The seminar on integrated circuit was organized by the National Science and Technology Infrastructure Center on August 19, 2008 under the auspices of the Department of Planning of MOST and the Department of Education, Science and Culture of the Ministry of Finance.

CSIP(Software and Integrated Circuit Promotion Center) and local representatives briefed on strengths and problems of the industry across the country and in key regions particularly. They believed a sound infrastructure system for integrated circuit should be set up by synergizing resources so as to keep abreast with countries that have an edge in the area. The representatives also held enthusiastic discussion on services, cooperation, organizational structure and guarantee measures related to the platform.