The European Chips Act and other critical semiconductor industry topics will come into sharp focus at SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024, opening tomorrow in Vienna, Austria for the latest insights into sustainability, workforce development, and semiconductor supply chain resilience. Registration is open for the March 6-8 executive conference.
Themed Key Strategies for Europe’s Success: An Evolving Global Landscape, 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.
“We look forward to welcoming industry leaders to discuss how to capitalize on growth opportunities in Europe by sharpening the industry’s focus on building resilient operations to help ensure supply chain continuity,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “Collaboration will be instrumental in enabling the European microelectronics industry to accelerate Europe’s economic growth while building a sustainable future.”
ISS Europe Distinguished Speakers
- Jens Irmscher, VP Purchasing, QMP Sensors, Control Units Automated Driving, Semiconductors, BMW
- Katharina Westrich, Global Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor, Digital Industries, Siemens
- Jochen Thewes, Chairman of the Board of Management, Schenker
- Jo De Boeck, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer, imec
- Silke Sorger, VP of Procurement, Infineon Technologies
- David Bloss, Corporate VP in Manufacturing Supply Chain and Operations and the GM, Global Sourcing for Equipment and Materials, Intel
- Andreas Lippert, Head of Department (VP) Acquisition, Inward Investment, Saxony Economic Development Corporation
- Mikolaj Trunin, Deputy Director, Invest in Pomerania
- Sandrine Bronner, VP Supply Chain Semiconductor Division, Edwards
- Juergen Schmidt, VP Semiconductor Manufacturing Frontend, Robert Bosch
- Manfred Horstmann, Managing Director and Senior VP, GlobalFoundries Dresden
- Thomas Richter, Senior VP and Managing Director, Infineon Dresden
- Ivo Raaijmakers, Corporate VP and Executive Advisor, ASM
- Miriam Tolksdorf, Global Head Sustainability, Merck
- Handel Jones, Founder and CEO, International Business Strategies (IBS)
- Dionys van de Ven, President of Industrial X-Ray Systems (IXS) Division, Comet Yxlon
- Isabel Obieta, Programme Manager for Sustainable Semiconductors, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Commission
- Jean-Christophe Eloy, President and CEO, Yole Group
ISS Europe Sessions
Session 1: Market Trends and Key Strategies
Leading market analysts will address global semiconductor market trends and strategies, highlighting Europe’s challenges and opportunities in an evolving world.
Session 2: End-to-End Supply Chain Resilience
Experts will explore deglobalization trends, ways to secure the semiconductor supply chain and opportunities in both the front and back ends of semiconductor production such as process innovation and equipment advancements.
Session 3: Cultivating the Workforce and Leaders of Tomorrow
Thought leaders will provide insights into the actionable strategies companies can implement to cultivate the workforce of tomorrow. The discussions will highlight pathways for collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships that can strengthen the chip industry.
Session 4: Inspire Innovation, Empower Sustainability
Experts will examine how integrating advanced technologies – including automation and data analytics – can help address the industry’s sustainability goals, climate change, and growing digitalization.
Session 5: Sustainable Technology Solutions for Future Applications
Speakers will shed light on coming innovations across diverse applications – such as medical devices, data centers, artificial intelligence, and automotive – and their profound implications for the design and manufacture of semiconductors.
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 2023 award winners on March 7.
Business Networking
ISS Europe 2024 will feature several networking activities including a welcome reception at the Hilton Vienna Park on March 6, and an exclusive gala dinner at Hofburg Vienna on March 7, where attendees will meet with peers to explore new business partnerships and opportunities.
The symposium will close on March 8 with a networking lunch to celebrate International Women’s Day.