Call for Abstracts is Open
Resources for Expanding Operations in the U.S. at SEMICON West 2026
This session will present resources for the unprecedented semiconductor manufacturing expansion in the U.S. Speakers will address FAB Construction, Logistics & Supply Chain, Workforce and Economic Development. Abstracts must be submitted by: August 15, 2026
General Session Topics
- Building a Skilled Construction Workforce
- Competing Globally While Expanding in the U.S.
- Key Considerations for Expanding Operations in the U.S.
- Streamlining Permitting and Regulatory Approvals
- Sustainability and ESG in Semiconductor Construction
- Why International Construction Practices Don't Always Apply in the U.S.
- Design-Build and Design-Assist Success Stories
Building Faster: Lessons from America's New Fab Construction Boom
- Schedule Compression
- Modular Construction
- Supply Chain Planning
- Risk Management
Utility Infrastructure: Power, Water, and Sustainability
- Potential speakers: Electric utilities, water districts, renewable energy providers, facility engineers
- Power Availability
- Water Sourcing
- Wastewater Treatment
- Microgrids
- Energy Resilience
Advanced Packaging Opportunities: Why Advanced Packaging Is Driving the Next Wave of Investment
- Packaging Clusters
- OSAT Opportunities
- Government Incentives and Support
- Regional Ecosystems
Supply Chain Expansion: Building the Semiconductor Supply Chain in America
- Supplier Location Strategy
- Nearshoring
- Domestic Sourcing
- Inventory Strategies
QUESTIONS?
Krishna Raghunath
Program Manager, Programs & Committees
[email protected]
SPEAKER REQUIREMENTS
If your abstract is accepted and you are invited to present, please complete these requests:
- Speaker agreement
- Headshot and short bio (<500 words)
- PowerPoint slide presentation (16:9 format)
- PDF for distribution to attendees
- Identify a replacement speaker if unable to attend