Vishay Named Headline Sponsor of ICSCRM 2027
Global semiconductor leader backs the world’s premier silicon carbide conference as it comes to Wales, UK for the first time.
Wales, UK – September 2026 – The organising committee of the 24th International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2027) is delighted to announce Vishay Intertechnology as the headline Moissanite Sponsor of the leading conference dedicated to silicon carbide (SiC) and related wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and technologies.
Taking place from 19–24 September 2027 at ICC Wales, the event will bring together leading researchers, engineers, device manufacturers, equipment suppliers and end-users from around the world to explore the latest advances in silicon carbide and related wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies. The conference is expected to attract approximately 2,000 delegates and represents one of the most influential gatherings in the global semiconductor calendar
Vishay Newport is the UK’s largest semiconductor manufacturing facility. The sponsorship reflects Vishay’s growing leadership in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and its commitment to supporting innovation across industries driving the global transition to electrification and energy efficiency. Through its Newport operation Vishay is developing advanced compound semiconductor production capabilities serving strategic markets including electric vehicles, renewable energy, aerospace, defence, space, industrial automation and data infrastructure.
Supporting the Future of Silicon Carbide
Silicon carbide and related materials enable smaller, cooler, and more energy efficient chips compared to silicon. Demand for high-performance power electronics continues to rise across automotive, industrial, energy and AI-driven applications, placing silicon carbide at the centre of the next wave of technological innovation. ICSCRM 2027 will provide a unique platform for academia, industry and government to share research breakthroughs, showcase emerging technologies and address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.
Roy Shoshani, COO Semiconductors & CTO, Vishay Intertechnology, said:
“Vishay is proud to become the Moissanite Sponsor of ICSCRM 2027 and to support one of the most important gatherings in the global silicon carbide community. Vishay uniquely bridges global academic and industrial innovation with local advanced manufacturing, leveraging our state-of-the-art Newport manufacturing facility to pioneer and scale next-generation silicon carbide power devices directly within the South Wales compound semiconductor cluster. We are delighted to help bring ICSCRM to Wales for the first time and look forward to engaging with the international silicon carbide community throughout the journey to 2027.”
Howard Rupprecht, Managing Director of CSconnected, said:
“This sponsorship builds on Vishay’s existing commitment to the South Wales region through its Newport facility. Bringing an event of this scale to Wales, with a sponsor of Vishay’s standing behind it, means the international silicon carbide community will get to see, first-hand, the innovation, capability and ambition of the CSconnected cluster.”
— Howard Rupprecht, Managing Director, CSconnected
Professor Mike Jennings, Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Swansea University & Organising General Chair of ICSCRM 2027, said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Vishay as the Moissanite Sponsor of ICSCRM 2027. The commitment to supporting the conference reflects the growing importance of collaboration between industry and academia. As we prepare to bring ICSCRM to Wales for the first time, partnerships such as this will help create an exceptional forum for sharing knowledge, advancing technology and inspiring the next generation of semiconductor researchers and engineers.”
— Professor Mike Jennings, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Swansea University
A Global Event Hosted in Wales
The 2027 conference will mark the first time ICSCRM has been hosted in Wales, providing an opportunity to showcase one of Europe’s most significant compound semiconductor clusters to an international audience. Co-organised by CSconnected and Swansea University, the event will highlight the unique combination of world-leading research, advanced manufacturing capability and innovation that has established South Wales as a globally recognised centre of excellence for compound semiconductors.
Further announcements regarding sponsors, exhibitors, technical programme developments and delegate registration will be released in the lead-up to the conference.
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