – 09:00
歓迎スピーチ
サラ・ナスリ
International Semiconductor Industry Group (I.S.I.G.)
Salah Nasri leads the International Semiconductor Industry Group, founded in 2010, it is a global leading semiconductor association known for its flagship platforms (The International Semiconductor Executive Summits), uniting top executives, government officials, researchers, and investors from around the globe to address challenges and opportunities in chip manufacturing and technology innovation. He guides the association in shaping crucial industry dialogues—ranging from trade regulations to cutting-edge chip design—and fosters collaborations that drive the future of the semiconductor sector. Salah studied International Relations and Economics at Oxford University, Loughborough University and in 2024 graduated from the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program.
会社概要
Established in 2010, the International Semiconductor Industry Group (ISIG) is a prestigious and trusted global platform, known for fostering collaboration and driving innovation across the semiconductor industry. With a strong foundation through its International Semiconductor Executive Summits (I.S.E.S.), ISIG orchestrates influential regional summits across the U.S., Middle East, Europe and Asia, fully endorsed by local governments and leading companies throughout the semiconductor supply chain.
At ISIG, we are more than just event organizers—we serve as a catalyst for shaping the future of the semiconductor industry. Through high-level executive recruitment, expert consultation, and strategic investor engagement, ISIG empowers global collaboration, helping industry leaders connect, collaborate, and innovate. Our vision is to create a trusted network that transcends borders and disciplines, uniting government officials, academic experts, and investors to tackle the most pressing challenges and seize the greatest opportunities in the semiconductor ecosystem.
Together, we ensure the semiconductor industry remains at the forefront of technological advancement and economic growth, shaping a sustainable future for the global market.
須原忠浩
TSSC
Education:
・Bachelor, Economics, Doshisha University, Japan, 1983
Experience:
・TSSC, CEO, 2023/5~
・JSR Corporation, Managing Officer, 2019~2023
・Screen Semiconductor Solutions , CEO, 2014~2019
・Dainippon Screen Manufacturing , 1983~2014
会社概要
TSSC is a consulting company to support Semiconductor and Semiconductor Supply Chain for enabling continuous Semiconductor industry’s growth.
09:00 – 09:20
開会の挨拶
Tomoshige Nambu
経済産業省(METI)
Mr. Tomoshige NAMBU has served as the Director for IT Industry Division at the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) in Japan since July 2025. He leads METI’s AI and semiconductor strategy.
Prior to his current position, he spent 3.5 years in NYC and Washington D.C. from December 2021 to June 2025, serving as Special Advisor for METI at the New York Office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). He was a senior METI representative in the US, covering trade and economic security policies.
During a more than 20-year career at METI, Mr. Nambu has held responsibilities across a diverse range of public policy areas. He was involved in the formulation of Japan’s economic policy in 2018-2021 as the Director for Macroeconomic Policy at METI. He also assumed the duty of Cabinet Counselor, drafting policy proposals on economic growth strategy under the direction of the Prime Minister’s office.
He was stationed in Washington D.C. as the Trade Attaché at the Embassy of Japan in the U.S. from 2012 to 2015 and worked on several bilateral trade issues such as TPP and energy exports from the U.S.
He joined METI in 2002 after receiving a Bachelor of Law from the University of Tokyo. He also holds an L.L.M from Harvard Law School. He served as the Asia Program Fellow at the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia in Harvard Kennedy School in 2009-2010. He currently lives in Tokyo with his wife.
会社概要
METI has been transforming itself to respond to the needs of the times.
METI has a history of responding to the changing needs of society. Therefore, its history is the history of Japan’s progress.
In 1949, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry was reorganized and the Ministry of International Trade and Industry was established. Its internal subdivisions consisted of eight bureaus: Minister’s Secretariat, Trade Bureau, Trade Promotion Bureau, Enterprise Trade Bureau, Textile Trade Bureau, General Merchandise Trade Bureau, Machinery Trade Bureau, Chemical Trade Bureau, and Iron and Steel Trade Bureau.
In addition, four agencies, the Resources Agency, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, Industrial Technology Agency, and Patent Office; eight regional trade and industry bureaus; and four regional coal bureaus were established as external subdivisions.
