This lecture introduces a symposium organized by the instructor to discuss the impact of electronics on health, the environment, and the economy. The symposium aims to bring experts together to explore fundamental technology, computing, communication, design, and alternative applications of semiconductors. The instructor emphasizes the importance of promoting technology and engineering in the industrial society, leveraging technology for education, and fostering collaboration in research and development. The symposium includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and videotaped presentations to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and discussion among participants.