Showcasing programme achievements, supplier capabilities and future opportunities across the semiconductor ecosystem.

South Wales is home to one of the UK’s most advanced and fully integrated compound semiconductor supply chains, and this event showcases how investments in supply chain capability are supporting the UK's most strategically important industries.

The event will bring together project recipients, Cardiff Capital Region (CCR), core organisations, suppliers, prospective partners and wider stakeholders from across the semiconductor cluster. The focus will be on sharing the impact of the Supply Chain Development Programme, showcasing new capabilities and exploring future opportunities across the semiconductor ecosystem.

The day will feature:

Programme Overview, Impact & Reflections

Project Showcase Presentations

Capability Showcase & Tabletop Exhibits

Industry Lightning Pitches

Examining The South Wales Semiconductor Supply Chain - Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

Dedicated networking and business development opportunities throughout the day

Location: Compound Semiconductor Community Space (CS²) , Semiconductor Catapult, Imperial Park, Celtic Way, Newport, NP10 8BE

Time and date: 10.00am-16.30pm, Wednesday, 2 December 2026

Why attend?

Gain insight - Hear directly from project recipients about the capabilities developed through the programme and the impact these projects have had on their businesses.

Connect & collaborate – Meet organisations from across the semiconductor ecosystem, exchange insights and explore potential for future collaboration.

Discover future opportunities – Learn about emerging supply chain needs, potential future funding opportunities, and how your business could engage with and support the growing semiconductor ecosystem.

Showcase your business – Take part in the Industry Lightning Pitches session and introduce your organisation's capabilities to semiconductor companies, cluster partners and wider stakeholders. (Limited availability – please indicate interest in your registration).

Who should attend?

Organisations operating within, or seeking to strengthen their engagement with, the compound semiconductor supply chain in South Wales and across the wider UK ecosystem.

Businesses in advanced manufacturing, engineering, chemicals, raw materials, specialist design tools, semiconductor design, fabrication, packaging, testing and system integration.

Investors, policymakers, universities and other organisations supporting semiconductor innovation and growth.

Please note that attendance may be limited to 2 representatives per organisation.

This activity is funded by the Cardiff Capital Region Investment Zone

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