Saudi Future of Semiconductors Forum 2025

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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and NEOM’s Education, Research and Innovation (NEOM ERI Foundation), is hosting the fourth edition of the "Future of Semiconductors Forum" on May 4–5, 2025. The event is held with strategic support from the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA), the National Semiconductor Hub, and the IEEE Western Saudi Arabia Section. It brings together a distinguished group of global industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and local and international experts in this vital sector.  

The forum is part of the Kingdom's strategic efforts to become a regional hub for advanced technologies, particularly semiconductors—an industry considered the cornerstone of critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, advanced computing, renewable energy, and digital health. The forum aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by supporting innovation pathways, accelerating economic transformation, and fostering national talent.

H.E. Dr. Munir Eldesouki, President of KACST, affirmed that KACST is leading a strategic transformation based on innovation through its initiatives in training, research, and development, aiming to build an integrated national ecosystem in the field of semiconductors that serves the Kingdom’s needs and enhances its global competitiveness. 

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