Core Insights - The 2025 Bay Area Semiconductor Industry Ecological Expo ("Bay Chip Expo") will be held from October 15 to 17 in Shenzhen, aiming to create a platform for deep integration of the semiconductor industry chain, supply chain, and value chain [1][2] - The expo will feature over 600 participating companies and an exhibition area exceeding 60,000 square meters, significantly larger than the previous year's 40,000 square meters and 400 companies [1][2] Marketization - The expo will introduce high-end forums such as the International Lithography Conference and Chip Academic Conference, providing customized one-on-one matchmaking services to enhance participation and collaboration [2] Cutting-edge Technology - The expo will include four core exhibition areas: wafer manufacturing, advanced packaging, compound semiconductors, and chip design, along with three special exhibition areas focusing on AI chips, RISC-V ecosystem, and Chiplet technology [2] Internationalization - The event will attract over 600 leading companies and institutions from more than 20 countries, featuring international professional forums to promote global collaboration in the semiconductor industry [2] Branding - The expo will implement a comprehensive resource integration service mechanism combining online, exhibition, and offline elements to enhance the influence of China's semiconductor brands [2] Industry Highlights - The expo will showcase significant projects and innovations from leading companies, with participation from over 5,000 professional buyers from top firms like BYD, Foxconn, DJI, and Yangtze Memory Technologies [3] - The event will also announce the "2024 China Chip Science Top Ten Advances" and launch a 5 billion yuan Shenzhen Semiconductor Industry Investment Fund [3] Regional Development - Longgang District will establish a semiconductor industry cluster covering 138 hectares, aiming to create a high-quality environment for innovation and talent development [4] - As of mid-2025, Longgang's semiconductor and integrated circuit industry has expanded to 215 companies, forming a scale of over 100 billion yuan [4]