handshake@SEMICON
Session 1: Day 1 | Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 15:00 - 16:30
Hosted by Malaysian Investment Development Authority
Session 2: Day 2 | Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 14:00 - 15:30
Hosted by Business Sweden
Session 3: Day 3 | Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 10:30 - 12:00
Hosted by European Union
handshake Lounge, Level 1A, MITEC
Handshake@SEMICON is a focused 1.5‑hour networking platform that brings together key players across the global semiconductor ecosystem and government agencies, with each session hosted by a country’s representative body such as embassies, trade commissions, industry associations, or investment agencies to drive strategic engagement. It enables governments to connect directly with industry leaders to promote national semiconductor priorities, attract foreign investment, initiate cross‑border partnerships, and gain valuable market insights that inform policy, strengthen industry strategies, and enhance international trade and economic cooperation.
Through this session hosted by government agencies, attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Establish high-value connections with industry leaders, government officials, and potential partners.
- Explore collaboration opportunities in trade, technology, and investment.
- Gain insights into country-specific business environments and semiconductor market landscapes.
Whether you are looking to expand your business globally or find partners for your next big project, handshake@SEMICON provides the perfect setting to turn introductions into impactful partnerships.
For registered trade visitors who are interested to attend the handshake@SEMICON session, please register your interest below.
Session 1: Hosted by Malaysian Investment Development Authority
Day 1 | Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 15:00 - 16:30
Join the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) for an exclusive session, the programme begins with welcome remarks by MIDA's Chief Executive Officer, setting the context for Malaysia's role in the semiconductor industry. This is followed by two sharing sessions highlighting Malaysia as a strategic semiconductor hub and investor perspectives on choosing and expanding in the country.
Session 2: Hosted by Business Sweden
Day 2 | Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | 14:00 - 15:30
From Risk to Readiness: Forging Sweden–Southeast Asia Semiconductor Resilience
14:10 | Panel Discussion
The global semiconductor industry is no stranger to disruption, but compounding pressures from geopolitical realignment and supply chain fragmentation to the race for technological sovereignty have made resilience not just a strategic priority, but an existential one. For industrial technology companies spanning factory automation, power systems, machine vision, and precision sensing, semiconductor dependency is a boardroom risk, not merely a procurement problem. Addressing it demands cross-regional partnerships built on trust, capability, and shared strategic interests.
This panel brings together senior leaders from ABB, Atlas Copco, Axis Communications, SKF, and Teledyne FLIR to discuss how leading Swedish industrial companies are strengthening their long-term competitiveness through technology, innovation, and regional engagement. Beyond navigating semiconductor volatility, the discussion highlights how Southeast Asia is emerging as a key strategic and innovation focus for Swedish companies, supporting advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and closer, higher-value collaboration with customers and partners.
Designed for Southeast Asian semiconductor leaders across design, front-end manufacturing, advanced packaging, and test, the session offers an unfiltered view into how major global customers are reshaping their supply chain thinking at the highest levels of their organisations.
Join the conversation and the connections that follow in the networking session after.
Session 3: Hosted by European Union
Day 3 | Thursday, 7 May 2026 | 10:30 - 12:00
Europe-Southeast Asia: Building Semiconductor Partnerships
The global semiconductor landscape is being reshaped by geopolitical shifts, industrial policy, and the race for technological leadership. For Europe and Southeast Asia alike, building resilient, diversified, and innovation-driven semiconductor ecosystems depends on trusted partnerships that connect policy, industry, and research.
This high-level session features perspectives from key actors shaping this agenda.
- H.E. Rafael Daerr, Ambassador of the European Union to Malaysia, will outline the EU’s strategic approach to semiconductor partnerships in the region.
- Michiel Sweers, Vice Minister for Foreign Economic Relations of the Netherlands, will provide a policy perspective on strengthening international economic cooperation in critical technologies.
- Eng Seng Meng, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Infineon Technologies Malaysia, will share industry insights into how global companies are navigating supply chain challenges and identify opportunities for growth in Southeast Asia.
- Kati Ferry, CEO of EUROCHAM Malaysia, will close the session with a reflection on the role of business communities in advancing cross-regional collaboration.
The session will provide opportunities for targeted networking and enable direct exchange between policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators.
Join the discussion and create connections that will shape the next phase of EU–Southeast Asia semiconductor cooperation.