The first Semicon Summit – Dubai 2025 has ended, setting a strong foundation for the region’s semiconductor industry. Hosted by McKinsey Electronics, the two-day event gathered global manufacturers, regional tech firms and industrial customers to share knowledge through technical sessions and live system demos.
Held in Dubai, the Summit took a practical approach. It created space for direct talks between engineers, private meetings and working demonstrations. These sessions covered real challenges, including system design, component choice and large-scale deployment.
Speakers focused on technologies already active in the region. They shared case studies showing how the UAE is using semiconductor solutions in energy, mobility, smart lighting, automation and manufacturing.
“This was a very successful first edition,” said Toni Mourad, Managing Director of McKinsey Electronics, during his interview at the event. “What stood out was the depth of engagement. Engineers, manufacturers, and clients were not just exchanging ideas, but actively discussing specifications, applications, and real projects. The level of participation we’ve seen is clear proof of the semiconductor sector’s potential in the UAE and the wider GCC.”
Throughout the event, McKinsey Electronics supported collaboration by linking overseas suppliers with local partners. The team helped adapt global expertise to meet regional project needs.
“I truly believe we are going to witness one of the fastest exponential growth phases the semiconductor industry has ever seen, particularly in this region,” Mourad added. “Based on the momentum we’ve seen on the ground from demos to technical meetings you can already expect the second edition of the Semicon Summit to take place in 2027.”
Global Manufacturers
The Summit welcomed leading international semiconductor and electronics manufacturers showcasing technologies actively deployed in regional projects, including Swissbit, Diotec, Renesas, Würth Elektronik, SIMCom, Qorvo, and WAGO Middle East FZC.
Regional Solution Providers & Industrial Clients
Regional companies and system integrators contributed real-world perspectives on deployment and market needs, including SafeBit, Amjaad Technology, Fox EMS, and Siraj – Flare Lighting.
A Working Platform for the Region
Discussions throughout the Semicon Summit – Dubai 2025 emphasized collaboration, technical depth, and long-term partnership building, reinforcing the event’s positioning as a hands-on platform for semiconductor development rather than a purely conceptual forum.
With its successful debut, Semicon Summit – Dubai 2025 has laid the foundation for future editions, supporting Dubai’s growing role as a regional hub for semiconductor engineering, applied innovation, and industrial collaboration — and reflecting the region’s readiness to move from discussion to execution.
