SEMICON Europa 2025 to Highlight Global Collaborations for European Economic Resilience

Commemorating Its 50th Anniversary, SEMICON Europa Opens November 18 in Munich 

MUNICH — November 17, 2025 — SEMICON Europa 2025, co-located with productronica, will return to Munich from November 18-21 to mark its 50th anniversary, bringing together global industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to strengthen Europe’s position in the global semiconductor landscape. Registration is open.

Themed Global Collaborations for European Economic Resilience, this year’s program will spotlight critical industry topics including sustainability, smart mobility, materials, advanced packaging, fab management, MEMS and sensors, and workforce development. 

“As we mark 50 years of SEMICON Europa, we look forward to bringing the industry together to explore the innovations and partnerships driving the future of Europe’s semiconductor industry,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “Looking ahead, global partnerships are essential to secure Europe’s prosperity, sustainability, and long-term leadership, and SEMICON Europa remains the platform where these collaborations take shape.”

“To meet the ever-growing demands of AI, the semiconductor industry must address the need for flexible, versatile compute architectures implemented in flexible, versatile technology platforms while addressing the increasing challenges of density, power, thermal and memory,” said Luc Van den hove, President and CEO of imec, who will present at SEMICON Europa. “At imec, we believe transformative innovation depends on our ability to join forces across the ecosystem—uniting system companies, technology developers, manufacturers, and academic partners. By expanding our infrastructure and fostering global collaboration, we not only shape the future of semiconductor technology but also set the pace for innovation and prosperity across industries. These advancements are also crucial for sectors such as automotive, health, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and security, where AI and cutting-edge semiconductor solutions are driving new capabilities and transforming key industries in Europe.”

Notable speakers at the SEMICON Europa CxO Summit on Tuesday, November 18 will include:

• Anne Hidma, Senior Vice President EUR & US, ASML
• André Grede, Chief Technology Officer, Comet
• Christian Koitzsch, President and Managing Director, European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC)
• Christian Senger, Member of the Board for Fully Autonomous Mobility and Transport & CEO ADMT GmbH, Volkswagen
• Christophe Frey, Vice-President of EU Engagements, Arm France
• Christophe Maleville, Chief Technology Officer, Soitec
• Fabio Gualandris, President Quality, Manufacturing & Technology, STMicroelectronics
• Herbert Blaschitz, Executive VP of Advanced Technology Facilities, Exyte
• Henri Berthe, President of the Semiconductor Segment, Schneider Electric
• Joerg Schulze, Spokesperson for the Bavarian Chips Alliance; Director, Fraunhofer IISB / Bayern Innovativ GmbH
• Luc Van den hove, President & CEO, imec
• Manfred Horstmann, General Manager and Senior Vice President, GlobalFoundries
• Narjiss Haddaoui, Managing Director, European Economics
• Oliver Schenk, Member of the European Parliament, European Parliament
• Pierre Chastanet, Head of Unit for Microelectronics & Photonics, European Commission
• Sébastien Dauvé, CEO, CEA-Leti
• Terence Gan, Executive Director, Institute of Microelectronics
• Tuomas Korpela, Business Development Senior Manager, Nokia

Other SEMICON Europa Highlights 

• ITF Chip into the Future - Powered by imec: This session will bring exclusive insights from imec and its ecosystem on how EU Chips Act initiatives like the NanoIC project and European pilot lines are bridging the gap between research and industrial adoption to strengthen economic resilience.
• Advanced Packaging Conference (APC): Leading experts will explore the latest innovations in chiplets, 2.5D/3D stacking, heterogeneous integration, advanced materials, and other packaging techniques that enable high-performance computing, AI, and next-generation electronics through improved power efficiency, miniaturization, and thermal management.
• Fab Management Forum (FMF): Presenters will explore strategies to enhance semiconductor manufacturing efficiency and performance. Topics include global market strategies, supply chain resilience, AI powered smart factories, and disruptive technologies.
• MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit: Participants will discover how the latest MEMS and imaging technologies are enabling next-level value creation across industries such as automotive, healthcare, and smart systems, with a focus on AI-enhanced sensing and data fusion in next-generation applications.
• Executive Forum Programs: Sessions will feature insights on global semiconductor strategy, emerging regional innovation hubs, and AI-driven technology roadmaps. Industry experts will also address smart mobility, advanced manufacturing, and end-to-end production excellence.
• TechARENA Programs: Focused on emerging technologies, TechARENA sessions will explore advancements in fields such as sustainable fab innovation, III-V technologies, future computing, and AI chip design. The discussions will also address global challenges related to supply chain management, sustainability, and talent development, with an emphasis on the role of European research and innovation in driving the growth of the semiconductor industry.

50th Anniversary Celebration Special Activities

As part of the 50th anniversary of SEMICON Europa, attendees are invited to experience a series of special installations and activities in Hall C2 that celebrate the past, present, and future of microelectronics industry.

• Innovation Journey to the Past: An immersive exhibition of vintage technologies showcasing the evolution of microelectronics, featuring retro devices, Polaroid photography, and classic video games.
• 50 Years Forward Time Capsule: An interactive station where visitors can submit written or video reflections on the future of microelectronics, with each contribution preserved as part of the anniversary celebration and rewarded with a gift.
• imec VR Experience: A virtual reality journey through technological innovation offering an engaging, forward-looking exploration of the semiconductor landscape.
• Golden Moments Studio: A special anniversary photo booth for attendees to capture memories.
• SEMI Networking Lounge: A quiet, comfortable space in the southwest corner of Hall C2 for meetings, collaboration, and recharging during the event.
• Pixels & Popcorn Theatre: A retro-inspired mini-cinema featuring twice-daily screenings of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope and Back to the Future, complete with complimentary popcorn and snacks.
• SEMI Startup Showcase: A pavilion featuring 33 emerging companies presenting breakthrough technologies and offering opportunities for networking, partnership exploration, and early-stage innovation discovery.

Programs in halls B1, C1, and C2 are complimentary for all SEMICON Europa and productronica visitors. For more details, please visit the SEMICON Europa 2025 website and connect with SEMI Europe on LinkedIn or Youtube @SEMIEurope (#SEMICONEuropa).

SEMICON Europa 2025 Sponsors

• Diamond: Comet, Soitec
• Platinum: imec, Mann+Hummel, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Schneider Electric, SUSS
• Gold: Edwards, European Economics, Evatec, Exyte,  KLA, Micron, Synopsys, TEL
• Silver: A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics, Lam Research, NY Creates, Semiconductor-X
• Headline: Invest in Bavaria, Invest in Pomerania
• Event: Accretech, Anzaplan, ASE, MKS | Atotech, CI SEMI, CTP Parkmakers, Deaxo, DSV, Entegris, EV Group (EVG), Flexciton, HCL Tech, IDA Ireland, INFICON, Nanores Lab, Planimize, SCREEN, Semilab, Spanish Society for Technological Transformation, Siemens, Techno Horizon, VAT

About SEMI 

SEMI^® is the global industry association connecting over 3,000 member companies and 1.5 million professionals worldwide across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. We accelerate member collaboration on solutions to top industry challenges through Advocacy, Workforce Development, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management and other programs. Our SEMICON^® expositions and events, technology communities, standards and market intelligence help advance our members’ business growth and innovations in design, devices, equipment, materials, services and software, enabling smarter, faster, more secure electronics. Visit www.semi.org, contact a regional office, and connect with SEMI on LinkedIn and X to learn more.