SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026 runs 3–4 December 2026 at Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing semiconductor manufacturers, design houses, equipment suppliers and policymakers together for two days.
The exhibition is free to visit, while paid conference passes cover two days of talks on Vietnam's chip ambitions.
It is organised by SEMI Southeast Asia under the theme Beyond Ambition: Shaping Viet Nam's Semiconductor Future.
TL;DR
13–4 December 2026: two days at Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City.
2Exhibition Pass is complimentary; conference passes start at VND 1,100,000 for SEMI members before 6 November 2026.
3The 2025 edition in Hanoi drew around 5,000 delegates and featured 200 booths.
4Organised by SEMI Southeast Asia; Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance hosted the 2025 edition.
Visit SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026 to meet the equipment, materials and packaging suppliers behind Vietnam’s chip build-out in two focused days. The free Exhibition Pass gives access to the show floor, while the paid conference adds policy dialogue, technical sessions and an Industry Networking Night on 3 December. Buyers can compare local contract manufacturers, design houses and regional distributors without travelling across several markets.
Why exhibit
Exhibit at SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026 to reach Vietnamese chip designers, packaging and test plants, electronics manufacturers and the government bodies shaping semiconductor policy. The 2025 edition drew around 5,000 delegates and 200 booths, and the 2026 move to Ho Chi Minh City puts exhibitors closer to the country’s largest electronics cluster. A two-day format keeps stand costs and team time contained while leaving room for conference and networking access.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Semiconductor equipment, materials and software buyers from Vietnamese fabs, packaging and test plants
IC design engineers and engineering managers scouting EDA, IP and foundry partners
Procurement and supply-chain leaders from electronics and EMS manufacturers
Policy, university and investment professionals tracking Vietnam’s semiconductor strategy
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Wafer-fab equipment, metrology and cleanroom suppliers
Advanced packaging, test and assembly service providers
EDA, IP, design-service and embedded software companies
Materials, gases, chemicals and supply-chain logistics providers
Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center, 5th Floor, No. 10 Mai Chi Tho Street, Sala Urban Area, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Entrances & gates
Thiskyhall Sala main lobby, Level 5
Level 5 exhibition and conference floor
Take the lobby lift to Level 5 for registration, badge collection and the exhibition hall.
Facilities
Food options
Level 5 convention refreshments
On-site dining
Parking: Use the Sala Urban Area car park and allow 10–15 minutes to walk to the Level 5 convention floor; confirm the exhibitor parking allocation with the organiser before delivery day.
Gate: Enter through the Thiskyhall Sala main lobby and take the lift to Level 5 for registration and the exhibition hall.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Free registration
Exhibition Pass (2 days)
Complimentary; exhibition access only.
Conference Pass – SEMI member, early bird
Booked by 6 November 2026; subject to 8% VAT.
₫1,100,000
Conference Pass – non-member, early bird
Booked by 6 November 2026; subject to 8% VAT.
₫1,600,000
Conference Pass – SEMI member, published
From 7 November 2026; subject to 8% VAT.
₫1,300,000
Conference Pass – non-member, published
From 7 November 2026; subject to 8% VAT.
₫1,900,000
Conference + Networking Pass – SEMI member, early bird
Booked by 6 November 2026; includes Industry Networking Night.
₫3,200,000
Conference + Networking Pass – non-member, early bird
Booked by 6 November 2026; includes Industry Networking Night.
₫4,800,000
Conference + Networking Pass – non-member, published
Collect badges at the registration desk in the Thiskyhall Foyer, Level 5; bring a passport or photo ID and your confirmation email. Allow extra time on the first morning.
Ticket notes
The Exhibition Pass is free; conference and networking passes are paid and rates are subject to 8% VAT. Early-bird pricing ends 6 November 2026. No refunds for cancellation or non-attendance.
Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced PackagingIC Design, EDA and AI ChipsPolicy, Talent and Supply-Chain Localisation
Government supporters
Ministry of Finance of Vietnam(MOF)
Host of the 2025 edition and government policy partner · Vietnam
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
Last edition
2025
Completed
Visitors: 5,000
This edition
2026
Forecast — not final
Visitors: 6,000
Exhibitors: 120
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
SemiExpo Vietnam 2025 was held in Hanoi on 7–8 November under the theme “Powering Vietnam’s Semiconductor Ambition.” The Ministry of Finance hosted the event, which drew around 5,000 delegates and 200 booths from companies including Lam Research, Coherent, Amkor, GlobalFoundries, Micron, Tokyo Electron, KLA, STMicroelectronics and Siemens. The programme combined an innovation and career hub, a high-level policy dialogue and technical workshops on talent and supply-chain connectivity.
New this edition
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Move to Ho Chi Minh City
The 2026 edition shifts from Hanoi to the Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center in Thu Duc City, placing the show inside Vietnam’s largest electronics and semiconductor manufacturing cluster.
A paid networking evening on 3 December is bundled into the Conference + Networking Pass, with separate conference-only and exhibition-only passes alongside it.
The 2026 move to Ho Chi Minh City matters because the buyer base is concentrated in the south: packaging and test plants, electronics assembly and design teams are within an hour of the venue. A free exhibition pass lowers the barrier for engineering teams, while the paid conference keeps the policy and technical audience separate. For suppliers, the show offers a compact two-day route into Vietnam’s chip supply chain rather than a broad consumer electronics audience.
Audience quality
High-value decision-makers
Expect a technical and procurement-led audience: process, packaging and test engineers, design managers, equipment buyers and government-linked innovation bodies. The 2025 edition’s roughly 5,000 delegates and 200 booths suggest meaningful reach for Vietnam’s size, but the audience is narrower than a general electronics fair. Exhibitors should staff application engineers and Vietnamese-speaking commercial leads rather than rely on a single salesperson.
Exhibitor outcomes
Real business growth
ROI will depend on lead qualification rather than raw footfall. A 9 sqm shell stand costs an estimated USD 3,400–4,300, so a team needs a handful of qualified plant or design leads to justify the trip once travel and hotels are added. Best-fit exhibitors are those with a Vietnam partner or a clear post-show service plan; the show is less suited to suppliers still testing whether Southeast Asia is a market.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Southeast Asia
Why it matters
Vietnam has built a semiconductor position from packaging, test and electronics assembly, and is now pushing into IC design, advanced packaging and materials. The country has more than 50 IC design companies, around 7,000 engineers and over 10,000 technicians in packaging, testing and device manufacturing, according to the 2025 edition reporting. SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026 puts global equipment and materials suppliers in front of that base while the government’s 2030 workforce and 2040 industry strategy drives public investment. For buyers, it is a two-day way to compare regional suppliers without visiting several countries.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Backend capacity keeps expanding
Packaging, assembly and test plants in Vietnam are adding capacity as global chipmakers diversify away from single-country supply chains. That creates demand for test handlers, inspection, materials and cleanroom services.
What it changes: Exhibitors selling back-end equipment or consumables can meet plant engineers and procurement teams in one place.
Vietnam has more than 50 IC design companies and around 7,000 engineers, but the government wants a much larger workforce by 2030. Universities, training providers and EDA vendors are competing to supply that pipeline.
What it changes: Design-tool and training providers can use the show to reach both companies and policy-backed talent programmes.
A National Steering Committee on Semiconductor Industry Development and a strategy through 2040 sit behind Vietnam’s investment incentives. The 2025 edition combined a policy dialogue with technical workshops, and the 2026 edition continues that format.
What it changes: Government support shapes site selection, incentives and workforce funding, so policy access is a real exhibitor benefit.
Book Vietnam around September 2026; the Singapore and Shanghai shows are usually planned six to nine months ahead.
SEMIEXPO Vietnam sits alongside SEMI’s larger regional and global shows. Buyers often combine a Vietnam visit with SEMICON Southeast Asia in Singapore or SEMICON China in Shanghai, while suppliers use SEMIEXPO to test demand before committing to a bigger regional stand.
7–8 Nov 2025
SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025
Hanoi, Vietnam
Around 5,000 delegates and 200 booths at the Hanoi edition.
ASEAN nationals and some bilateral visa-exemption countries can enter without a visa for short stays; check the latest list before booking.
