SEMI ISS Europe 2023 opens with European Chips Act, sustainability, talent, and chip supply chain resilience in focus

“It is a priority for Europe to accelerate the semiconductor ecosystem by building on existing strengths,” said Christin Eisenschmid, Managing Director, Vice President, and General Manager at Intel Germany. “Intel is committed to contributing to this important goal and to help rebalance the European supply chain.”

“With its traditional strengths in 5G communications, Industry 4.0, and automotive, Europe has tremendous opportunities ahead in semiconductor design,” said Rebecca Dobson, Corporate Vice President EMEA at Cadence. “To convert these opportunities into growth for the region, we need to collaborate across the ecosystem, develop and invest in our workforce, and inspire and support entrepreneurship.”

“Semiconductor technology is at a turning point and complex 3D design architectures enforce the creation of new inspection strategies,” said Dionys van de Ven, President of Comet Yxlon. “Time-to-market is a critical element in semiconductors, and new inspection strategies will ensure sustainable product introductions.”

ISS Europe distinguished speakers:

• Michael Wiesmüller, Head of Department of Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility Innovation and Technology, Federal Ministry Republic of Austria
• Dallal Slimani, Vice President of Semiconductor Segment, Schneider Electric
• Francisco J. Ibáñez, Senior Policy Officer, Microelectronics and Photonics Industry, DG Connect, European Commission
• Rebecca Dobson, Corporate Vice President EMEA, Cadence
• Dionys van de Ven, President, Comet Yxlon
• Christin Eisenschmid, Managing Director, Vice President and General Manager, Intel Germany
• Pierre Barnabé, Group CEO and Director, Soitec
• Sabine Herlitschka, CEO, Infineon Technologies Austria
• Jo De Boeck, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, imec
• Leo McHugh, Vice President Industrial Automation Technology, Analog Devices
• Yin Chang, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, ASE Global

ISS Europe sessions:

• Session 1: Industry strategy and market forecast - Market analysts and policymakers will focus on semiconductor demand drivers both in the near and long term to help companies position themselves to seize growth opportunities in the years ahead
• Session 2: Vision for Europe 2030 - Deglobalisation of the semiconductor supply chain will be the featured topic and the session will include a panel discussion featuring thought leaders from Analog Devices, ASE, imec, Intel, and Soitec
• Session 3: Disruptive technology roadmap: Opportunities fuelled by digitalisation - Experts will discuss the critical role of innovation and disruptive technologies in the emergence of a vast array of electronic applications in industries including medical, automotive, agriculture, and Cloud computing
• Session 4: Closing the talent gap and cultivating the workforce of tomorrow - The session will explore how inclusive leadership is essential to building a diverse and sustainable workforce and overcoming critical industry challenges such as the global talent shortage. The session will include a panel discussion featuring semiconductor industry representatives
• Session 5: Smart and green manufacturing solutions - Thought leaders will provide insights into novel technologies and solutions for improving semiconductor manufacturing efficiencies and reducing the industry’s carbon footprint

European SEMI award

Each year since 1989, SEMI Europe has presented the European SEMI Award to a person or team who has made a significant contribution to the European semiconductor, micro-systems, photovoltaic, or display industries. SEMI Europe will announce the 2022 award winners on 15^th February 2023.