The 2026 GSA International Summit in Shanghai will bring together senior executives and technology leaders from across the global semiconductor and broader technology ecosystem to explore how semiconductor innovation is shaping the intelligence economy and creating new opportunities for global growth.

As intelligence expands across both the digital and physical worlds, semiconductors are becoming increasingly essential to a diverse range of technologies and industries—from AI infrastructure, data centers, advanced connectivity, and edge computing to autonomous mobility, smart manufacturing, robotics, healthcare, quantum technologies, and next-generation consumer experiences. Realizing the full potential of these applications will require more than advances in chip performance alone. It will depend on coordinated innovation across semiconductor design, manufacturing, advanced packaging, memory, sensing, connectivity, systems, software, models, and applications.

Shanghai provides a compelling setting for this global dialogue. China’s manufacturing scale, expanding AI capabilities, and fast-moving application landscape create valuable opportunities to translate technological innovation into real-world deployment. At the same time, the global semiconductor community contributes complementary strengths in research, design, manufacturing, systems, software, platforms, and market development. Connecting these capabilities can accelerate innovation, broaden market opportunities, and support more resilient and trusted global value chains.

Through executive dialogue and cross-industry exchange, the Summit will examine the technology roadmaps, business models, strategic partnerships, and evolving forms of collaboration defining the next phase of industry growth. By connecting semiconductor leaders with the companies and industries applying their technologies, GIS will provide a platform to turn innovation into scalable solutions, strengthen global partnerships, and advance a more intelligent, connected, and sustainable future.