09:20 – 09:40
基調講演
Imaging & sensing technologies to create emotion
Will introduce the latest initiatives of process and device technologies that enhance Sony’s image sensors to create “Emotion.”
清水 照士 氏
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation
In April 1980, he joined Sony Corporation (renamed Sony Group Corporation in April 2021), where he served as an engineer in the semiconductor business.
From 1991, he moved to the U.S. to be engaged in planning and control of semiconductor business at Sony Electronics’ Fab.
After returning to Japan, from 1999, he was assigned to Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. as the General Manager of the planning and control department, where he was responsible for the start-up of semiconductors for PlayStation.
In 2016, he was appointed Representative Director and President of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.
From 2020 to March 31, 2025, he was Representative Director, President and CEO of the company.
From 2021 to March 31, 2025, he was Senior EVP, Officer in charge of Imaging & Sensing Solutions Business, Sony Group Corporation.
He was appointed to Director and Chairman of Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation as of April 1, 2025.
会社概要
Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and the global leader in image sensors. We strive to provide advanced imaging technologies that bring greater convenience and joy to people’s lives. In addition, we also work to develop and bring to market new kinds of sensing technologies with the aim of offering various solutions that will take the visual and recognition capabilities of both human and machines to greater heights.
09:40 – 10:00
基調講演
森本 典繁 氏
日本アイ・ビー・エム株式会社
Norishige Morimoto is Vice President and CTO of IBM Japan, and a Board Member since 2024. He joined IBM in 1987 as a hardware engineer and earned his Master’s in EE&CS from MIT in 1995. He has held global leadership roles including Director of IBM Research-Tokyo, CTO of IBM Asia Pacific, and VP of R&D Japan. He formerly chaired the Information Processing Society of Japan and served on boards of Temple University Japan and SMBC Group. He advises METI’s semiconductor strategy panel and is a member of JAOTEX, promoting innovation and leadership in Japan’s tech ecosystem.
会社概要
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients.
Visit www.ibm.com for more information.
10:05 – 11:05
コミュニケーションワーキング・ビジネスミーティング1・2
11:10 – 11:30
基調講演
ディーパク・クルカルニ
AMD
Deepak Kulkarni is a Fellow, Advanced Packaging at AMD. Deepak has over 15 years of experience in packaging technology development. Over the years, he has held several leadership positions driving substrate technology development and yield improvement. Prior to joining AMD, Deepak was Senior Director of packaging yield at Intel Corporation. He holds 17 patents and nineteen publications on various aspects of packaging such as 2.5D/3D architectures, DFM/DFY and AI techniques applied to yield management. His contributions to the semiconductor industry have been recognized by an Intel Achievement Award, Next 5% award (AMD) and best paper award (ITHERM). Deepak holds a PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a major in mechanical engineering and a minor in computational science.
会社概要
For 50 years, AMD has driven in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to improve how they live, work and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information about how AMD is enabling today and inspiring tomorrow, visit AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) on their website, blog, Facebook and Twitter pages.
11:30 – 11:50
基調講演
Kazunari Ishimaru, Ph.D.
Rapidus Corporation
Dr. Kazunari Ishimaru, IEEE Fellow, is CTO and Senior Managing Executive Officer at Rapidus - ラピダス株式会社 技術本部長 折井靖光 氏 Corporation. He began his career at Toshiba in 1988, contributing to SRAM and logic development. As VP of R&D at Toshiba America Electronic Components, he led 32nm–20nm CMOS projects with IBM. Returning to Japan, he oversaw logic manufacturing at Toshiba Oita and emerging memory R&D at Kioxia Yokkaichi, later becoming Director of the Institute of Memory Technology R&D. He joined Rapidus - ラピダス株式会社 技術本部長 折井靖光 氏 in 2023 and became CTO in 2025, driving Japan’s advanced semiconductor initiatives, including 2nm logic and the RUMS model for integrated manufacturing innovation.
会社概要
Rapidus will contribute to the fulfillment, prosperity, and well-being of people’s lives through semiconductors. We promote fab management with world-class R&D and manufacturing capabilities, collaborate with universities and research institutions to foster talents vital for semiconductor field, and further innovate toward a truly green society. Based on this corporate philosophy, we will establish new business schemes in cooperation with companies worldwide, develop and provide the world’s best cycle time reduction services, and promote creation of new industries together with our customers.
