Accelerated.
Canada’s Semiconductor Symposium 2025.
November 25-26, 2025, Vancouver, BC
Five years after pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions galvanized Western economies into one of the most ambitious reshoring initiatives ever undertaken, where are we now? How have Canada and Canadian companies responded? What are the market ramifications?
Join us November 25-26 in Vancouver as we explore the surprising consequences for Canada’s semiconductor sector and its growing integration with the industries that power the economy.
Incorporating the themes “Innovation. Accelerated.” and “Integration. Accelerated,” we’ll take stock of this historic recalibration and the unexpected opportunities that are emerging.
We’ll spotlight the West Coast’s high-impact quantum and photonics ecosystems and the industries they’re influencing. Emblematic of Canadian research prowess and commercial ambitions, both have been energized as AI and its associated processing demands disrupt the foundational infrastructure of the 21st century.
November 25–26
2025
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
1000 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9
(604) 331-1000
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Organizing Committee
Speakers
TEXPO2025
The semiconductor industry’s signature event, Accelerated Canada’s Semiconductor Symposium, brings our industry face-to-face with its end users: aerospace & defence, agriculture, automotive, mining, medtech, advanced manufacturing and oceans. It reviews the state of the domestic ecosystem, maps the path forward and builds relationships with Canada’s most productive industries.
Over two days, Accelerated will explore the state of the industry and the market implications as Canada defines new economic and security relationships. The focus is squarely on building a stronger, more resilient economy.
Tuesday, November 25
“Innovation. Accelerated”
The Symposium opens with a series of discussions that consider the state of two key technologies with deep roots in Western Canada: quantum and photonics. We’ll explore existing and emerging opportunities, the importance of a coherent national strategy and how to maximize market potential. Research excellence will also be showcased with TEXPO, our national graduate student competition, featuring the work of some of the country’s most talented emerging engineers.
Wednesday, November 26
“Integration. Accelerated.”
Day two focuses on the intersection between the semiconductor sector and the most important drivers of the economy. Featuring industry leaders from automotive, agri-food, aerospace & defence, advanced manufacturing and oceans, we’ll explore the innovation issues they face and where semiconductor technology has a role.
With change and uncertainty ripping through global trade relationships and supply chains, Accelerated will explore how Canada’s semiconductor expertise can contribute to the ability of these critical domestic industries to innovate and compete.
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