About Us
Global Tech Advocates is the only truly international grassroots tech community, uniting the private sector in multiple cities and regions worldwide.
More than 30,000 business leaders, experts and investors volunteer their time to campaign for the betterment of the global tech industry.
The Global Tech Advocate - Semiconductor Working Group aims to unite corporates, investors, policymakers, and innovators to share knowledge, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and collaborate to advance the semiconductor industry globally.
By fostering strong partnerships across numerous countries focusing on semiconductors including Taiwan, UK and others, the aim is to elevate global collaboration in the semiconductor industry to new heights.
Objectives & Activity Plan
OBJECTIVES:
- Encourage Collaboration: Foster cooperation across countries, regions, and verticals to drive innovation in semiconductor technology.
- Global Hub Integration: Connect various semiconductor hubs worldwide to share ideas and best practices
- Policy Facilitation: Enable discussions among policymakers and think tanks to evaluate semiconductor strategies that leverage regional strengths and promote mutually beneficial collaborations.
ACTIVITY PLAN:
- Annual Event: Host an annual semiconductor event during London Tech Week
- Regional Events: Organize regional semiconductor events in different semiconductor hubs around the world leveraging other GTA groups in Japan, Korea, Malaysia, India and US
GTA Semiconductor Working Group Team
Josh Liu
Lead at GTA Semiconductor Group
Hi, I’m Josh, the Lead and Founder of the GTA Semiconductor Working Group. I also run SemiVentures, a semiconductor advisory firm dedicated to connecting Taiwan’s supply chain and expertise with EMEA to drive semiconductor innovation. My inspiration for founding the GTA Semiconductor Group is to facilitate and foster global collaboration in the semiconductor industry, strengthening strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange across key markets.
Ian Tai (Chunhung)
Community Engagement Lead
Hi, I’m Ian (Chunhung) graduated from LSE with an MSc in Data and Society. I’m interested in (tech) supply chain management. I’m excited to join the semiconductor community and contribute to the community engagement. Looking forward to seeing you in the LinkedIn group discussions and (online/in-person) events!
Hsuan Ping Lin (Eric)
Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Specialist
Hi, I am Eric from Taiwan. I just graduated from KCL and currently serve as a business development representative / marketer at an IT consultancy. It’s my pleasure to join this team and share insights on Taiwan semiconductor industry. Let’s have some productive communication in this promising field!
Andy Kuo (Yen-Ting Kuo)
Website Designer
Hi, I’m Andy from Taiwan. I’m currently studying Data Science at UCL and previously worked as a Business and Operations intern at Texas Instruments. It’s my honor to share some information in semiconductor industry with you!
Supporting Partners
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Semi Ventures - Leading advisory firm specialised in semiconductor
UK Industry Voice for Semiconductor
DigiTimes is a leading semiconductor news and research outlet.
Community Initiative
SemiGateway - Comunity Initiative
Founded by SemiVentures and the GTA Semiconductor Working Group, SemiGateway empowers global innovators by providing direct access to Taiwan’s world-class semiconductor ecosystem, including foundries, IC design partners, and supply chain expertise.
Our mission is to position Taiwan as the global hub for semiconductor innovation, bridging the gap between emerging semiconductor leaders and Taiwan’s unparalleled manufacturing and R&D capabilities.
Through strategic collaborations and tailored support, SemiGateway drives technological advancements and fosters a thriving, globally connected semiconductor community.
