Tradeshows & Conferences
TESTCONX 2026
Where Technology Insights Meet Industry Leaders
This event brings together key players from across the industry to explore the latest technological innovations, market trends, and strategic challenges shaping the future. Through conferences, panels, and networking sessions, participants will gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and connect with decision-makers driving change across the ecosystem.
Yole Group will be attending the event and will be on site throughout the program. Our experts will be available to discuss market trends, technology developments, and business opportunities, and to share our latest insights and analyses. We look forward to meeting industry leaders, partners, and innovators during the event.
Yole Group will be part of program with:

John West
Chief Analyst, Semiconductor Equipment
Tuesday March 3rd
8am: Turning Disruption into Advantage: A Socket Supplier’s Perspective
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The global semiconductor industry is undergoing profound structural change. The rapid expansion of fabless chipmakers – fuelled by evolving design ecosystems – and government actions such as subsidies, tariffs, and protectionist policies are redefining the balance of power across the supply chain. These shifts are not only altering where devices are designed, built, and tested, but also reshaping the dynamics of who buys, specifies, and influences the selection of test and burn-in sockets. This presentation explores how these market disruptions are transforming the test socket landscape. It will highlight key trends driving this realignment, analyze their implications for socket suppliers, and offer strategic insights on how to adapt and thrive – turning industry turbulence into competitive advantage.
John West
Chief Analyst, Semiconductor Equipment
John West is Chief Analyst, Semiconductor Equipment at Yole Group
John West is Chief Analyst, Semiconductor Equipment at Yole Group.
He has over 20 years of industry experience and a successful track record in various strategy and consulting projects.
John has a Bachelor's degree in Medical Physics from King's College London and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.