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Semiconductors are the single most important technology on the planet, underpinning all advanced capabilities from quantum, AI, defence, renewables, electronics, aviation, to biomedical applications – semiconductors power it all.
The global semiconductor industry is set to become an annual US$1 trillion-dollar sector by the end of the decade driven by the electrification and digitisation transition. Despite this critical importance, semiconductors are one of the least understood technologies locally.
Semiconductor Australia 2024 brings together the nation's nascent semiconductor industry, who are making strides in the global chips race - to advance national capability and capacity in this critical space.
Gathering Australia’s best and brightest quantum, semiconductor and photonics pioneers
Showcasing home-grown innovation and world-class investment opportunities
Hear from industry and innovation policy makers on the path to secure Australia’s tech future
Discover broader sector dynamics, challenges and opportunities ahead, both globally and domestically
Bringing together industry, policy, and the investment community in a powerful sector building event
Keynote speakers
Founding Partner, Playground Global
Globally renowned entrepreneur, investor, and technology leader, Peter is a founding partner of Playground Global, a venture capital fund that manages $1.2 billion in advanced technology investments.
With over 20% of Playground’s portfolio companies having achieved unicorn status, and with his fund leading a Series A investment in PsiQuantum in 2016, his reputation is that of a visionary who focuses on investing in transformative technology start-ups across various sectors, including AI, next-generation computing, robotics, and quantum technologies.
Founding Partner, BFA Global Investments
Jonathan is the co-founder of BFA Global Investments, an Investment Management business dedicated to providing Australian and Asian investors with world-class private markets access and expertise. The business has built over A$300mn in AUM, has over 300 investors and has invested in leading companies including Groq, Epic Games, PsiQuantum and others, as well as leading funds such as Playground Global, M13, SKKY and Smash Capital.
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