A unique opportunity to attend this excellent seminar, for free, in Brussels!
A halve-day introduction to the semiconductor industry Technology, Manufacturing & Markets.

• Organized by SEMI, supported by ESIA
• Hosted by the European Commission, DG INFSO
• Provided by Malcolm Penn, Chairman & CEO of Future Horizons

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The original Silicon Chip training seminar, successfully presented for over 15 years, has been adapted for this unique session to provide EU key decision makers and those that support the development of recommendation for a competitive semiconductor industry with the basic fundamentals of the semiconductor industry technology, the manufacturing processes involved, the markets, industry economics and an understanding of the IT revolution and industry trends.

To enhance delegate understanding, audience interaction is encouraged and semiconductor devices, material samples and other visual aids are used throughout the seminar. Attendees will leave with increased confidence and a greater understanding of the semiconductor industry. The seminar will familiarize attendees with the industry background, its terminology, technology and markets served. No technical background is required.

Representatives, involved in the formulation for a competitive European industry, from the European Commission and Parliament, as well as representatives from national governments and related associations.

Malcolm Penn is the Chairman and founder of Future Horizons, the global semiconductor industry analysts. He is also the President of Future Horizons' Moscow-based subsidiary firm, East-West Electronics, the world’s top market research consultant on the Russian and East European electronics industry. Established in April 1989, Future Horizons provides business support services for use in opportunity analysis, business planning, and new market development in the semiconductor and related industries. Its areas of activity include market research reports, custom consulting, industry forums and seminars, IC and system design evaluation, and industry training.

Mr Penn has over 45 years experience in the electronics industry, and for most of that time has worked extensively throughout Europe as well as in the United States, the former USSR, Japan and Korea. Future Horizons was also a member of the 1994 European Commission sponsored Cornu Panel of senior industry executives responsible for publishing the “Report of the European Microelectronics Panel” used to help formulate the strategy for EC microelectronics support in Europe.

His industrial experience has involved him with all aspects of the management, manufacturing, marketing and use of electronic components, particularly semiconductor devices. His previous responsibilities included the management of semiconductor operations, export sales, sales forecasting, budgeting, market intelligence and data gathering, competitive analysis, new product planning, promotion and marketing of semiconductor components, and the design and development of digital electronic instrumentation.

Prior to establishing Future Horizons, Malcolm was Vice President of Dataquest and Director of Dataquest's European Operations, responsible for establishing all Dataquest's European-based research operations. Before joining Dataquest, he was Manager of Component Engineering for ITT Europe (now Alcatel), and prior to that, held various operations and marketing management positions with the worldwide ITT Semiconductor group.

Established in April 1989, Future Horizons provides market research and business support services for use in opportunity analysis, business planning and new market development. Its industry information seminars and Forums are widely considered to be the best of their kind. Emphasis is placed on the world-wide microelectronics and electronics industry, and the European market environment.

SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International) is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. SEMI member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster and more economical products that improve our lives. This sector employs around 105 000 direct jobs in Europe, in a market valued at around EUR 9 billion. SEMI maintains offices in Austin, Bangalore, Beijing, Brussels, Hsinchu, Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C.

The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), part of the European Electronic Component manufacturer's Association (EECA), represents the European-based manufactures of semiconductor devices. The semiconductor industry provides the key enabling technologies at the forefront of the development of the digital economy. This sector supports around 115 000 jobs directly and up to 500 000 induced jobs in Europe, in a market valued at around EUR 26bn in 2008.