SEMI ISS Europe 2025 to Spotlight AI as a Catalyst for Europe’s Competitiveness and Innovation

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Leading industry experts, economists, policymakers, and technology leaders will gather at the SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2025, March 12-14 in Sopot, Poland, to explore the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in driving Europe’s semiconductor industry forward. This year’s symposium will focus on how AI is set to become a key catalyst in enhancing Europe’s global competitiveness, with projections estimated to have a $2 trillion impact across multiple sectors by 2030. Registration is open.

Themed AI: Catalyst to Propel Europe’s Competitiveness, ISS Europe 2025 will delve into the economic, technological, market, and societal trends reshaping the semiconductor industry. Experts will examine how AI applications across the semiconductor supply chain can foster innovation, efficiency, and co-opetition (collaboration and competition), which will be essential for Europe’s future leadership in the global market. 

“These are pivotal times for semiconductor industry leaders to align strategies and capitalize on growth opportunities powered by AI,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “Europe has a unique opportunity to drive global semiconductor growth by harnessing AI to strengthen innovation, enhance supply chain resilience, and bolster Europe’s leadership. At ISS Europe, executives and leaders will share insights on advancing R&D, accelerating AI-driven technologies, and positioning Europe at the forefront of the digital revolution.”

ISS Europe 2025 Highlights

Session 1: Europe’s Strategy in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape

Industry leaders will analyze how Europe is addressing global market trends and navigating geopolitical challenges to maintain a leadership position and drive innovation.

Session 2: Technology Roadmap to Net Zero: Breakthroughs and Energy Strategies

Experts will discuss breakthrough technologies, energy strategies, and AI-driven innovations shaping the semiconductor industry’s journey toward Net Zero and achieving sustainability goals.

Session 3: Shaping Europe’s Future Workforce: Strategies for Growth

Thought leaders will share actionable strategies to cultivate the workforce of tomorrow, emphasizing collaboration between industries, academia, and governments to drive innovation and sustainable growth.

Session 4: AI for Smarter Sustainable Manufacturing

Speakers will explore how AI can transform semiconductor manufacturing with smarter, sustainable processes while addressing workforce readiness and revitalizing European manufacturing capabilities.

Session 5: Driving Innovation to the Next Generation from Materials to System Level

Experts will highlight next-generation advancements in materials, design, and AI that are driving semiconductor innovation and enabling future technological breakthroughs.

Business Networking

ISS Europe 2025 will feature several networking activities including a welcome reception at the Grand Hotel Sopot and an exclusive gala dinner at Sheraton Sopot Hotel, where attendees can connect with peers to explore new business and collaboration opportunities.