SEMICON China Guide: Shanghai Chip Show, Visitors and Leads
By Ilyas Kerbal,
SEMICON China is one of the largest semiconductor exhibitions in the world and the central meeting place for China’s chip industry. With China pushing hard for semiconductor self-sufficiency, the show is increasingly dominated by domestic equipment and materials makers, alongside international suppliers. For companies selling into fabs, packaging houses or the materials chain, the SEMICON China attendee list is high-value, technical and hard to assemble yourself.
This guide is for teams planning the March 2027 edition.
SEMICON China at a glance
| Industry | Semiconductors |
| City | Shanghai, China |
| Venue | Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Pudong |
| Dates | March, 2026: 25–27 Mar |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Moves between cities? | No, always Shanghai |
| Typical scale | ~160,000 attendees · ~1,300 exhibitors |
| Visitor ticket | Free expo pre-registration; conferences paid |
| App / platform | SEMI registration platform + WeChat |
| Official website | semiconchina.org |
Details checked in October 2026. Dates, prices and venues can change between editions, so confirm on the official SEMICON China website before you book travel.
What is SEMICON China?
Organised by SEMI and CECC, SEMICON China covers the full microelectronics supply chain:
- Semiconductor equipment: lithography, deposition, etch, metrology
- Materials, gases and chemicals
- IC manufacturing and foundry
- Advanced packaging and test
- Compound semiconductors (SiC, GaN)
- Display, through the co-located FPD China, and smart mobility
The CSTIC technical conference runs alongside the exhibition.
SEMICON China is held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre every March. Photo: Pyzhou, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
When and where
SEMICON China is held every March at SNIEC, 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong. The 2026 edition ran from 25 to 27 March, and the 2027 show is expected in March again. It doesn’t move.
Who attends SEMICON China
| Attendee | Interest | Who should prospect them |
|---|---|---|
| Fab and process engineers | Tools, process materials, metrology | Equipment and materials vendors |
| Equipment and materials procurement managers | Qualified suppliers | Chinese and international suppliers |
| IC design and foundry executives | Capacity, IP, partnerships | Foundries, EDA and IP vendors |
| Investors and government industrial planners | Projects and funding | Startups, fab projects |
| Distributors and service providers | Lines and clients | Equipment makers, service firms |
| Researchers (CSTIC) | Technical exchange | Lab and test suppliers |
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Registration
Admission to the exhibition is free for professional visitors who pre-register at semiconchina.org. SEMI technical symposia, CSTIC and executive forums are ticketed separately.
Digital tools
Registration, exhibitor search and conference agendas run through semiconchina.org and SEMI China’s WeChat account, and SEMI offers year-round online matchmaking for members. The exhibitor search shows companies; it doesn’t show the process engineering manager at a specific fab or the procurement lead at a packaging house. In an industry where the buying group is small and technical, those names are what matter.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Largest window into China’s chip ecosystem | Export controls limit what some foreign firms can show or sell |
| Free exhibition entry | Highly technical; needs specialist staff |
| Domestic equipment and materials makers looking for partners | Crowded at peak hours |
| Co-located technical conference | Mostly Chinese-language sessions |
| SEMI’s global network | Competitive sensitivity limits open discussion |
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How to prepare for SEMICON China
- Check export control rules for your products before you plan demos or quotes.
- Send technical staff, not just sales. Conversations go deep quickly.
- Map targets by process step: front-end, back-end, materials or test.
- Book meetings three to four weeks ahead with fab and procurement contacts.
- Attend CSTIC sessions relevant to your niche to meet engineers.
- Follow up formally with datasheets and qualification steps.
FAQ
When is SEMICON China?
Every March at SNIEC in Shanghai. The 2026 edition ran 25–27 March.
Is SEMICON China free?
Exhibition entry is free for pre-registered professional visitors. Conferences are paid.
Who organises SEMICON China?
SEMI and CECC.
Can I get the SEMICON China attendee list?
There’s no exportable attendee list. I can build an enriched list of exhibitors and visitor profiles for you.
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Related event guides
- SEMICON Korea Guide: Seoul Chip Show, Registration and Leads
- SEMICON Taiwan Guide: Taipei Chip Show, Tickets and Leads
- SEMICON India Guide: India’s Semiconductor Show and Leads
Sources
Photo credits
- Cover image: Semiconductor Wafer of Microelectronics by DrHughManning, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- In-article image: Shanghai new international expo centre by Pyzhou, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
