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SEMICON Korea 2026

Feb 11 - 13, 2026 | COEX, Seoul, Korea


Abstract & Biography Deadline

  • SEMI Technology Symposium (STS)
  • MI (Metrology & Inspection) Forum
  • Test Forum
  • Smart Manufacturing Forum      
  • Cybersecurity Forum
2 October, 202531 October, 2025

 

SEMI is soliciting presentations from global technical experts for SEMICON Korea 2026 conference which will be held in conjunction with SEMICON Korea 2026 exhibition. Authors of selected abstracts will have an opportunity to present their technical achievements at SEMICON Korea conference. Individuals are encouraged to submit original presentations related to any of the following categories.   

SEMI Technology Symposium (STS)

▶ Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography including Sources and High NA
▶ Mask Process, Blank, EUV PSM, Pellicle and Infrastructure
▶ Modeling and Simulation (Stochastic, Mask 3D Effect, and others)
▶ Directed Self Assembly and its Application
▶ Alternative Lithography (Nano-Imprint, Non-Optical and others)
▶ Various Multiple Patterning Techniques
▶ Patterning Materials and Processes
▶ EUV Related Materials
▶ OPC and Design Process Technology Co-Optimization for Manufacturability
▶ Advanced Metrology and Edge Placement Error Control Technology
▶ Application of Lithography to Semiconductor IC and Nanotechnology
▶ Patterning for Heterogeneous Integration (Advanced Packaging)

State-of-art Materials & Process Technologies for
▶ Advanced transistors (including FinFET and GAA nanosheet FET)
▶ Stand-alone and embedded memories (including DRAM, 3D NAND, PCRAM, MRAM, and ReRAM)
▶ Analog/mixed-signal, RF, high-voltage, and sensor devices
▶ High mobility channels (including Ge, III-V, oxides, and 2D materials)
▶ Interconnect scaling (including Cu, Co, Ru, Mo interconnects, low-k and airgap)
▶ Atomic layer processing (including deposition, doping, and etching)
▶ Advanced patterning (including multiple patterning, selective deposition, and EUV dry resists)
▶ Chip-level heterogeneous integration (including chiplet and monolithic integration)
▶ Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) (including process optimization, defect detection, and yield improvement)
▶ Stress management in 3D device integration

▶ BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS)/ NVM (Non-Volatile Memory)/ Analog/ MEMS
▶ A.I.-friendly Device Technology
▶ SoC Technology
▶ Advanced CMOS Technology
▶ Advanced Memory Technology
▶ SOI Devices
▶ RF Devices
▶ Nano-scale Devices
▶ Thin Film Devices
▶ Interconnection Technology
▶ Advanced Junction/Doping Technology
▶ Process/Device/Interconnection Modeling
▶ Device/Interconnection Reliability
▶ Device Technology for Mobile/ Automotive Application
▶ Emerging Devices- Phase Transitions, Negative Capacitance, Negative Resistance, Spintronics
▶ Low-dimensional Devices- 2D Materials, Nanowires
▶ Stacking Devices
▶ Metal Oxide Semiconductor
▶ Power Device
▶ Quantum/Low-Temperature Device

▶ EUV Multi Patterning Technologies (DPT, QPT, n(LE) & etc)
▶ New Etching Technology for High A/R and Fine Patterning
▶ Convergence of Plasma Etching Technology with Others
▶ Cryogenic Etch Technologies (WF Temp. Control and Surface Reactions)
▶ High Selective Etch Technique (SAC, Back side Power Delivery Network, etc)
▶ Atomic Layer Etching (ALE) and Low Damage Etching (LDE)
▶ New Etching Technology for GAA Transitors Device
▶ LER(Line Edge Roughtness) Improvement at Ultra Fine Pitch Patterning with EUV
▶ High Speed Etching Technology for Ultra Deep Si or Insulator Patterning
▶ Tool to Tool Matching (TTTM) Technologies for Productivity
▶ Plasma & Process Diagnostics, New Sensors, and Control Methodology
▶ Simulation and Modeling for Plasma Source and Plasma Etching Process
▶ Uniformity Control of Extreme Edge within a WF for < 10nm Patterning
▶ Big Data Driven TTTM and Process Control in a Fab
▶ Fine APC (Automatic Process Control) Technology, and Virtual Monitoring Technology
▶ 3D Etch Technologies for 3D DRAM, VNAND and GAA
▶ New & Novel Material Etch for MRAM, PRAM, ReRAM and etc.
▶ Etch Technology for Low Carbon Emission (GWP)
▶ Etch Technology Enabling Extremely High Selectivity, Aspect Ratio and Minimal Damage for Next Generation Fine-Pitch 3D Structure - Minimal Damage Pulsed Plasma Process for New Materials like 2D Material(ex. MoS2), low k and high k dielectrics

