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SEMI 20 UNDER 40 Salon

Friday, September 4 | 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
September 4
Friday
09:30 – 12:00
Registration: 09:30 – 10:00
TaiNEX 1
5F, Room 500
 
Theme: Every Choice Shapes Your Impact
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Bringing together the 20 UNDER 40 honorees, this salon draws on their real career experiences and cross-disciplinary perspectives to showcase how the next generation is rapidly growing and making an impact in the semiconductor industry. From career choices and skill development to pivotal turning points, the session aims to help young professionals understand what it takes to stand out in the industry and build a clear vision for their future.
 
Panel discussion topics and format
Five 20 Under 40 honorees share their career journeys, the choices they made, and the industry insight they've gained.
 
Opening remarks
Share one pivotal decision that changed your career.
Track 1 · Joining the industry
If you could start over, would you make the same choice?
Track 2 · Life on the ground
As AI reshapes the industry, how do you keep creating value?
Track 3 · Building influence
Great work isn't always visible—how do you make people remember you?
SEMI 20 UNDER 40 Salon Speakers
Ella Shih
Director, Operations Division V, ChipMOS Technologies Inc.
Speaker
James Lee
Senior Manager, New Product Development, Entegris
Speaker
Dr. Su Jian-Wei
Manager, Electronic and Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, ITRI
Speaker
Dr. Chen Hung Shan
General Manager, Yuan Chi Technology Co., Ltd.
Speaker
Joanne Ao
Data Science Manager, Smart Manufacturing and AI (SMAI), Micron Taiwan
Speaker
 
Organizer
SEMI
Agenda
TimeTopic
09:30 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:05
Guest remarks
Shari Liss, VP, Global Workforce Development & Initiatives, SEMI
10:05 – 10:10
Welcome remarks
Jo-ann Su, Vice President, Business Development and Outreach of Taiwan, SEMI
10:10 – 10:25
SEMI Campus Ambassador recognition ceremony
Presentation of service certificates to 10 Campus Ambassadors, followed by a group photo
10:25 – 11:45
SEMI 20 UNDER 40 Salon – Choices Shape Impact
Five 20 UNDER 40 honorees share their career journeys, pivotal choices, and industry insight. (Conducted in Mandarin)
11:45 – 12:00
Audience Q&A
09:30 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:05
Guest remarks
Shari Liss, VP, Global Workforce Development & Initiatives, SEMI
10:05 – 10:10
Welcome remarks
Jo-ann Su, Vice President, Business Development and Outreach of Taiwan, SEMI
10:10 – 10:25
SEMI Campus Ambassador recognition ceremony
Presentation of service certificates to 10 Campus Ambassadors, followed by a group photo
10:25 – 11:45
SEMI 20 UNDER 40 Salon – Choices Shape Impact
Five 20 UNDER 40 honorees share their career journeys, pivotal choices, and industry insight. (Conducted in Mandarin)
11:45 – 12:00
Audience Q&A
 
* The organizer reserves the right to adjust or change the agenda. The final agenda is subject to on-site arrangements.
Registration information
This event is free to attend, and everyone is welcome to register. Registered participants will receive event updates and pre-event information in advance. As seating is limited, registration does not guarantee a reserved seat. Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis according to on-site registration and queue order. We recommend arriving early during the registration period to secure entry. The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event, admission arrangements, and final interpretation.