Semiconductors are the foundational component underpinning the technologies shaping every aspect of modern life, from AI and data infrastructure, to clean energy, advanced communications and defence. They are strategically critical, highly capital‑intensive and knowledge‑intensive, meaning only a small number of regions globally have the infrastructure, expertise and ecosystem needed to compete effectively.
This breakfast briefing, held as part of Wales Week London, will explore how the South Wales compound semiconductor supply chain is globally unique and a key strategic contributor to UK tech sovereignty.
Hear how South Wales has established the world’s first compound semiconductor cluster, delivering a secure, resilient, end‑to‑end supply chain with an international reputation for excellence.
Bringing together academia, business and government, the cluster is uniquely positioned to help the UK scale its capability in this foundational technology, supporting five of the eight priority areas set out in the UK Government’s industrial strategy.
The briefing will combine strategic insight with real‑world experience, focusing on how the cluster is already delivering impact, and how, with the right policy and commercial support, it can drive global competitiveness in an industry forecast to reach $1 trillion by 2030.