[CMP]
▶ CMP for Hybrid Bonding/ Interposer/ RDL
▶ Advanced CMP Process Control
▶ Advances in CMP Metrology and Equipment
▶ CMP Consumables: Slurry, Pad, Conditioner, and Filter
▶ AI/ Machine Learning in CMP
▶ Challenge for Future CMP & New Technology (Equipment & Materials)
▶ Scratch Reduction/Mechanism
▶ CMP Modeling and Simulation
▶ Alternative CMP Technologies
▶ CMP for New Materials

[Cleaning]
▶ Advanced Wet/Dry Surface Preparation in FEOL/BEOL
▶ Advanced Wet/ Dry Cleaning for 3D Structure and New Materials
▶ Environmentally Benign Cleaning Technology
▶ Particle Removal Technology
▶ Micro-, Nano-contamination Control
▶ Interface Control in Cleaning
▶ Drying & Leaning Free Technology
▶ Yield Enhancement Technology
▶ Post CMP Cleaning

▶ Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging/ Panel Level Packaging
▶ SiP/ FOWLP SiP/ FOPLP SiP
▶ Double Sides BGA (Double-Sided Assembly, Double-Sided Mold)
▶ Warpage Technology (WLFO Warpage, Substrate Warpage, POP Warpage)
▶ Delamination Prevention
▶ Cu Interconnection (Cu Bump, Cu Wire, Cu Clip, etc.) Reliability
▶ Various MEMS/ Sensor Fusion Packaging Technology
▶ Package Level EMI Shielding Technology
▶ 5G Antenna Module Packaging
▶ Packaging/ Design Simulation Technology
▶ Substrate Structure Technology (Embedded PCB, Coreless Thin, RF SiP, Substrate for HPC and etc.)
▶ Substrate Material Technology (Dielectric Material for 5G and etc.)
▶ Packaging Process Automatic Inspection System (AOI, X-ray and etc.)
▶ Heterogeneous Integration Design and Simulation
▶ Heterogeneous Integration IC using 2.5D/3D Packaging Technology
▶ Wafer Bonding (Chip-to-Wafer, Wafer-to-Wafer)
▶ Thermal Engineering at 3D Heterogeneous Integration
▶ Materials and Process Technology for Automotive (Cu Sintering, AIN SiNx Substrate)
▶ SiC-Based Power Device Packaging

MI (Metrology & Inspection) Forum

※ Oral session: Oral presentations must remain non-commercial. If your focus is on commercial merits rather than technical content, we recommend submitting your abstract for the Poster session instead.

▶ Inspection using optical full-field and scanned microscopy and interference microscopy
▶ Measuring application with high-resolution optics, scatterometry, SEM, AFM, and X-ray technology
▶ Inspection application which is SEM-based technologies.
▶ Materials characterization, and elemental analysis
▶ Design-based metrology and inspection
▶ Metrology for design rules and process margins, budgeting, and budget control
▶ Machine learning in metrology and inspection for capability and productivity
▶ Hybrid metrology, including computational or virtual metrology
▶ Parametric electrical testing and other device performance-based metrology
▶ Applications in manufacturing of ICs, cell stacking, wafer bonding, TSV, and 3D integration, displays, thin-film heads, MEMS, MOEMS, bio-arrays, lab-on-the-chip, integrated optoelectronics, and other micro- and nano-systems

※ Poster session: Poster presentations at MI Forum can contain promotional content.

