Wales will welcome the global semiconductor community in September 2027 as Newport hosts the 24th International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2027).

Co-organised by CSconnected and Swansea University, the event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, engineers and innovators from around the world to showcase the latest advances in silicon carbide and next-generation semiconductor technologies.

As home to the world's first compound semiconductor cluster, Wales offers a unique ecosystem spanning research, design, manufacturing and commercialisation, making it an ideal destination for this prestigious international conference.

For more information and to get involved, visit the ICSCRM 2027 website.

Further event details will be announced in due course.

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