What SEMICON Europa does

SEMICON Europa is Europe's premier semiconductor industry trade show and exhibition event, organized by SEMI Europe, the regional arm of the global nonprofit industry association SEMI. Founded in 1975 and headquartered at Helmholtzstrasse 2-9 in Berlin with its annual exhibition staged at Messe München, the event brings together companies and professionals across the semiconductor and electronics design-and-manufacturing supply chain, including equipment makers, materials suppliers, fabless firms, device makers, packaging providers, and system integrators. SEMICON Europa celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 and continues to operate as the canonical European gathering point for the microelectronics industry, operating within SEMI's broader network of 3,000+ member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide.

The event product is multi-modal: a four-hall exhibition (Halls B0, B1, C1, C2) of semiconductor equipment, materials, and services; paid conferences including the Advanced Packaging Conference (APC) and Fab Management Forum (FMF) priced at EUR 650 (SEMI members) and EUR 790 (non-members); specialized summits (MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit, III-V Summit, CxO Summit, ITF Chip into the Future powered by imec); presentation venues (TechARENA, Executive Forum); networking events (SEMI Networking Night at Hotel Bayerischer Hof); the SEMI Startup Showcase with nearly 40 startups; and recognition programs including the 20 Under 30 Award. The 2026 edition runs November 10-13 under the theme 'Europe's Next Era: Navigating the Perfect Storm' and is co-located with electronica, with bundled free admission to electronica 2026 included with every SEMICON Europa visitor ticket.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: exhibition booth space (raw space at EUR 338/sqm for SEMI members and EUR 495/sqm for non-members, with turnkey booth packages at EUR 7,830 for members and EUR 9,000 for non-members at 9 sqm), tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) anchored by SCREEN at Diamond and Edwards Vacuum, KLA, Tokyo Electron, TRUMPF, and Schneider Electric at Platinum, paid conference registration, and visitor ticket sales (EUR 48 day ticket, EUR 81 two-day, EUR 109 four-day). Distribution combines enterprise field sales to exhibitor and sponsor accounts (via the SEMI Europe Exposition Team) with self-service online registration for tickets and conference passes.

Name

SEMICON Europa

Legal name

SEMI Europe

Website

https://semiconeuropa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEMICON Europa is Europe's premier semiconductor industry trade show, organized by SEMI Europe and held annually at Messe München. It serves semiconductor manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, device makers, and researchers across the European microelectronics supply chain.

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Product category

Trade Show and Exhibition Services

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Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs (THAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Semiconductor trade show
• Industry exhibition
• Conference services
• Event management
• Microelectronics networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Visitor Ticket Sales: Day tickets ranging from 48 EUR to four-day tickets at 109 EUR for general admission to the exhibition and TechARENA
2. Conference Registration: Paid conferences including Advanced Packaging Conference (APC) and Fab Management Forum (FMF) priced at 650 EUR for SEMI members and 790 EUR for non-members, with student pricing at 85 EUR
3. Exhibition Booth Space: Raw space rental at 338 EUR/sqm for SEMI members, 495 EUR/sqm for non-members, with additional fees for communication, AUMA, waste disposal, and advance payment for services. Turnkey booth packages available at 7,830 EUR for members
4. Sponsorship Packages: Customized sponsorship programs at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) providing marketing exposure and visibility opportunities for sponsors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEMICON Europa is the premier European trade exhibition and conference for the semiconductor and microelectronics supply chain, organized annually by SEMI Europe at Messe München in Munich, Germany. The event provides exhibition booth space, sponsorship packages, paid technical conferences, and free educational programming to semiconductor manufacturers, equipment suppliers, materials providers, and industry professionals across the entire electronics value chain. Co-located with electronica, it serves as the central European gathering point for the global chip industry since its founding in 1975.

