Opening Session

The digital society is to bring affluent life for people. This is only possible with semiconductor chips and the chip market is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. What this industry should aim for in this digital revolution? How can we contribute to the affluent life? Please hear the keynote messages of SEMICON Japan 2024.

Program Agenda
^{*Please note that the program may be subject to change.}

10:10 - 10:40

Opening Ceremony

10:40 - 10:55

The "Reiwa Bubble" Won't Burst: Powered by Real Demand

Akira Amari

Former Member of the House of Representatives
Honorary Chairman, Diet Members Caucus for the Promotion of Semiconductor Strategy（, LDP）

 

10:55 - 11:10

The Role of Cutting-Edge Science in Achieving a Sustainable and Inclusive Future 

Makoto Gonokami

President

RIKEN

 

11:10 - 12:05

Opening Panel Discussion "Challenges with Semiconductor Technology for a Sustainable Society"

The semiconductor market is expected to reach $1 trillion to realize a sustainable digital society. In this panel, top executives from Japan's leading foundry, ICT, and automotive electronics companies will discuss the future of the semiconductor industry and science and technology as a whole in Japan.

Panelist

Tetsuro Higashi

Chairman of the Board of Directors 

Rapidus　

Jun Sawada

Executive Chairman 

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT)　

Yoshifumi Kato

Senior Executive Officer

DENSO

 

Moderator

Jim Hamajima

President

SEMI Japan