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【Alliance News】A Step Further in Two Years: Gallium Oxide Tech and Industry Progress | AGOA Attends The 2nd Conference on Gallium Oxide Technology and Industrial Development
日期：2026-11-03阅读：75
01 Bringing the Industry Together to Explore the Development of Gallium Oxide
The 2nd Conference on Gallium Oxide Technology and Industrial Development was successfully held in Fuyang, Hangzhou, from October 29 to 30, 2026. The conference was organized by Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Hangzhou International Innovation Institute of Zhejiang University, and Xidian University, and co-organized by Hangzhou Garen Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Fujia Gallium Technology Co., Ltd., and Semiconductor Online.
The event brought together experts, scholars, and industry representatives from leading universities, research institutes, and companies across the industrial chain. More than 300 participants from the gallium oxide community gathered for the conference, while 19 companies and organizations presented their products and technologies on site. Discussions focused on gallium oxide materials, epitaxy, devices, and industrial applications, providing a platform to explore technological innovation and industrial development.
The conference offered not only an opportunity for in-depth exchange on the latest technological advances and industry developments in gallium oxide, but also a window into the changes the sector has undergone over the past two years.
From 2024 to 2026, the gallium oxide industry continued to make progress in material preparation, device research and development, and industrial deployment. Domestic gallium oxide substrate technology advanced toward 8-inch wafers, while new progress was also made in 12-inch single-crystal growth and large-diameter epitaxy. Meanwhile, research into power devices, solar-blind ultraviolet detection, and device reliability continued to deepen. The industry's focus gradually expanded beyond material preparation capabilities to include device performance improvements and industrial applications.
As key technologies continue to advance, the industrialization of gallium oxide has become an increasingly important focus for the sector. Policy support has further strengthened the momentum for industrial development. China's 15th Five-Year Plan, released in 2026, explicitly calls for promoting the industrialization of ultra-wide-bandgap semiconductors such as gallium oxide and diamond, providing policy support for the industry's growth.
Technological breakthroughs and industrial development are advancing hand in hand, creating new opportunities for the gallium oxide industry. Bringing together universities, research institutes, and companies across the industrial chain, this year's conference provided a platform for discussions on materials, devices, and industrial applications, while creating opportunities for industry stakeholders to share experience and explore potential collaborations.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Researcher Qi Hongji, Director of the Hangzhou Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics. Academician Yang Deren of Zhejiang University led the distinguished group of attendees at the conference.
Conference Highlights
02 AGOA Updates: Strengthening Industry Connections and Deepening Engagement with Members
As an industry platform dedicated to exchange and industrial collaboration in the field of gallium oxide, the Asian Gallium Oxide Alliance (AGOA) actively participated in this year's conference. The Alliance engaged with industry peers from universities, research institutes, and enterprises, gaining further insights into technological progress and industrial needs across the gallium oxide sector.
AGOA in Dialogue
During the conference, AGOA set up an exhibition booth to engage with attendees and corporate representatives, introduce the Alliance's development and membership services, and expand its industry network. As research and industrialization in gallium oxide continue to advance, the conference also provided an opportunity for AGOA to connect with more prospective member organizations. These interactions reflect the sustained interest of research teams and companies in gallium oxide, as well as the growing demand for industry exchange and resource collaboration.
AGOA in Action
Meanwhile, AGOA continued to support the promotional and exhibition needs of its member organizations. Taking advantage of the conference, the Alliance conducted on-site filming of member companies, capturing footage of their exhibition booths, products, and related activities. Through video and other formats, these materials document the presence and industry practices of member organizations, providing them with more opportunities for visibility and engagement.
Promotional videos featuring member organizations will be released in the coming weeks, further showcasing their activities and highlighting developments across the industry.
Group Photo of AGOA and Its Member Organizations
From industry exchange to member services, AGOA remains committed to connecting resources across the gallium oxide value chain and facilitating communication between research and industry. Through industry conferences, member visits, promotional activities, and information sharing, the Alliance continues to stay informed about industry developments and member needs, expand channels for exchange, and foster resource sharing and collaboration.
Looking ahead, AGOA will continue to serve as a bridge across the industry, creating more opportunities for member organizations to showcase their achievements and expand their industry networks. By bringing together universities, research institutes, and enterprises, the Alliance aims to contribute to technological innovation and the industrial development of gallium oxide.