11:55 – 13:25
昼食
13:30 – 13:50
Lode Lauwers
Imec 大学際微細電子工学中央研究団)
Lode Lauwers is Senior Vice President Business Development and Strategy in IMEC, the nanoelectronics R&D Center in Leuven, Belgium. His current focus is to architect new global R&D collaborations and related business models, in line with semiconductor technology initiatives in various continents currently in conception. In that role he also guides imec’s Corporate Business Development strategies in nanoelectronics. Since he joined IMEC in 2005, he had various leading roles in IMEC’s technology business development and partner relation management. He has been driving over 2 decades the build-out, growth and business foundations of imec’s flagship core program with leading IC manufacturers, foundries, equipment and material suppliers and design and system houses. Earlier, he has been general manager of an ASIC design house, part of a US-based ASSP provider for the telecom industry, and scientific advisor for government funding in local and European cooperative networks in micro-electronics and telecommunications. He has a PhD in Electrical Engineering from KU Leuven.
会社概要
Imec is a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Imec leverages its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and its team of more than 5,500 employees and top researchers, for R&D in advanced semiconductor and system scaling, silicon photonics, artificial intelligence, beyond 5G communications and sensing technologies, and in application domains such as health and life sciences, mobility, industry 4.0, agrofood, smart cities, sustainable energy, education, … Imec unites world-industry leaders across the semiconductor value chain, Flanders-based and international tech, pharma, medical and ICT companies, start-ups, and academia and knowledge centers. Imec is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium), and has research sites across Belgium, in the Netherlands and the USA, and representation in 3 continents. In 2021, imec’s revenue (P&L) totaled 732 million euro.
Further information on imec can be found at www.imec-int.com.
13:50 – 14:10
Shigeru Shirateke 氏
Corporate Vice President DRAM Process Integration and Device Technology
Micron Technology Inc. / Kioxia
14:10 – 14:30
基調講演
予約済:株式会社サムスン日本研究所
14:30 – 14:50
小倉 崇浩 氏
株式会社Preferred Networks
Takahiro Ogura is a seasoned leader in high-performance computing with over 20 years of experience. He currently heads the AI Computing Division at Preferred Networks (PFN), overseeing the company’s critical computing infrastructure technologies including the MN-Core™ series of AI semiconductors and in-house supercomputers. Prior to joining PFN, he served as the after-sales service manager for domestic high-performance computing clients at Fujitsu, where he began his career as a systems engineer working on supercomputer systems projects. A notable career highlight was his instrumental role in the design and development of the Fugaku (Post-K) supercomputer at Japan’s national research and development agency RIKEN. Ogura received a Master’s degree from Tsukuba University’s Systems and Engineering program in 2005.
会社概要
Preferred Networks (PFN) is a leading Japanese AI technology company known for its vertically integrated development of cutting-edge technologies—from custom AI chips, generative AI foundation models to real-world AI solutions and products. PFN plays a key role in advancing Japan’s AI sovereignty and has earned a strong domestic reputation. PFN’s AI solutions span across diverse industries including manufacturing, materials, energy, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance, retail, and entertainment. The company is currently developing a novel AI inference chip, leveraging its highly energy-efficient MN-Core™ logic and a new memory technology, with a release targeted for early 2027.
Company Products & Services
Preferred Networks (PFN) develops cutting-edge technologies across the AI value chain from semiconductors, supercomputers, generative AI foundation models to AI solutions and products:
MN-Core™ — a series of highly energy-efficient AI chips, which made a debut topping the Green500 list of the world’s most energy-efficient supercomputers three times in 2020/21. PFN is currently developing a new line of MN-Core chips focused on AI inference, set for release in early 2027.
Preferred Computing Platform™ (PFCP™︎) — a cloud-based service that provides users with access to the computing power of MN-Core 2. PFN has also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation and IIJ aiming to launch an MN-Core™-based IaaS commercial service in 2026.
PLaMo™ — a series of Large Language Models developed fully from scratch by PFN, delivering top-tier performance in Japanese-language capabilities. These models power a wide range of AI applications in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and the public sector.
