The 2025 JFS Conference and Compound Semiconductor Industry Expo opened in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (Optics Valley of China, or OVC) on April 23. It attracted nearly 300 exhibitors covering the entire industry chain and global industry leaders.

The 2025 JFS Conference and Compound Semiconductor Industry Expo opens. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

The event features 11 parallel forums and nearly 200 themed presentations. Focusing on technological breakthroughs, industrial implementation, and cultural empowerment, it provides attendees with insights into the latest industry trends and technological advancements.

Projects totaling 10.9 billion yuan ($1.49 billion) were signed during the opening ceremony. The Jiufengshan Laboratory also unveiled a new technical service system and an equipment and materials verification platform.

Global industry leaders attend the event. [Photo/WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

With the Jiufengshan Laboratory, OVC is accelerating the development of its compound semiconductor industry, as compound semiconductors become the "core engine" for strategic fields such as next-generation communications, new energy vehicles, quantum information, and artificial intelligence. 

OVC has developed a comprehensive plan for the Jiufengshan Science Park, established a dedicated compound semiconductor fund, and is building an innovative industrial block. Within three years, the goal is to attract and cultivate 100 upstream and downstream enterprises, create an industrial zone worth 100 billion yuan, and establish a global beacon in the compound semiconductor sector.