2026 FALL

CMC Seminar in Singapore

 

1-day materials supply-chain forum, bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities across local and global materials supply chains.

 
Private CMC Meetings*
October 26-27, 2026
CMC Fabs-Only
 
CMC Joint Session*
October 27, 2026
Fabs & Suppliers
 
CMC Seminar
October 28, 2026
 
 
 
1-DAY FORUM
High-impact knowledge sharing
 
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Market outlook, supply chains & more
 
QUALITY & METROLOGY
Ensuring the highest standards
 
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Building a resilient materials ecosystem
*Hosted by
life.augmented
2026 CMC Seminar Sponsors
Overview

Industry Insights on Semiconductor Materials & Manufacturing

The 2026 Fall Critical Materials Council (CMC) Seminar is a premier one-day semiconductor industry event focused on semiconductor materials supply chains, quality, metrology, and sustainability.

Held in Singapore on October 28, 2026, the seminar follows the Private CMC Meetings:

  • CMC Seminar: October 28, 2026
  • CMC Joint Session (Fabs & Suppliers): October 27, 2026
  • CMC Private Meetings: October 26-27, 2026 - Hosted by STMicroelectronics

Attendees will gain insights into global semiconductor supply chain dynamics, government initiatives, reverse-globalization trends, and the quality and metrology challenges impacting future chip manufacturing expansions.

Hotel Accommodations

Book your stay at the Paradox Singapore Hotel to enjoy convenient access to all seminar sessions.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with leading semiconductor fabs and suppliers during exclusive networking opportunities, including a Welcome Reception on the evening of October 28.
 
Who Should Attend?
Designed for semiconductor device fabs, materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers, supply chain and process engineers, and financial and market analysts focused on semiconductor materials and manufacturing markets.
 

4 Industry-Focused Sessions

  • Session I: Market Outlook & Government Stimulus
  • Session II: Navigating the Intersections of Global Supply Chain Disruptions
  • Session III: Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
  • Session IV: Quality-Driven Innovation for an Expanding Chip Industry
 
 
Conference Registration

Early Bird registration is available for a limited time.

Secure your place at the 2026 Fall CMC Seminar and join semiconductor industry leaders for a day of market intelligence, supply chain insights, quality discussions, and networking opportunities.

Click the button below to register today, and be sure to check your email for exclusive coupon codes that may be available to help you save on registration.

Registration includes access to all seminar sessions, networking opportunities, conference materials, and the welcome reception on October 28, 2026.

Agenda

Company Speaker/Title Presentation
Welcome and Keynote
STMicroelectronics Johnston Peng
Procurement Director, Asia for the Global Procurement Organization, Back-End Manufacturing
Advanced Packaging Materials Changes and Challenges: Geopolitical and Supply Chain Implications
Session I: Market Outlook & Government Stimulus
TechInsights Boris Metodiev
Director, Manufacturing Analysis
Semiconductor Market and Capex Outlook
TechInsights Mike Walden
VP, Critical Materials Information
Navigating Materials Supply Chains and Choke Points
Session II: Navigating the Intersections of Global Supply Chain Disruptions
GlobalFoundries Foo Leong Wong
Sr. Director, Global Materials Procurement
Managing Global Supply Chains
Technical Ceramic Marketing Services Pty Ltd Alister MacDonald
Director
Mining Development of Hafnium and Rare Earth Resources
Plansee Tamara Feil
Application Group Manager Business Segment Thin Film
Critical Raw Materials in the Semiconductor Industrie with focus on supply chain based on example Tungsten
Session III: Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
Lanxess Mark Seah, Derrick Lau
Territory Manager for the Business Unit Liquid Purification Technologies (LPT) at LANXESS Singapore, Technical Marketing Manager for the Business Unit Liquid Purification Technologies (LPT) at LANXESS Singapore
Advanced Ion Exchange Resin Solutions for Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing, Enabling Ultrapure Water Quality and Circular Resource Management.
Moses Lake Industries, Inc. Katie Lingscheit
Research and Development Manager
Closing the Loop: A Circular Pathway for High-Quality Electrolytes
CEA- Leti Laurent Pain
Sustainable Electronics Program Director
SubFab Labs- Materials Reuse/Recycling Strategies
Session IV: Quality-Driven Innovation for an Expanding Chip Industry
TechInsights Jeong Dong
Sr. Technology Fellow/Subject Matter Expert
Challenges of Memory Manufacturing from a Quality Perspective
Elemental Scientific Instruments Singapore Mui Ping Chia
Managing Director
Solutions for Near Term Metrology Challenges Identified in IRDS Roadmap 
Sponsorship Opportunities