Matlantis™ — a cloud-based, high-speed universal atomistic simulator. Powered by a machine learning interatomic potential (MLIP), Matlantis significantly accelerates the simulation workflow in new materials discovery across industries such as semiconductor, automotive, and energy, by bypassing traditional heavy electronic state calculations.
14:55 – 15:55
ネットワーキング・ビジネスミーティング3・4
16:00 – 16:20
Hidenori Abe
Resonac Holding Corporation
Hidenori Abe is CTO for semiconductor materials and Executive Director of Electronics Business Headquarters at Resonac. He leads R&D and strategy for electronic materials in semiconductors, substrates, and displays. Previously, Mr. Abe served as the head of the Electronics R&D Center and Packaging Solution Center, where he contributed to advanced packaging development through open innovation. Notably, in 2021, he directed the launch of JOINT2, a consortium targeting 2.xD and 3D packaging technologies. He received a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, and a master’s degree in the Executive MBA program from the University of Oxford, UK.
会社概要
Resonac defines its purpose as “Change society through the power of chemistry.” Resonac aims to be a world-class functional chemical manufacturer, creating functions necessary for the times, supporting technological innovation, and contributing to the sustainable development of our customers. Resonac is Global Leading semiconductor materials supplier. In order to achieve technological innovation for solving various social issues, it is essential for us to make wide-ranging co-creative efforts with partners, and Resonac is open to collaboration including 1on1 co-development with any partner.
We have opened a Packaging Solution Center and are actively engaged in next-generation semiconductor co-creation activities through JOINT2 with many partner companies. Furthermore, starting this year, we will also seek co-creation opportunities in the United States by launching US-JOINT.
16:20 – 16:30
Nelson Fan
ASMPT Semiconductor Solutions
会社概要
ASMPT Limited, founded in 1975, is headquartered in Singapore and is listed in Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1989.
ASMPT is the only company in the world that offers high-quality equipment for all major steps in the electronics manufacturing process – from carrier for chip interconnection to chip assembly and packaging to SMT. No other supplier offers a comparable range and depth of process expertise.
Semiconductor Solutions Segment Business of ASMPT offers a diverse product range from bonding to molding and trim & form to the integration of these activities into complete in-line systems for the microelectronics, semiconductor, camera modules, advanced packaging, photonics, and optoelectronics industries.
The group has successfully established itself as the leading player in the back-end assembly and packaging market with its innovative solutions and constant focus on customer value creation.
16:30 – 16:40
Lam Research ラムリサーチ合同会社
会社概要
Lam Research Corporation is a trusted global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Our strong values-based culture fuels our progress, and it’s through collaboration, precision, and delivery that we are driving semiconductor breakthroughs that define the next generation. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, California, with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com
Company Products & Services
We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a commitment to customer success to advance the global semiconductor industry. Our broad portfolio of market-leading deposition, etch, strip, and wafer cleaning solutions helps customers achieve success on the wafer by enabling device features that are 1,000 times smaller than a grain of sand—it’s why nearly every chip today is built with Lam technology.
16:40 – 16:50
古屋 明彦 氏
TOPPAN株式会社
Graduated From Nagasaki University Master’s Degree
(Appointed Dates)
April 1993 Joined Toppan Printing Co.,Ltd., Electronics Division
April 1996 TOPPAN Kumamoto Technical Research Institute.
April 2002 TOPPAN (Corporate) Technical Research Institute
April 2010 General Manager, FC-BGA Engineering Department, Toyama Plant
April 2014 General Manager, FC-BGA Engineering Department, Niigata Plant
April 2018 Head of Technical Development Headquarters Ⅱ, Electronics Division
April 2022 Head of Semiconductor Business, Electronics Division
April 2023 Executive Officer, Head of Semiconductor Business, Electronics Division
October 2023 TOPPAN Inc. Executive Officer, Head of Semiconductor Business, Electronics Division
April 2025 TOPPAN Inc. Executive Officer, Head of Semiconductor Subdivision, Electronics Division
会社概要
TOPPAN Inc. has grown beyond its traditional printing business and now offers a broad range of products and services with printing technologies at their core in the Information & Communication, Living & Industry, and Electronics segments.
