SEMICON Japan, already the largest and most important gathering of the semiconductor manufacturing industry, has increased exhibition and programing in the high-growth Internet of Things (IoT) applications and technologies with its World of IoT pavilion. SEMICON Japan will also, for the first time, feature the Innovation Village, showcasing high-tech startups that bring the potential for new driving forces and new ideas for the future growth of the microelectronics supply chain.

Held in conjunction with SEMICON Japan, the World of IoT is a “show-within-a-show” and is the only exhibition showcase and conference in Japan to cover the complete Internet of Things supply chain, from silicon to system.

Innovation Village is a new feature at SEMICON Japan that includes 20 emerging startups in an interactive exposition showcase arena. Attendees to the Innovation Village will gain key insights into new technologies and products, advanced research solutions, investment opportunities, as well as technology transfer and partnerships opportunities. The Innovation Village program will include start-up pitches and a “speed-dating” format for matchmaking between start-ups and venture capitals and corporate venture capitals.

Osamu Nakamura, president of SEMI Japan said “The World of IoT and Innovation Village bring new and fresh ideas, technologies, and partnership to SEMICON Japan visitors and exhibitors that are moving forward together to the IoT era.”