SEMICON West is not just a trade show; it’s the principal networking event in the semiconductor industry. It brings together industry leaders to connect, innovate, and explore emerging trends. SEMICON West 2024 was no different, offering 645 vendors, 400 speakers, and more than 40 sessions.
A Center of Inspiration
Concurrent with SEMICON West, Kiterocket held its upscale hospitality event, Kiterocket Lounge, on July 9 & 10, 2024. Located atop Moscone Center in San Francisco, the lounge was an integral part of the tradeshow weekend and a place where the industry’s foremost leaders, experts, and enthusiasts converged to forge partnerships, exchange ideas, and envision the future of semiconductor technology. Hosted by 14 prominent companies, the Kiterocket Lounge provided a semi-private setting for meetings, presentations, and networking sessions.
Martijn Pierik, founder and chair of Kiterocket, says, “Our goal is to enable good business opportunities for our clients and help them take full advantage of everything the show offers.”
Fostering Connections and Ideas
The Kiterocket Lounge buzzed with energy throughout SEMICON West, offering a platform for thought-provoking discussions and insightful presentations. Meticulously designed to inspire and educate, every corner of the lounge highlighted the latest advancements and future possibilities in semiconductor innovation.
A highlight of the Kiterocket Lounge was its role in catalyzing meaningful dialogue among industry leaders, key industry media, and analysts. The lounge facilitated more than 45 media and analyst briefings with prominent outlets such as Reuters, NBC, Bloomberg, Semiconductor Engineering, Semiconductor Digest, Yole Group, and Gartner, to name a few. These conversations delved into critical challenges and opportunities facing the semiconductor sector, setting potential trajectories for future developments. By connecting lounge hosts with influential media, the Kiterocket Lounge enabled them to communicate and amplify their message.
SEMICON West brings together everyone who’s anyone in the semiconductor industry. Kiterocket focuses on enabling good business for its clients through innovative hospitality. Attendees seized the opportunity to connect with peers, establish new partnerships, and strengthen existing relationships. Notably, the 18th annual invitation-only Kiterocket Lounge after-party on July 9 hosted more than 500 guests, followed by a premium happy hour on July 10 designed for more personal engagements with a select audience.
Looking Ahead at SEMICON West 2025 in Phoenix
As SEMICON West 2024 drew to a close, the impact of the Kiterocket Lounge continued to resonate within the semiconductor community. The platform allowed guests to highlight their industry advancements and emphasized the significance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in driving innovation forward. Many Kiterocket Lounge hosts have been sponsoring the event for several years, and they will continue to do so when SEMICON West relocates to Kiterocket’s home base in Phoenix in 2025.
The Kiterocket Lounge will then transition to a new home while maintaining its role as a pivotal venue for industry engagement. As we anticipate SEMICON West’s next chapter in Phoenix, the Kiterocket Lounge will uphold its legacy of connecting leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to facilitate further impactful dialogues and forge new partnerships that will continue to shape the future of semiconductor technology.
For more information about Kiterocket Lounge Phoenix at SEMICON West 2025, visit https://phx.kiterocketlounge.com/.
