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Busan Metropolitan City to Host the 22nd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials – Opening of ‘Power Semiconductor Power Week’

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that beginning today (September 14) and running until the 19th, the 22nd International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials (ICSCRM 2025), the world’s largest and most prestigious academic conference in the field of silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors, will be held at BEXCO.

ICSCRM (International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials) 2025 will feature a diverse range of academic programs, starting with tutorial sessions, followed by keynote lectures, oral presentations, and more. Companies from 16 countries will participate, operating more than 240 exhibition booths.

Approximately 600 abstracts were submitted to this year’s conference, of which over 500 have been selected for final presentation—making it the largest-scale academic outcome presentation in the conference’s history.

Exhibitors include global companies such as Wolfspeed and Infineon, while Busan-based power semiconductor leader EyeQ Lab is participating as a top-tier (Star-level) sponsor, highlighting Busan’s standing as the “city of power semiconductors.”

The International Conference on Silicon Carbide and Related Materials first began in 1987 and has been held in rotation across the United States, Europe, and Japan. At the 2022 Davos conference in Switzerland, Busan was confirmed as the host city.

This marks the first time the conference is being held outside the U.S., Europe, and Japan, and, except for Japan, the first-ever in Asia—adding to its significance.

Future host cities include Yokohama, Japan (2026), Wales, United Kingdom (2027), and Lyon, France (2028).

Following its designation as a specialized cluster for semiconductor materials, parts, and equipment in July 2023, and as an Opportunity Development Zone in December 2024, Busan aims to further solidify its position as a “global hub for power semiconductors” by hosting this world-class academic event.

During the conference, key corporate events are also scheduled, including the groundbreaking ceremony of Nature Flower Semiconductor (September 16) and the completion ceremony of EyeQ Lab’s headquarters and plant (September 17). These will showcase tangible outcomes of Busan’s corporate and industrial investment in the power semiconductor sector.

Beyond academic exchange, the conference also serves as a stage to promote Korean culture worldwide.

At the welcome reception on the opening day (September 14), the event will begin with a traditional Korean percussion performance. Throughout the conference, Busan and Korea’s representative foods such as gimbap, tteokbokki, bibimbap, and eomuk (fish cake) will be introduced.

The gala dinner (September 18) will feature traditional Korean musical performances using instruments such as the daegeum, piri, and haegeum, along with a stage by the crossover group “Forestella,” presenting the charm of Korean culture to participants from around the world.

In addition, side programs including tours of major Busan attractions, hands-on cultural experiences, and attendance at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will allow participants to experience Busan’s appeal, fulfilling the role of a “civilian diplomatic corps.”

Shin Hoon-kyu, President of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers and Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee, remarked, “This conference will serve as a turning point for Busan to establish itself as a global hub in the power semiconductor industry.”

Gu Sang-mo, Professor at Kwangwoon University and Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee, added, “By strengthening international networks among academia, industry, and government, we will ensure that the power semiconductor ecosystem grows even more solid.”

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “Hosting ICSCRM 2025 in Busan is a result that comprehensively showcases the city’s outstanding technology and industrial capabilities in the power semiconductor sector. Going beyond simply hosting an academic conference, we will strive to firmly establish Busan’s status as a ‘global hub city’ where Korea’s culture, talent, and industry are organically integrated.”