The Engine of Progress? Every Tech Frontier Runs on Chips

Behind every car, robot and data centre lies the same invisible layer: the semiconductor. Chips are system-defining technologies, enabling what products can sense, decide and do. As electrification, autonomy and intelligent systems accelerate, semiconductors become a decisive competitive advantage across industries. Bringing together perspectives from industry, research and markets, this discussion explores how chips power today’s technologies and shape the next era of innovation.