Smart Manufacturing Forum
AI-based Autonomous Fab
The Smart Manufacturing Forum provides a platform to explore the latest innovations driving the future of semiconductor manufacturing. This year’s program delves into practical approaches and transformative technologies aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and advancing the integration of intelligent manufacturing systems.
Key discussions will cover the role of digital twins and multimodal technologies in optimizing manufacturing processes, as well as AI-driven methodologies for anomaly detection and process improvement. The forum also features insights from adjacent industries, offering fresh perspectives and innovative strategies that can inspire new approaches within the semiconductor sector.
With presentations addressing topics such as real-time data processing, predictive maintenance, and the realization of smarter semiconductor equipment, attendees will gain valuable knowledge to tackle challenges like process limitations and backend assembly optimization. By integrating lessons from various fields, the forum highlights actionable strategies for driving the next wave of smart manufacturing innovation.
- Date: Feb 12(Thu), 2026
- Time: 10:00-17:30
- Room: 327, Conference Room (South), 3F, COEX
- Language: English and Korean (Simultaneous interpretation will NOT be provided.)
- Registration Fee (KRW)
- Early Bird: SEMI Members 198,000 / Non-members 275,000 / Student 132,000
- Onsite: 330,000
Committee
- Charlie Kim (Vamos AI)
- Dong-Woo Ku (Merck)
- Hohyun Kim (SK hynix)
- Hyungsu Kim (Doople)
- Jaeju Choi (SK hynix)
- Jinhyeok Choi (Samsung Electronics)
- Kelvin Lee (Lam Research)
- KyeungTai Kim (Miracom)
- Kyoyoung Lee (SK hynix)
- MinGyu Chung (Linkgenesis)
- Namjin Kim (Global ZEUS)
- Taeseong Kim (SK hynix)
Agenda
[Keynote] Physical AI for Dark Factories: Sim-to-Real Orchestration of Heterogeneous Robot Fleets Using Digital Twin Intelligence
Prof. Young Jae Jang (invited)
[Keynote] Advancing Autonomous Fabs: PM Automation & Standardization Strategy
Youbean Kim (invited)
Proactive Yield Maximization in Photolithography via Human-in-the-Loop AI on an On-Premise Big Data Platform
Jeng-Hun Suh
Manufacturing AI Solutions for Engineering Automation
Ki Chul Yang
A New Horizon Made Possible by AI
Selim Nahas (invited)
Intelligent ALD—Real-Time Prediction, Anomaly Detection, and Recipe Optimization
Jeff Kim
AI-Empowered Digital Twin for Multi-FAB Simulation
Prof. Sang Chul Park (invited)
Run-to-Run Control Automation in CMP Enabled by a Production-Oriented Digital Twin
Seungchoun Choi
Reliable Digital Twins in Manufacturing for Robust and Uncertainty-Aware Prediction of Critical-to-Quality Parameters
Steven Eulig
Gianni Klesse
The Future of Fabs – Human ingenuity meets AI speed and robotic precision
Andrew Yoo (invited)
Industrial Autonomy in the Era of Physical AI: Building the Autonomous Fab Stack
Jonghwan Lee (invited)
*The agenda will be subject to change without notice.
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