Building on the strengths of the European semiconductor value chain: balancing European competition rules and the global reality 

The European semiconductor supply chain has all the necessary ingredients to not only retain but also reinforce its global competitiveness: a strong ecosystem built around regional clusters, world-class R&D leadership, a highly skilled workforce and leading equipment and material suppliers. 

The European Union is also committed to supporting the industry: the recent launch of the second High Level Group on Key Enabling Technologies and the publication of a European strategy for electronics demonstrate this engagement.  

The 7th Brussels Forum will discuss what more Europe’s industry and policy-makers can do both individually and together to maintain Europe’s position in the global semiconductor market. How can industry build on its leading positions and expertise and optimize synergies? How can Europe balance its values and rules on free competition on the one hand, with the need to provide for a global level playing field on the other? 

 
Issues to be addressed include: 

Networking opportunities at the SEMI Brussels Forum

The SEMI Brussels Forum is addressed to:

• European Commission representatives working directly or indirectly the issues of Competitiveness, Innovation, Technology and Energy
• Members and staff of the European Parliament representing regions with critical semiconductor activity or manufacturing activities and/or active in relevant policy fields
• National Government representatives and Permanent Representation offices
• Regional representation offices in Brussels
• Industry high-level management representatives
• High-level representatives from clusters with semiconductor and related technologies
• Heads of Industrial and Regional associations
• Editors from Industry, National and EU media

SEMI Europe Advocacy Partners Dinner- 23 May 2013

A networking dinner will be organized the evening before for our Advocacy Partners and key representatives of European public authorities. To find out more about the SEMI Europe Advocacy Partners program, please click here.  

Why are Semiconductors key for Europe's Industry?

Click here to read our partners’ statements in support of maintaining semiconductor manufacturing and expertise in Europe:

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Single European Semiconductor Strategy for Europe

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SEMI Europe White Paper

Related event: imec Technology Forum, 22-23 May 2013, Brussels

Interested in the 7th SEMI Brussels Forum? Then why not also join the imec Technology Forum that will take place immediately before the 7th SEMI Brussels Forum? Bringing together representatives from imec and the global semiconductor, healthcare and ICT industry, the ITF 2013 gives you an insight into market trends and technological evolutions. Further information available at www.itf2013.be

Register for both events and attend the ITF 2013 at a reduced rate!

To benefit from this offer, please first confirm your registration for the SEMI Brussels Forum and then contact Olfa.Marzouk@imec.be