▶ Inspection using optical full-field and scanned microscopy and interference microscopy
▶ Measuring application with high-resolution optics, scatterometry, SEM, AFM, and X-ray technology
▶ Inspection application which is SEM-based technologies.
▶ Materials characterization, and elemental analysis
▶ Design-based metrology and inspection
▶ Metrology for design rules and process margins, budgeting, and budget control
▶ Machine learning in metrology and inspection for capability and productivity
▶ Hybrid metrology, including computational or virtual metrology
▶ Parametric electrical testing and other device performance-based metrology
▶ Applications in manufacturing of ICs, cell stacking, wafer bonding, TSV, and 3D integration, displays, thin-film heads, MEMS, MOEMS, bio-arrays, lab-on-the-chip, integrated optoelectronics, and other micro- and nano-systems

Test Forum

▶ Neuromorphic Semiconductor Structures and Test
▶ High-speed Interface Test Technology
▶ DFT(Design For Test) Technology
▶ ATC(Active Thermal/Temperature Control)
▶ 3D Sensors
▶ MmWave
▶ 5G/WiFi 7, Automotive Radar
▶ 6G Terahertz
▶ ADAS Test
▶ Artificial Intelligence (AI)
▶ Testing AI Chips (Super-Deep Patterns, Scan Networks)
▶ Using AI to Improve Test
▶ Beyond Silicon (GaN, SiC)
▶ Data Management and Data Analytics
▶ Design to Test Innovation
▶ Exascale Data Center Systems
▶ Heterogeneous Packaging, SiP & Chiplets
▶ High-Reliability ICs (Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer)
▶ Impact on Test from On-Shoring IC Manufacturing
▶ Industry 4.0 
▶ Leading Edge Process Nodes
▶ New Market Drivers and Future Trends
▶ On-Die Test Agents (BIST, I-JTAG, Cache Resident Test)
▶ Photonic ICs
▶ Post-Silicon Validation
▶ Power Delivery/Removal
▶ Power Management
▶ Quantum Computing 
▶ Semiconductor Supply Chain Management
▶ Supporting Co-Simulation
▶ System-Level Test
▶ Test Validation Correlation
▶ The Expanding Role of Test (Shift Left...Right..Up/Down)
▶ Working Towards a Standardized Test Language
▶ Memory and HBM Test Solutions
▶ Memory Controller Test
▶ HBM Wafer Test Contact Solutions
▶ IGBT Wafer/ IGBT Module Test

Smart Manufacturing Forum

※ Presentations must remain non-commercial.
▶ AI Use Cases in Semiconductor Manufacturing
▶ AI Algorithm and their applications
▶ AI Platform (Generative AI, IT-level solutions)
▶ Integration with Legacy Fabs
▶ AI Quality and RELIABILITY
▶ AI Contestability
▶ Advanced Packaging Automation

※ Presentations must remain non-commercial.
▶ Data Traceability in Manufacturing Environment
▶ Data Service Platform (OT Data Collection and Management)
▶ Ensuring Data Quality for AI and Automation

※ Presentations must remain non-commercial.
▶ Physical AI
▶ Autonomous Robot and their Role in Smart Fabs

Cybersecurity Forum

▶ Best practices for securing end of support OS and software in manufacturing systems, including vulnerability management and system isolation.

▶ An overview of new regulations impacting semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on security standards, compliance, and industry-specific laws.

▶ Strategies for maintaining robust cybersecurity in production environments, including real-time monitoring and incident response.

▶ Analysis of how cyber-attacks or breaches can disrupt semiconductor manufacturing, with insights on risk mitigation and business continuity.

▶ Exploring the implications of emerging technologies (like 5G, quantum computing) on semiconductor manufacturing security.

▶ Addressing the risks associated with the global semiconductor supply chain.

▶ Analysis of the current cybersecurity threats faced by semiconductor manufacturers, including case studies of successful attacks.

▶ Addressing cybersecurity challenges related to IoT devices and Industry 4.0 automation in semiconductor factories.

Important Dates

  • Abstract & Biography Deadline
  • SEMI Technology Symposium (STS)
  • MI (Metrology & Inspection) Forum
  • Test Forum 
  • Smart Manufacturing Forum      
  • Cybersecurity Forum
2 October, 202531 October, 2025
  • Author Notification: October 31, 2025
  • Presentation Materials Due: January 31, 2026

Prospective authors are requested to submit an abstract of 500 words and a 100 words biography by September 30, 2025, indicating the category for which the abstract is being submitted. Presentations are to be non-commercial in that they will focus on the technical merits rather than on an individual company’s product benefits. Selected speakers will be notified by October 31, 2025.  

Accepted presentations are subject to co-copyright with SEMI, who reserves the right to republish, re-sell and display submitted material in whole or in part.   

 

Contact

  • SEMI Korea
  • Phone: 82.2.531.7830
  • E-mail: [email protected]
  • For more information: www.semiconkorea.org