Forum on September 16 to Focus on Strategies to Drive Innovation, Resilience and Competitiveness Across European Chip Ecosystem
BRUSSELS, Belgium – September 2, 2025 – The European Chips Diversity Alliance (ECDA), a European Union-funded initiative coordinated by SEMI Europe, will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and professionals at the Inclusive Chips Forum – Designing the Difference on September 16, 2025. Registration is open.
Hosted at High Tech Campus 1 – The Strip 5656 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands and organized by Platform Talent voor Technologie, this full-day event will explore how inclusive workforce strategies can drive innovation, resilience, and competitiveness across the Dutch and European chip ecosystem.
According to research cited by EudaOrg, inclusive companies earn 2.5 times more revenue per employee and are 35% more productive than peers with less diverse workforces (Research and Markets). A 2021 Manufacturing Institute study warned that by 2030, 2.1 million jobs could go unfilled in manufacturing if hiring and retention trends continue. This is especially critical as 83% of Gen Z candidates report that a company’s commitment to inclusion is a deciding factor when choosing an employer (Monster survey).
“Events like the Inclusive Chips Forum are vital to building the semiconductor industry’s resilience and competitiveness,” said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. “By embracing equity and inclusion, we open the door to new perspectives, innovations, and talent that will secure Europe’s leadership in microelectronics for decades to come.”
The program will feature Dutch initiatives such as the Beethoven Project, as well as ECDA-led initiatives including research and training modules on fostering inclusion in industry. A panel discussion will address navigating inclusion challenges in policy, education, and industry.
Stakeholders from across Europe are invited to register and join the conversation on building a more diverse, innovative, and future-ready semiconductor workforce.
About ECDA
The European Chips Diversity Alliance (ECDA) is a collaborative initiative comprising 11 partners across Europe. ECDA works to expand access to training and employment in microelectronics by removing barriers for underrepresented and underserved communities, helping unlock the full spectrum of Europe’s talent pool. Learn more at diversityinchips.eu or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram.
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.
Contact Information:
Ana Isabel Billingslea / SEMI Europe
Phone: +49 15167987969
Email: [email protected]
Sherrie Gutierrez / SEMI Corporate
Phone: +1 831 889 3800
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