Background and Introduction of the SMIA

Memory serves as the pillar of the semi-conductor industry and the bedrock of the whole information technology industry. It has a long industrial chain covering wafer design, wafer manufacturing, controller design and firmware algorithm, chip packaging, chip testing, platform adaptation and certification, branding and marketing. Thanks to the booming development of consumer electronics, big data, AIoT and Auto electronics, China has grown into a large market for global memory chips. Fueled by strong demand, China has generated the world’s most vigorous industry cluster that bridges enterprises with business in wafer, controller, packaging, devices, SOC platform, module and terminal.

Rapid growth and collaborative development drive the emergence of Shenzhen Memory Industry Association (hereinafter referred to as "SMIA"). Founded in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in 2019, the SMIA, a non-governmental social group in the semiconductor industry, focuses on domestic production and global business. With the goal of “Focus on Memory Sector to Achieve Collaborative Development”, the SMIA creates a platform for industry service so as to build a collaborative industry ecosystem.

The Global Memory Innovation Forum (GMIF) is the most important annual event of SMIA. This forum aims to build an international and professional communication platform for the global memory industry to discuss new technologies, applications, cooperation, and opportunities. The forum is dedicated to providing communication opportunities for upstream and downstream manufacturers in the storage industry, consolidating the synergy and complementary development among industry partners, helping participating companies promote their products and brands, and empowering the global memory industry chain to win together!