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November 13, 2023 | SEMIEstimated reading time: 4 minutes
SEMICON Europa 2023 opens tomorrow with industry experts from across the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain gathering to present insights into the latest developments and trends across key semiconductor industry growth segments including advanced packaging, materials, MedTech and mobility. Themed Shaping a Sustainable $1 Trillion Era, SEMICON Europa 2023 will also spotlight critical semiconductor industry issues such as sustainability, green manufacturing and workforce development. The SEMICON Europa exhibition and conferences – 14-17 November at Messe München, in Munich, Germany – are co-located with productronica. Registration is open.
“We look forward to deep diving into the innovations that are driving semiconductor industry growth in Europe and globally,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “Companies from across the semiconductor supply chain will meet to explore new business and technology opportunities and ways to accelerate innovation.”
“Semiconductor technology is essential for enabling a sustainable future, but it also poses significant environmental challenges,” said Luc Van den hove, CEO and President of imec, host of the ITF towards NETZERO event at SEMICON Europa. “Experts of ITF towards NETZERO will offer insights into strategies for making the semiconductor business more environmentally friendly. Industry leaders collaboration is crucial to reduce environmental impact and reach net zero.”
SEMICON Europa 2023 Highlights
Day 1 – November 14
- CEO Summit – Executives from Cadence, CEA-Leti, Comet Group, Edwards, Infineon Technologies, Intel, imec and TSMC will share perspectives on key topics such as sustainability and innovation paving the way to the future of the European semiconductor industry.
- ITF towards NETZERO - Powered by imec – Industry leaders will discuss environmental challenges and innovative sustainability approaches in the semiconductor industry.
- ALD TechDay – Powered by Beneq – Experts from Yole Intelligence, Beneq and imec will deep dive into innovative Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) applications
- TechARENA Program – Integrated Photonics: Experts will provide insights into the significance of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) in future of communications, biosensing, and manufacturing.
- SEMI Networking Night
Day 2 – November 15
- Advanced Packaging Conference (APC)
- Fab Management Forum (FMF)
- Executive Forum Program
- Global GAAC Summit - Smart Mobility Forum
- Electrification and Power Semiconductors
- Smart MedTech Forum
- Smart Manufacturing
- TechARENA Program
- Future Disruptions
- Future of Computing
- Future of Work
Day 3 – November 16
- Executive Forum Program
- Empowering People and Industries to Innovate and Invest for a Better Future
- Connecting Automotive to SiC Manufacturing
- Fireside chat with Wolfspeed CFO Neill Reynolds
- Materials Innovation
- TechARENA Program
- SCREEN: Innovation for a Sustainable World
- EU Digital Future Forum
- SEMI Industry Headwinds: European PFAS Restriction Proposal
- SOI for Automotive
Day 4 – November 17
- Executive Forum Program
- Innovation Showcase
- TechARENA Program
- European Film Premiere: Chip In
- Meet the SEMIs
Special Features in Hall B0
- SEMI Technology Playground – Network with peers and explore interactive technology including a flight simulator, Volkswagen electro minibus IB Buzz, VR Game and a hologram.
- SEMI University – Industry experts and newcomers will learn about the semiconductor training curriculum during the daily Coffee Hour.
- SEMICON Europa Podcast Station - Powered by 3D InCites – Industry leaders will provide insights on semiconductor and microelectronics trends and offer inspiring career success stories.
SEMICON Europa 20 Under 30 Award
The recipients of the inaugural edition of the SEMICON Europa 20 Under 30 recognition program will be announced during the CEO Summit and Future of Work sessions. This esteemed award celebrates the industry's most promising young leaders who have showcased notable success in their careers within the microelectronics supply chain.
The award recognizes emerging talents who are effecting significant change in the industry, demonstrating outstanding leadership, a dedication to success, community involvement, and a collaborative approach to innovation.
2023 Award Recipients
- Andrea Opreni, Development Engineer for MEMS Design and Simulation, Bosch
- Odysseas Economides, Managing Director, Robo Educational and Research Robotics
- Anna McEvoy, Project Manager Ireland, Edwards
- Ayda Iranzadeh, Digital Transformation Program Manager, X-FAB MEMS Foundry
- Balazs Bordas, Digital Twin Implementation Lead, Merck
- Brenda Barth Ferreira, Software Engineer, Besi
- Christina Kaiser, Senior Engineer Integration Engineering, GlobalFoundries
- Eloise Bond, Process Engineer, KLA (SPTS division)
- Kai Hahn, Project Manager, Comet Yxlon
- Katie Naughton, Field Marketing Specialist I, Cadence
- Laura Esposito, Process Support Engineer Epitaxy, Applied Materials
- Marieke Vermeulen, Product Engineer, Melexis
- Mariusz Grabowski, Design Engineer II, Cadence
- Nico Kerber, Sensor Architect, Bosch Sensortec
- Nicolai Behmann, Technical Solution Architect, Siemens EDA
- Nicolas Massignani, Development Engineer, Edwards
- Patrick Döll, Physical IC Design Engineer, Racyics
- Raphael Hardegger, Product Manager Advanced Products, VAT Vakuumventile
- Shana Massar, R&D Engineer, imec
- Théo Le Signor, Sensor Design Engineer, Melexis
For more details, please visit the SEMICON Europa 2023 website and connect with SEMI Europe on Twitter or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#SEMICONEuropa).
SEMICON Europa Sponsors
- Platinum: Cadence, Global Now Pte. Ltd, Koh Young Europe, Macquarie, and Tokyo Electron Europe (TEL)
- Gold: Comet Yxlon, Edwards, Exyte, KLA, Resonac Europe, and Schneider Electric
- Silver: Evatec, Invest in Pomerania, Microchip USA, Semilab, Soitec, SÜSS MicroTec, and ZEISS
- Event sponsors: ASE Global, Atotech an MKS Brand, ATREG, Beneq, DB Schenker, EBARA, Entegris, EVGroup (EVG), Flexciton, Huawei, imec, INFICON, Lam Research, Merck, NXP Semiconductors, Panasonic Connect, Photon Delta, Sachsen-Anhalt, Samsung, SCREEN, Synopsys, VAT and Watlow
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