SEMICON West 2025https://www.investinphoenix.com/why-phoenix/semicon-westSEMICON West 2025Phoenix is the future! SEMICON West 2025 makes its debut in Phoenix on October 7-9 at the Phoenix Convention Center. This milestone event gathers global leaders across the microelectronics supply chain to explore transformative technologies, develop the future workforce and drive strategic collaboration.<div class="ExternalClassE5AC3FCA46AD465F8CCFD09E59627F1B"><div><div><h2>​Connect with the City of Phoenix at SEMICON West 2025​​​<br></h2><div>​<h3>Phoenix is the future! </h3><p><br><a href="https://expo.semi.org/west2025/Public/Enter.aspx" target="_blank">SEMICON West 2025</a> makes its debut in Phoenix on October 7-9 at the Phoenix Convention Center. This milestone event gathers global leaders across the microelectronics supply chain to explore transformative technologies, develop the future workforce and drive strategic collaboration.<br></p><p>Learn how you can Invest in Phoenix, a city that has established itself as a tech hub and a place where the Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, and Bioscience industries are expanding and evolving. It’s also a city where Entrepreneurship and Innovation are nurtured and celebrated.​<br></p><p>Visit with representatives from the Phoenix Community and Economic Development team: <a href="https://expo.semi.org/west2025/Public/EventMap.aspx?shMode=E&ID=29855" target="_blank">Booth 693 - Phoenix Convention Center, North Building, Lower Level, Halls 1-6</a><br><br></p><h3>Invest In Phoenix news and resources​<br></h3><p></p><p></p><ul><li><p><a href="/news/61" target="_blank" title="Link to news article: SEMICON West Comes to Phoenix, Boosting City's Status on Global Tech Stage">SEMICON West Comes to Phoenix, Boosting City's Status on Global Tech Stage</a> (InvestInPhoenix.com)<br></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/convention-center-news/phoenix-convention-center-to-host-semicon-west-for-the-first-tim.html" target="_blank" title="Link to news article: Phoenix Convention Center to Host SEMICON West for the First Time">Phoenix Convention Center to Host SEMICON West for the First Time</a> (Phoenx.gov)<br></p></li><li><p><a href="/Documents/SEMICON_West_2025_brochure.pdf" title="Link to SEMICON West 2025 brochure" target="_blank">SEMICON West 2025 - Invest in Phoenix brochure​</a> (PDF)<br></p></li><li><p><a href="/Documents/Phoenix-Bioscience-Core.pdf" target="_blank" title="Link to Phoenix Bioscience Core brochure">Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) brochure​</a> (PDF)<br></p></li><li><p><a href="https://issuu.com/phxced/docs/invest_in_phoenix_brochure_2025" target="_blank" title="Link to Invest in Phoenix brochure flipbook">​​Invest In Phoenix brochure​</a> (issuu.com)<br></p></li></ul><p></p><p>Visit our <a href="/downloads" target="_blank">Research & Marketing Downloads page</a> to find additional information and resources about the Phoenix community and workforce.​​​​​​<br><br></p><h3>Phoenix Workforce Coalition Community of Practice Series: Semiconductor Industry<br></h3><p><br>The Phoenix Workforce Coalition invites you to the next session in its Community of Practice series on October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at South Mountain Community College, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/PP2kGMucGiELLKJZ8" target="_blank">7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042​</a></p><p>This dynamic half-day session will bring together employers, educators, city leaders and workforce partners to co-design the next phase of Phoenix's semiconductor talent pipeline. </p><p><a href="/events/44" target="_blank">Learn more about the session​</a> ​<br><br></p><h3>Phoenix Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ)​<br><br></h3><p>The Phoenix-area Foreign-Trade Zone No. 75 offers savings and supply chain efficiencies for importers. Companies can compete more effectively in the global marketplace with an FTZ designation, while saving time and money.<br></p><p>As Grantee, the City of Phoenix is responsible for establishing, administering and marketing the Foreign-Trade Zone program for the Greater Phoenix area​.<br></p><p><a href="/why-phoenix/international/ftz" target="_blank">Learn more about Phoenix FTZ 75​</a>​​<br></p></div></div></div></div>https://www.investinphoenix.com/images/CES_Hero%20Image_4.jpghttps://www.investinphoenix.com/images/CES_Thumbnail.jpgsemicon-westSEMICON West 2025Why Phoenixwhy-phoenix/semicon-west

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Bioscience + Healthcarehttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/FAQs/DispForm.aspx?ID=115Bioscience + Healthcare<div class="ExternalClass2E32E6399DA54869862E1A4814F04B79"><div><div><ul><li><p>Ranks <strong>1st</strong> in Life Science Job Growth in Life Science Markets<br></p></li><li><p>Ranks <strong>1st</strong> in Life Science Graduate Growth Rate<br></p></li><li><p>Ranked in the <strong>Top 20</strong> in Life Science Markets<br><em>Source: CBRE</em>​</p></li></ul></div><p>Phoenix is setting the standard for precision medicine. The City's four biomedical innovation hubs - Mayo Clinic's Discovery Oasis, Phoenix Medical Quarter/Midtown, Phoenix Bioscience Core, and Cotton Center - offer convenient access to major specialized clinical partners, world-renowned scientific collaborators, top-ranked institutes of research excellence, research hospitals, universities and medical schools. These resources provide distinct and connected bioecosystems that accelerate breakthroughs in health and life sciences. ​<br></p></div></div>10Bioscience + HealthcareGP0|#311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a;L0|#0311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a|CES;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da;GP0|#b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8;L0|#0b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8|Semicon West;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254daGrowing IndustriesFAQ
