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February 14, 2023 | SEMIEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Key executives from leading semiconductor companies, market analysts, economists and policymakers will gather tomorrow for insights into the latest electronics industry trends, challenges and opportunities in Vienna, Austria at the annual SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2023. Registration is open for the Feb. 15-16 executive conference.
Themed EU Chips Act: Realizing Europe’s Ambition by 2030, ISS Europe will highlight economic, technology, market, business, and geopolitical developments influencing the global electronics manufacturing industry as well as their implications for strategic business decisions.
“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 rebalancing 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 semiconductor, 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
Leading market analysts and policymakers will focus on semiconductor demand drivers both in the near and long terms to help companies position themselves to seize growth opportunities in the years ahead.
Session 2: Vision for Europe 2030
Deglobalization 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 Fueled by Digitalization
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 tomorrow, Feb. 15.
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