Samsung Electronics has confirmed the schedule for the 'SAFE (Samsung Advanced Foundry Ecosystem) Forum 2026' in South Korea, aimed at strengthening the global semiconductor collaboration ecosystem.
According to Samsung Electronics on May 22, this year's domestic SAFE Forum will take place on July 1 at the multipurpose hall of Samsung's Seocho headquarters. The SAFE Forum is an annual technology event hosted by Samsung's foundry division since 2019, where it shares the latest semiconductor technology trends and collaboration strategies with foundry partners and industry experts.
This year's event is expected to highlight Samsung's advanced technology and stable mass production capabilities in its 4-nanometer (nm) process, reinforcing trust among domestic and international clients while accelerating the expansion of the ecosystem into next-generation fine processes.
Before the event in South Korea, Samsung will kick off the global SAFE Forum in the United States, specifically in San Jose, California, on May 28. This U.S. event will focus on the role of foundries in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Notably, the U.S. forum will showcase the second-generation 2-nm (SF2P) process technology, along with the current mass production yields and process achievements, drawing significant attention from global tech companies. Additionally, plans for the third-generation process (SF2P+), set to begin mass production next year, are expected to be revealed, unveiling a roadmap targeting the AI and high-performance computing (HPC) markets.
The SAFE Forums in both the U.S. and South Korea are anticipated to serve as key platforms for strengthening ties with domestic semiconductor startups and design house partners.
An industry insider stated, "By solidifying the next-generation fine process roadmap and fabless customer support system, we aim to gain an edge in the fine process competition against global rivals and further strengthen our leadership in the foundry ecosystem."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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