On 24 September 2025, the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) Summit at Resorts World Sentosa brought together global and local industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the technologies shaping the semiconductor sector. Representing the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre for Gallium Nitride (NSTIC GaN), Prof Ng Geok Ing shared insights on how Gallium Nitride is advancing energy efficiency, enabling smarter systems, and driving sustainable growth across industries. The event reaffirmed the importance of collaboration and innovation in strengthening Singapore’s position in the global semiconductor ecosystem.

A Gathering of Industry Leaders and Innovators

The SSIA Summit 2025 served as one of Singapore’s key industry gatherings, uniting leaders from across the semiconductor value chain. Discussions covered a broad spectrum of critical topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), wide bandgap semiconductors, sustainability, and supply chain resilience.

Through keynote sessions and panel dialogues, speakers shared perspectives on how emerging technologies are redefining global manufacturing and shaping the next phase of the semiconductor industry. The event reflected Singapore’s role as a trusted hub for semiconductor excellence and its ongoing commitment to deep-tech advancement.

Gallium Nitride: Enabling Smarter and Greener Systems

Speaking on behalf of NSTIC (GaN), Prof Ng Geok Ing presented on the growing impact of Gallium Nitride (GaN) as a wide bandgap semiconductor material that supports high efficiency, compact design, and advanced performance.

He highlighted how GaN technologies are enabling faster power conversion, improving energy utilisation, and supporting the evolution of next-generation communications such as 5G and 6G. These innovations are essential for industries seeking to balance performance with sustainability, paving the way for smarter, more energy-efficient systems across multiple applications.

Exploring Key Themes

Throughout the summit, participants examined the opportunities and challenges shaping the global semiconductor landscape. Prominent themes included:

• AI Integration: How artificial intelligence is transforming design, automation, and optimisation in semiconductor manufacturing.

• Wide Bandgap Technologies: The expanding role of materials such as GaN and SiC in improving system efficiency and thermal management.

• Sustainability: The industry’s collective responsibility to reduce environmental impact and advance sustainable production models.

• Supply Chain Resilience: Strengthening regional partnerships to mitigate global disruptions and ensure technological continuity.

NSTIC (GaN)’s contribution to the discussion emphasised the need for continuous innovation in materials science to achieve scalable and sustainable growth.

Strengthening Collaboration Across the Ecosystem

The SSIA Summit 2025 showcased the importance of cross-sector collaboration in sustaining Singapore’s semiconductor competitiveness. As a national R&D platform, NSTIC (GaN) continues to play a vital role in bridging academia, industry, and government stakeholders to accelerate the translation of Gallium Nitride research into real-world technologies.

By engaging with the wider semiconductor community, NSTIC (GaN) contributes to Singapore’s vision of building a future-ready, resilient, and innovation-driven semiconductor ecosystem.

Final Thoughts

NSTIC (GaN) extends its appreciation to the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) for organising the SSIA Summit 2025 and fostering valuable dialogue among industry leaders and researchers.

Events like these underscore the shared commitment to advancing semiconductor technologies that power a more connected and sustainable world. NSTIC (GaN) remains dedicated to supporting this mission through ongoing research, collaboration, and innovation in Gallium Nitride technologies.