Vietnam is not a full ATA Carnet member for all goods; confirm temporary-import treatment with the official freight forwarder before shipping exhibit equipment.
December is in Ho Chi Minh City dry season: warm days around 30–32°C, cooler evenings near 23°C and low rainfall. Humidity is still high, so light breathable clothing works better than a heavy suit.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
4G coverage is strong across District 1 and Thu Duc City. Venue Wi-Fi is usually available in the foyer and conference areas; buy a local eSIM for reliable data on the show floor.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Dress and greetings
Business casual is widely accepted at technology events. A handshake is common; use both hands when offering a business card and take a moment to read it.
Traffic and punctuality
Allow 30–45 minutes for a cross-city trip at peak times. Meetings usually start on time, but traffic can delay local attendees by 15–20 minutes.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for December; fares rise around the holiday season. Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet and regional carriers serve SGN.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: 25–45 minutes by Grab or taxi from SGN to Thiskyhall Sala; expect VND 150,000–250,000.
Hotel → venue: From District 1, use Grab (20–40 minutes) or Metro Line 1 to Thu Duc plus a short car ride.
Ride-hail: Grab is the dominant app; choose GrabCar for two or more passengers and GrabBike for solo trips.
Public transit: Metro Line 1 connects Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien; buses are cheap but slower and less English-friendly.
Parking: Use the Sala Urban Area car park; validate your ticket at the Level 5 registration desk.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: December
Temperature: 23–32°C
Seasonality: Dry season with low rainfall and high humidity.
Packing: Light shirts, a smart jacket for evening events, comfortable shoes and a compact umbrella for the occasional shower.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: 3 December 2026
Day one carries the opening conference programme and the Industry Networking Night, so you can combine stand meetings with the highest concentration of speakers and senior attendees. Use day two for follow-up meetings and quieter supplier conversations.
T-14
Register for the free Exhibition Pass and book flights — Confirm passport validity and check whether you need a Vietnam e-visa.
T-10
Book a hotel in District 1 or Thu Duc City — December is busy; choose a cancellable rate near a metro station or Grab route.
T-7
Build a shortlist of exhibitors and conference sessions — Pick 8–12 stands and one conference block; leave room for follow-up meetings.
T-3
Download the show app, badge confirmation and venue map — Save the Thiskyhall Sala address offline and plan a 30-minute buffer for traffic.
T-1
Confirm meetings and pack business cards, ID and a power bank — Check the badge collection desk location and opening time before leaving the hotel.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
08:30
Badge collection and coffee in the Level 5 foyer
Thiskyhall Foyer, Level 5
09:15
Priority stand meetings with packaging and test suppliers
Exhibition hall, Level 5
12:30
Lunch and informal networking
Level 5 convention refreshments
14:00
Conference session on Vietnam semiconductor policy
Conference room, Level 5
16:00
Second round of supplier meetings and follow-ups
Exhibition hall, Level 5
Side trips
2
Cu Chi Tunnels
Half-Day History Trip
About 1.5–2 hours by car from District 1
A well-known half-day excursion that fits an afternoon after the show closes.
Mekong Delta day trip
Full-Day Excursion
About 2 hours by car to My Tho
Boat trips and village visits give a break from the exhibition floor; book for the day after the show.
Networking spots
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Industry Networking Night
Official evening event
Held on 3 December and included in the Conference + Networking Pass; bring business cards.
District 1 rooftop bars
Informal evening networking
The Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue area has a cluster of rooftop venues within walking distance of the main hotels.
First-timer guide
Follow-up playbook
Send a personalised email within 48 hours referencing the stand conversation and the specific product discussed.
Log every lead in your CRM with country, company, role and next step before the team leaves Ho Chi Minh City.
Send a Vietnamese-language one-page summary to local prospects and an English version to regional partners.
Book a follow-up call for the first week after the show and include the technical contact, not only the sales lead.
Review the show against your original objectives within two weeks and decide whether to rebook for 2027.
The Vietnamese market rewards relationship-building, so follow-up should be quick but not pushy. A local-language summary and a named technical contact make more difference than a generic brochure.
