Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) takes pride as the horizontal enabler for its member companies that include all parts of the complex and comprehensive value chain - IC design companies, Manufacturers, Fabless companies, Equipment suppliers, Photovoltaic companies, EDA and material suppliers, Training and service providers, IP companies, Research institutes and Academia, as well as individual members. With the emergence of new technologies such as AI, robotics and industry 4.0 wave including the IoT technology, the industry is facing a dynamic explosion of growth and opportunities. SSIA has a new mandate under the Electronics Industry Transformation Map (ITM) to Diversify and grow the Singapore semiconductor industry, increase the overall productivity, develop new job skills and talent pipeline and internationalise local Electronics and semiconductor business. The association started in 2005 under the name “MIDAS” and is operating with an extended charter under the new name “SSIA” since early 2010.