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Featured Package

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  • ✓ Banner display opportunity*
  • ✓ Logo on promotional emails and website
  • ✓ Sponsor slides shown at the beginning and end of each day
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Coffee Break

2 available
  • Logo on slide during break
  • Branded napkins
  • One complimentary registration
  • Logo on emails and website

Reception

Networking focus
  • 5–10 minute presentation opportunity
  • Branded napkins
  • One complimentary registration
  • Logo on emails and website

Lunch

High engagement
  • 5–10 minute presentation opportunity
  • Branded napkins
  • One complimentary registration
  • Logo on emails and website

Lanyards

No longer available
SOLD OUT
  • Company-logo lanyards at registration
  • One complimentary registration
  • Logo on emails and website
  • Sponsor slides throughout the event

Wi-Fi

1 available
  • Wi-Fi table cards with logo
  • 50% off one registration
  • Logo on emails and website
  • Sponsor slides throughout the event

Session

Speaker opportunity
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  • Banner display opportunity*
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Banner Display

Display opportunity
  • Reusable/retractable banner display*
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  • Sponsor slides throughout the event

Notebooks

Branded takeaway
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Speakers

CMC Seminar Speakers

Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker

Johnston Peng

Procurement Director, Asia for the Global Procurement Organization, Back-End Manufacturing, STMicroelectronics In his current role, he leads strategic sourcing world-wide and key account management for suppliers in China. With more than 25 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, materials management, procurement, logistics, and supply chain operations, Johnston has played a pivotal role in strengthening supply resilience and procurement excellence across Asia's highly dynamic semiconductor ecosystem. Throughout his career with STMicroelectronics, he has held several leadership positions, including Head of Logistics and Head of Production & Material Control and Material Planning in Shenzhen, China, where he was responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning, inventory optimization, logistics transformation, and supplier collaboration.

Chia Mui Ping
Chia Mui Ping

Managing Director, Elemental Scientific Instruments Singapore. With over 35 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, her expertise spans contamination control, ultra-high purity chemicals, analytical instrumentation, laboratory quality systems, and semiconductor process support. Having held leadership roles at Elemental Scientific Instruments, Kanto Kagaku, PerkinElmer, Merck, and Seagate Technology, she combines technical expertise with business leadership to help semiconductor manufacturers advance process reliability, analytical excellence, and innovation across Southeast Asia.

Boris Metodiev
Boris Metodiev

Director of Semiconductor Manufacturing Analysis at TechInsights. Boris Metodiev is proud to lead the team recognized for setting the standard in the semiconductor manufacturing consultancy and advisory field. Expertise in market sizing, technology roadmaps, customer dynamics, and translating market insight into product, and long-term planning decisions. He is often quoted in media publications and maintains a busy conference and vendor briefing schedule.

Mike Walden
Mike Walden

VP of Critical Materials Information, TechInsights. Mike is TECHCET’s expert in modeling industry trends and forecasting semiconductor key indicators including semiconductor revenues, OEM equipment revenues, wafer start volumes and revenues. He is also in charge of market research and analysis of silicon wafers and sputtering targets materials. Mike has over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry that stems from IBM in cost analysis and supply chain management; he has helped grow businesses with leadership roles at SUMCO, MEMC/Sun Edison, Zing Semiconductor and Okmetic. Mike holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Morehead State University.

Katie Lingscheit
Katie Lingscheit

Research and Development Manager, Moses Lake Industries, Inc. After starting her professional career as a Quality Control Chemist at Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (TCI) in Portland, Oregon, USA, Katie joined Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) in 2015. At MLI she built a strong foundation in electrodeposition technologies. Her work with MLI has primarily focused on the development of advanced chemical packages for Damascene copper plating applications that are currently in use for the most advanced nodes at major semiconductor manufacturers. More recently, she is leading a research initiative evaluating the technical feasibility and implementation of a circular life cycle for the copper used in copper plating solutions, advancing sustainable practices within the semiconductor process.

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