Budget
Costs & budget
Shell scheme
USD 380–480 / m²
Raw space
USD 280–380 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2026 tariff was printed in the available pages. Bands are planning estimates for a 9–36 sqm stand and exclude VAT, electrical, AV and furniture beyond the basic package.
Mobile lead capture and CRM export; no official scanner was named by the organiser.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When is SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026?
SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026 runs on 3 and 4 December 2026 at Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The official SEMI registration pages list a two-day format, with badge collection opening on 1 December. Some secondary reports gave 13–14 December, but the organiser’s own pages confirm 3–4 December.
Where is SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026 held?
The exhibition takes place on Level 5 of Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center at No. 10 Mai Chi Tho Street in the Sala Urban Area, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The venue sits east of the city centre, roughly 20–40 minutes by car from District 1 depending on traffic.
Is SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026 free to attend?
The Exhibition Pass is complimentary and covers both show days, so visiting the floor costs nothing if you register in advance. Conference, networking and combined passes are paid, with early-bird rates ending 6 November 2026. All paid rates are subject to 8% VAT, and full payment is required before access is granted.
How much does a conference pass cost?
Early-bird conference passes cost VND 1,100,000 for SEMI members and VND 1,600,000 for non-members until 6 November 2026. From 7 November the published rates rise to VND 1,300,000 and VND 1,900,000. The Conference + Networking Pass, which adds the 3 December Industry Networking Night, ranges from VND 3,200,000 to VND 5,700,000.
Who should exhibit at SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026?
Equipment, materials, cleanroom, metrology and advanced-packaging suppliers should exhibit, along with EDA, IP and design-service firms. The audience also includes Vietnamese packaging and test plants, electronics manufacturers and policy bodies. Suppliers with an existing Vietnam partner or a clear service plan will get the most from a 9 sqm shell stand, because the show is technical rather than consumer-facing.
What is the theme of SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026?
The theme is “Beyond Ambition: Shaping Viet Nam’s Semiconductor Future.” It follows the 2025 edition’s “Powering Vietnam’s Semiconductor Ambition” theme and signals a shift from ambition to execution: design, packaging, talent and supply-chain localisation. The programme combines an exhibition with conference sessions and an Industry Networking Night on 3 December.
How do I register for SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026?
Register online through the official SEMI registration page and choose an Exhibition, Conference, Networking or combined pass. Complete payment where a fee applies; access is granted only after full payment. The organiser asks delegates to finish registration by 1 December 2026 and to bring photo ID to collect badges at the Level 5 foyer.
What happened at SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025?
The 2025 edition ran in Hanoi on 7–8 November under the theme “Powering Vietnam’s Semiconductor Ambition.” It drew around 5,000 delegates and 200 booths, with companies such as Lam Research, Amkor, GlobalFoundries, Micron, Tokyo Electron and Siemens taking part. The programme included an innovation and career hub, a high-level policy dialogue and technical workshops.
Is there an age limit at SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2026?
Yes. No one under 12 is admitted to the show floor at any time. Visitors aged 12 to 16 may enter on show days only when accompanied by an adult with a badge, and nobody under 16 is allowed during set-up or dismantling. Bring photo ID if your age may be checked at registration.
Glossary
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Semiconductor
A material such as silicon that conducts electricity only under controlled conditions; it is the base for chips used in computing, communications, cars and industrial equipment.
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IC design
The engineering stage that turns a chip specification into a circuit layout and mask set. Vietnam has more than 50 IC design companies, according to the 2025 edition reporting.
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OSAT
Outsourced semiconductor assembly and test. OSAT companies package finished wafers into chips, test them and ship them to electronics manufacturers.
4
Wafer fab
A plant that builds integrated circuits on silicon wafers. Fab equipment, materials and metrology are central product categories at SEMIEXPO Vietnam.
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Advanced packaging
Techniques such as flip-chip, fan-out and 2.5D/3D integration that connect multiple dies and improve performance, power and size.
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Supply-chain localisation
Moving design, sourcing, manufacturing or testing steps into Vietnam so local firms capture more value and reduce dependence on imported components.
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