Advanced Manufacturinghttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/FAQs/DispForm.aspx?ID=116Advanced Manufacturing<div class="ExternalClass8362CD85926D4CA2A386E421BC745AB2"><div><div><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:2rem;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;"><li><p>​Ranks <strong>1st</strong> in Advanced Manufacturing Job Growth<br><em>Source: Jevan Capital</em><br></p></li><li><p>Ranks <strong>3rd</strong> for largest Industrial Pipeline <br><em>Source: CommercialSearch</em><br></p></li><li><p>Ranks <strong>5th</strong> best market for Industrial Leases <br><em>Source: CBRE</em><br></p></li></ul></div><p>Major players in advanced manufacturing, aerospace and bioscience are expanding in Phoenix for good reason. Phoenix provides the infrastructure, workforce and collaborative ecosystem needed to accelerate success in these cutting-edge industries. Notably, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is investing a staggering $165 billion to build six semiconductor fabrication plants, two advanced packaging facilities, and one research and development center in Phoenix.<br></p></div></div>11Advanced ManufacturingGP0|#311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a;L0|#0311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a|CES;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da;GP0|#b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8;L0|#0b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8|Semicon West;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254daGrowing IndustriesFAQ
Space + Defense + Mobilityhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/FAQs/DispForm.aspx?ID=117Space + Defense + Mobility<div class="ExternalClassEDE84A84AF154FADA784BE7B5DCD3BEF"><div><div><ul><li><p><strong>Phoenix owns and operates three strategically located airports:</strong> Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport, and Phoenix Goodyear Airport.<br><em>Source: City of Phoenix</em><br></p></li><li><p>Waymo operates fully<strong> autonomous rides in a 315-square-mile area</strong> of Metro Phoenix. <br><em>Source: Waymo</em><br></p></li><li><p>Arizona ranks as the <strong>3rd</strong> most attractive state for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing and Investment<br><em>Source: PwC</em></p></li></ul></div><p>Due to its favorable climate, strategic location for regional connectivity and thriving aerospace ecosystem, Phoenix offers the ideal setting for the next steps in the rapidly-evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry. Already a leader in advancement of electric and autonomous vehicles on the ground, the future of the movement of people and goods through the air will also be realized in the sky over Phoenix. <br></p></div></div>12Space + Defense + MobilityGP0|#311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a;L0|#0311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a|CES;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da;GP0|#b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8;L0|#0b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8|Semicon West;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254daGrowing IndustriesFAQ
Entrepreneurship + Innovationhttps://www.investinphoenix.com/Lists/FAQs/DispForm.aspx?ID=118Entrepreneurship + Innovation<div class="ExternalClass68D935A02813464FAF5BF14329938D5F"><div><div><ul style="box-sizing:border-box;padding-left:2rem;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1rem;"><li><p><strong>Leads all major U.S. cities</strong> in startup company density and growth<br><em>Source: Commercial Cafe</em>​​</p></li><li><p>Ranks <strong>10th</strong> in Top Tech Markets<br><em>Source: CBRE</em><br></p></li><li><p>Metro Phoenix features <strong>30+ entrepreneurial space</strong><strong>s:</strong> including coworking, makerspace and accelerators.<br><em>Source: City of Phoenix</em><br></p></li><li><p>Arizona ranks as the <strong>7th</strong> most friendly state for Entrepreneurs<br><em>Source: U.S. Census Bureau</em>​<br></p></li></ul></div><p>Phoenix is a city where businesses of all sizes thrive. Boasting one of the fastest-growing job markets and economies in the nation, it is home to Fortune 500 companies, while also being a place where smaller businesses expand and startups develop. Phoenix has the highly-skilled workforce, infrastructure and leadership that fuels an entrepreneurial spirit where fresh ideas are nurtured, and innovation is celebrated. <br></p></div></div>13Entrepreneurship + InnovationGP0|#311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a;L0|#0311916bd-b0ad-4976-81bc-30ec98ebb62a|CES;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254da;GP0|#b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8;L0|#0b46ceb09-987e-4bea-9b05-2863cfb9b6d8|Semicon West;GTSet|#a34b90d3-8600-496b-a17d-9e6a6a91b4a4;GPP|#2c09ba93-0ede-464d-9ecb-2df38f98bbca;GPP|#41a9ade5-c6dd-4fde-b0e5-5e7e8ca254daGrowing IndustriesFAQ

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