Product overview

SEMICON Europa is Europe's premier semiconductor industry trade show and exhibition event organized by SEMI Europe, held at Messe München and co-located with electronica. The event features a multi-hall exhibition platform (B0, B1, C1, C2) showcasing semiconductor equipment, materials, and services. The program includes paid conferences (Advanced Packaging Conference and Fab Management Forum), free summit programs (MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit, CxO Summit), presentation venues (TechARENA and Executive Forum), networking events (SEMI Networking Night), and recognition programs (20 Under 30 Award). The 2026 edition runs November 10-13 with a theme of 'Europe's Next Era: Navigating the Perfect Storm' addressing technological innovation and geopolitical dynamics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEMICON Europa Exhibition The flagship annual trade exhibition held at Messe München in Munich, Germany, providing booth space and showcase opportunities to semiconductor manufacturers, equipment and materials suppliers, and related industry companies across Europe.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Messe MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Venue partnership for SEMICON Europa 2026 at Messe München exhibition center. Messe München provides 16 ultra-modern column-free exhibition halls, 180,000 m² of exhibition space. SEMI manages event programming and exhibition.
• electronicacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Co-location partnership creating Europe's strongest single event for electronics manufacturing. Visitor tickets for SEMICON Europa include free admission to electronica 2026, broadening the range of attendees across the electronics chain.
• imeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026ITF Chip into the Future at SEMICON Europa powered by imec. Exclusive insights from imec, its ecosystem, and from the NanoIC project. imec is a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.
• SCREENflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Diamond sponsor for SEMICON Europa 2026. SCREEN SPE Germany GmbH provides wafer cleaning systems, annealing systems, measurement systems, inspection systems, and advanced packaging lithography solutions.
• Edwards VacuumflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Platinum sponsor. Leading manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products and abatement systems for semiconductor manufacturing, providing solutions for microelectronics devices including silicon and compound semiconductors.
• KLAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Platinum sponsor and Gold sponsor of MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit. Develops industry-leading equipment and services for manufacturing wafers and reticles, providing advanced process control and process-enabling solutions.
• TRUMPFflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Platinum sponsor. Provides high-precision laser and electronics solutions for all key semiconductor manufacturing steps from EUV lithography and plasma processing to quality control.
• Tokyo Electron (TEL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Platinum sponsor. World market share leader in wafer-processing or semiconductor production equipment (SPE), flat panel display (FPD), and thin-film silicon photovoltaic equipment.
• EntegriscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Event sponsor. Provides advanced science-based solutions for semiconductor manufacturing supporting demand drivers for AI, augmented reality, and IoT applications. Employs approximately 5,800 people worldwide.
• Lam ResearchflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Gold sponsor. Global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Nearly every advanced chip today is built with Lam technology.
• Schneider ElectricflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Platinum sponsor. Global specialist in energy management and automation, recognized as the world's most sustainable company in 2021 by Corporate Knights Global 100 Index.
• 3D InCitescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 November 2026Media partner covering advanced packaging conversation from heterogeneous integration to IoT, MEMS, sensors. Online media resource serving as community for key decision-makers.
• EE TimescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 November 2026Media partner offering design engineers and management executives news and analysis of latest technologies and business developments in global electronics industry.
• Compound Semiconductor MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 November 2026Media partner providing timely news, insightful interviews and detailed reports on advances in compound semiconductor technology including power electronics, lasers, LEDs, and RF devices.
• D-SIMLAB TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Event sponsor. Provider of AI-enabled Digital Twin solutions for Semiconductor Manufacturing including Capacity Planning, Load Mix Optimisation, WIP Flow Enhancement, and Production Scheduling.
• EV Group (EVG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Event sponsor and Legacy Exhibitor (20+ years). Leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for manufacture of semiconductors, MEMS, compound semiconductors, and power devices.
• Infineon TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Committee member representation at Fab Management Forum. Leading semiconductor manufacturer solutions for power systems and IoT.
• STMicroelectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Committee member representation at Fab Management Forum and Advanced Packaging Conference.
• GlobalFoundriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Committee member representation at Advanced Packaging Conference and Fab Management Forum.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Committee member representation at Fab Management Forum and Advanced Packaging Conference.
• Robert BoschcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Committee member representation at Fab Management Forum and Advanced Packaging Conference.
• Fraunhofer IZMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Committee member representation at Advanced Packaging Conference. Leading research institution for electronic packaging and interconnect technologies.
• CEA-LeticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2026Session presenter on 'Engineering the Semiconductor Foundations of the AI Era'. Leading French research institute for electronics and information technologies.
• ASE GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 November 2025Platinum sponsor of MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit. Leading global provider of semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and test, at the forefront of silicon system integration with technologies including die interconnection, wafer level fan out, and heterogeneous integration through SiP.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SEMICON Korea: SEMI's Korea-region semiconductor exhibition targeting Samsung, SK hynix, and the Korean equipment/materials supply chain. Direct comparable product and revenue model to SEMICON Europa.
• SEMICON Japan: SEMI's Japan-region semiconductor trade show. Runs the same product format (exhibition, conferences, TechARENA-equivalent) for the Japanese semiconductor equipment and materials ecosystem, the largest in Asia.
• SEMICON West: The flagship North American edition of SEMICON, organized by SEMI (the same parent as SEMICON Europa). Direct sibling product with identical audience targeting, sponsor structure, and revenue model, allowing direct comparison of attendance, pricing, and sponsor retention across regions.
• SEMICON Taiwan: SEMI's Taiwan-region trade show, focused on TSMC's supplier ecosystem and the broader Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing cluster. Identical business model and product structure as SEMICON Europa.
• SEMICON China: SEMI's China-region semiconductor exhibition. Same event product targeting the Chinese semiconductor supply chain, including SMIC and domestic equipment vendors.
• productronica: Biennial trade fair for electronics manufacturing held at Messe München, also run by Messe München. Highly comparable venue, format, and audience overlap with SEMICON Europa, focused on PCB manufacturing and SMT lines.
• electronica: Biennial electronics trade fair held at Messe München and co-located with SEMICON Europa since 2010. Similar exhibitor/sponsor/ticket revenue model but broader scope (components, modules, systems), and the partner whose audience SEMICON Europa leverages through bundled free admission.
• SEMICON Southeast Asia: SEMI's Southeast Asia edition covering Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam semiconductor manufacturing. Direct comparable product in a different geographic market.
• Embedded World: Annual embedded systems trade fair and conference held in Nuremberg, Germany. Comparable European electronics trade show with exhibition + paid conference model, targeting adjacent (but not overlapping) buyer base in embedded design.

Broad incumbents

• Hannover Messe: One of the world's largest industrial trade fairs, held annually in Hannover. Much broader in scope than SEMICON Europa (covering automation, energy, digital industry) but includes semiconductor manufacturing under its 'Global Business & Markets' segment, making it an indirect competitor for European industrial buyers' time and budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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