Company Products & Services
Turning printing technologies into leading edge electronics products
Semiconductor-Related(FC-BGA Substrates, Color Filter Arrays, Etched Products, Photomasks/Nanoimprint Molds, LSI Design/LSI Turnkey Service)
Display-Related(Color Filters, TFT LCDs, Surface Treatment Films, Light Control Film)
16:50 – 17:10
Dimitrios Damianos Ph.D.
Yole Group
Dimitrios Damianos is a Senior Manager for Consulting Services at Yole Group.
With over 10 years of experience in the fields of nanotechnology, semiconductors, market research and strategy consulting, Dimitrios provides strategic insights and tailored solutions/consulting projects to clients across the whole semiconductor value chain and emerging technologies.
He has successfully managed and authored multiple off-the-shelf market reports, as well as custom projects, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, marketing/go-to-market studies, technology assessments, strategy, Due Diligence and tech M&A for clients ranging from startups and R&D institutes to Fortune 500 companies and governments.
Dimitrios is responsible for commercial relationships with clients, managing internal and external resources, ensuring timely and efficient execution, and delivering comprehensive and actionable reports, as well as presentations for clients or at international conferences & exhibitions.
Dimitrios holds a BSc in Physics and MSc in Photonics, as well as a PhD in optics & microelectronics.
会社概要
Yole Group is a leading international market research and strategy consulting firm, delivering in-depth analyses across market trends, technology developments, teardowns, and reverse costing. Leveraging deep semiconductor expertise, its team of analysts also provides custom consulting services, offering strategic, technical, and market insights tailored to address specific business challenges and opportunities.
17:10 – 17:30
南川 明 氏
OMDIA
南川 明 氏
Born on 6 Dec, 1958
Informa Intelligence LLC
Senior Consulting Director
From Aug ,2019. Senior Consulting Director, Informa Intelligence LLC, UK
Nov, 2010. Consulting Director, IHS Global Inc. U.S.A
Jul, 2004. President and CEO of Data Garage Inc.
From Apr, 2003 to Feb 2004, Technology Head & Senior Analyst, Research Department, Credit Lyonnais Securities Co., Ltd.
From Jun, 2000 to Apr 2003, Director & Senior Analyst, Research Dep,
WestLB Securities Company
From Jan 1996 to May 2005, Director, IDC Japan, Inc.
From Mat 1990, to Dec 2005, Senior Analyst, Dataquest Semiconductor Industry Analysis Department, Gartner Japan, Inc.
From Apr 1982, to May 1990, HongKong Motorola Marketing specialist, Motorola Inc.
He has served as a core analyst for the Global Electronics and Semiconductor Mid- to Long-Term Outlook Committee at JEITA for 20 years. We have strengthened our research and consulting activities in Asia, including regularly delivering presentations at semiconductor symposiums hosted by Taiwan. He is a member of the Japan Patent Office’s technical review committee for automotive patents and semiconductor-related patent review committee. Member of the Research Evaluation Committee for NEDO’s “Development of FeRAM Manufacturing Technology” project. He is also an evaluation committee member for the “Post-5G Information and Communications System Infrastructure Strengthening Research and Development Project” and the “Technology Development Project for Strengthening the Manufacturing Infrastructure for Energy-Saving Electronics.” He is also an advisor to the Tokyo Institute of Technology’s Open Innovation Organization.
Lecture activities & writing activities
He regularly lectures at seminars hosted by JEITA, Electronic Devices News, SEMI Japan, NEDIA, SEAJ, and others. He also actively engages in public relations activities, including writing articles for media outlets and appearing on TV.
会社概要
Omdia is a leading research and advisory group focused on the technology industry. With clients operating in over 120 countries, Omdia provides market-critical data, analysis, advice, and custom consulting. Information Classification: General Omdia was formed in 2020 following the merger of IHS Markit, Tractica, Ovum and Heavy Reading. Sitting at the heart of the Informa Tech portfolio, Omdia reaches over four million technology decision makers, influencers and practitioners that form part of the wider Informa Tech community and has specialist research practices focusing on Enterprise IT, AI, Internet of Things, Communications Service Providers, Cybersecurity, Components & Devices, Media & Entertainment and Government & Manufacturing.
17:30 – 17:50
ディナー チェックイン
18:00 – 21:00
ガラ・ディナー
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