SOPOT, Poland ─ March 11, 2025 –The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2025 is set to open tomorrow in Sopot, Poland, bringing together top executives, industry experts, policymakers, and thought leaders to delve into how Europe can leverage AI-driven innovation to enhance its global competitiveness. Registration is open.
Themed AI: Catalyst to Propel Europe’s Competitiveness, ISS Europe will spotlight the most urgent challenges and opportunities facing Europe’s microelectronics sector. Discussions will focus on AI’s role in smart manufacturing, strategies for enhancing supply chain resilience, technology breakthroughs driving sustainability, and innovative approaches to workforce development.
"Collaboration across industry, academia, and government will be instrumental in fostering innovation, enhancing supply chain resilience, and developing the highly skilled workforce needed to secure Europe’s competitive edge," said Laith Altimime, President of SEMI Europe. "We look forward to welcoming industry leaders to discuss how we can harness the transformative power of AI to strengthen the semiconductor value chain, drive sustainable growth, and position Europe as a global technology leader."
ISS Europe Distinguished Speakers
- Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
- Benedikt Ernst, SVP, Head of Strategy & Transformation, Electronics, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- Bill Lussier, Managing Director, Tokyo Electron Europe Ltd (TEL)
- Charles Vaillant, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Digital Officer, MANN+HUMMEL
- Christophe Frey, VP of EU Engagements and General Manager, Arm France
- Dariusz Standerski, Secretary of State, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland
- Hendrik Bourgeois, VP, European Government Affairs, Intel
- Jean-Christophe Eloy, CEO, Yole Group
- John Behnke, General Manager FPS Product Line, INFICON
- Malgorzata Kasperska, VP of Secure Power Middle Eastern, Schneider Electric
- Meike Boekelmann, Chief Human Resources Officer, Comet Group
- Rainer Kiefer, EVP Global Head of Sales, Schenker AG
- Thomas Kralinski, State Secretary, Saxon State Secretary of Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate
- Volker Herbig, VP, BU MEMS, X-FAB
ISS Europe Program Highlights
Session 1: Europe’s Strategy in a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Industry leaders will analyze how Europe is addressing global market trends and navigating geopolitical challenges to maintain a leadership position and drive innovation.
Session 2: Technology Roadmap to Net Zero: Breakthroughs and Energy Strategies
Experts will discuss breakthrough technologies, energy strategies, and AI-driven innovations shaping the semiconductor industry’s journey toward Net Zero goals.
Session 3: Shaping Europe’s Future Workforce: Strategies for Growth
Thought leaders will share actionable strategies to cultivate the workforce of tomorrow, emphasizing collaboration between industries, academia, and governments to drive innovation and sustainable growth.
Session 4: AI for Smarter Sustainable Manufacturing
Speakers will explore how AI can transform semiconductor manufacturing with smarter, sustainable processes while addressing workforce readiness and revitalizing European manufacturing capabilities.
Session 5: Driving Innovation to the Next Generation from Materials to System Level
Experts will highlight next-generation advancements in materials, design, and AI that are driving semiconductor innovation and enabling future technological breakthroughs.
SEMI European Award
Each year since 1989, SEMI Europe has presented the SEMI European 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 2024 award winners on March 13.
Business Networking
ISS Europe 2025 will feature several networking activities, including a welcome reception at the Sofitel Grand Sopot on March 12 and an exclusive gala dinner at the Sheraton Sopot Hotel on March 13, where attendees will meet with peers to explore new business partnerships and opportunities.
ISS Europe 2025 was granted patronage of the Minister for European Union Affairs during the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Sponsors
- Headline:
Invest in Pomerania - Platinum:
Atlas Ward, Comet, Edwards, INFICON, MANN+HUMMEL, Polish Investment & Trade Agency, Schneider Electric, Synopsys and Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) - Gold:
EBARA and Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany - Event:
CTP, DB Schenker, DEAXO, EV Group (EVG), HCLTech, imec, JSRMicro, MEP OSM Solutions, Ovivo, Poland Investment Zone | Pomeranian Special Economic Zone, Semicon Supply Poland, Pomeranian Special Economic Zone, Soitec, TechInsights, VAT and WATLOW
For more details, please visit the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2025 website and connect with SEMI Europe on X or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#ISSEurope).
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:
Sitong He / SEMI Europe
Phone: +49 151 55462638
Email: [email protected]
Sherrie Gutierrez / SEMI Corporate
Phone: +1 831 889 3800
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