AGOA Mascot Naming Campaign
In addition, AGOA held a mascot naming campaign at its exhibition booth during the conference, inviting attendees to vote for their preferred name from a shortlist of candidates. The activity provided an opportunity to bring the Alliance closer to industry peers. Going forward, AGOA will launch an online campaign to invite more members of the gallium oxide community to take part in naming the mascot, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the development of the Alliance's culture.
03 Industry Highlights: Bringing Together Research Expertise and Showcasing the Latest Advances in Gallium Oxide
Technological innovation is a key driver of the gallium oxide industry's development. This year's conference featured invited plenary presentations and two parallel technical sessions focusing on gallium oxide materials and devices, bringing together numerous experts and scholars to share their latest research findings and technological explorations.
During the invited plenary sessions, experts and scholars delivered presentations on a range of topics, including gallium oxide material growth, crystal structures and doping, defect engineering, heteroepitaxy, and power device development, highlighting the latest research progress in these areas. The presentations also covered thermal management and high-temperature characteristics of large-area gallium oxide devices, trends in gallium oxide materials technology, and future application prospects. Together, they offered a multifaceted overview of developments in the field, spanning fundamental materials research, device development, and application exploration.
The materials session focused on research areas such as large-diameter single-crystal growth, epitaxial processes, defect characterization, and doping control. The devices session featured discussions on power devices, solar-blind ultraviolet detection, device thermal management, and radiation hardening.
Spanning the entire process from material growth to device applications, and from fundamental research to engineering development, these academic exchanges further highlighted the breadth and depth of technological advances in gallium oxide. They also offered new perspectives on communication and collaboration among different segments of the industrial chain.
04 Looking Ahead: Bringing Industry Resources Together to Advance Gallium Oxide Industrialization
During the roundtable forum, themed "How Far Is Gallium Oxide Material Industrialization?", participating experts held in-depth discussions on gallium oxide material preparation, device reliability, and pathways to industrialization. The discussion focused on key technical challenges, including large-diameter wafer processing, epitaxial growth, and material defect control, while also exploring device reliability validation, application scenario selection, and mechanisms for collaboration across the industrial chain.
In light of the industry's current stage of development, the experts emphasized the need to strengthen joint validation between the materials and device sectors, advance the development of testing standards and shared public service platforms, and explore a step-by-step approach to industrialization based on application areas such as EV charging infrastructure, data centers, aerospace, and deep-ultraviolet detection. These efforts are expected to help move gallium oxide technology from laboratory research toward practical applications.
The roundtable was moderated by Researcher Zhang Long, Director of the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Panel guests included Zhang Daohua, Chief Scientist for Fourth‑Generation Semiconductors at Shenzhen Pinghu Laboratory; Feng Zhihong, Chief Scientist of the 13th Research Institute, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC); Zhang Hui, Chairman of Hangzhou Garen Semiconductor Co., Ltd.; and Professor Zhang Hongliang from Xiamen University.
The roundtable discussion also highlighted that the gallium oxide industry is currently at a critical stage of transition from technological accumulation to engineering validation. Bridging the gap between material performance, device reliability, and application requirements will be essential to advancing industrialization. In the face of both opportunities and challenges, industry stakeholders are encouraged to remain confident, work together to overcome technical challenges, seek breakthroughs through innovation, and build consensus through collaboration, jointly ushering the gallium oxide industry into a new stage of development.
Over the past two years, the gallium oxide industry has continued to make progress in material preparation, device research and development, and industrial deployment, with exploration of commercialization pathways gaining momentum. In this process, closer integration of scientific research and industrial practice, coordination across different segments of the value chain, and effective connections between industry resources have become increasingly important. Through continuous exploration and practical experience, the Asian Gallium Oxide Alliance (AGOA) has gradually established six major service areas and continued to improve its service framework, providing support for industry exchange and industrial collaboration.
Looking ahead, the Asian Gallium Oxide Alliance (AGOA) will continue to monitor technological advances and industrial needs, enhance its membership services, and foster communication and collaboration among experts, research teams, and enterprises. The Alliance will also promote resource sharing and greater coordination across the industry. As the gallium oxide sector enters a new stage of development, AGOA will continue working alongside industry peers, bringing together innovation-driven efforts to advance the industrialization of gallium oxide.
