BRUSSELS, Belgium -- May 30, 2022 – Key executives from leading semiconductor companies, market analysts, economists and policymakers gather today for insights into the latest electronics industry trends, challenges and opportunities in Brussels, Belgium at the annual  Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2022.

Themed Resilient Europe: Semiconductors Enabling a Sustainable Digital Life, ISS Europe 2022 will present economic, technology, market, business, and geopolitical developments influencing the global electronics manufacturing industry as well as their implications for strategic business decisions.

ISS Europe Speakers

	Luc Van den hove, President and CEO, imec  Deep Tech: The Lodestar to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century
	Lucilla Sioli, Director for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry, DG CNECT  The EU Chips Act: Ensuring Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
	Sven Smit, Chairman McKinsey Global Institute, McKinsey & Company Lives and Livelihoods, Lost and Disrupted
	Jens-Knut Fabrowsky, Executive Vice President Automotive Electronics, Robert Bosch GmbH  Panel Discussion: Strengthening Europe’s Supply Chain Resilience: What Would It Take to Double European Capacity?
	Kate Wilson, President, Semiconductor Division, Edwards Vacuum Environmental Sustainability Through Collaboration

Session 1: Making Environmental Sustainability Happen

Speakers will explore how semiconductor companies can comprehensively focus on sustainability, embed green practices and target disruptive innovations to reach environmental goals now being established worldwide. 

Session 2: Empowering a Diverse Workforce to Achieve the European Commission Goal by 2030

Experts will discuss internal organizational strategies and initiatives for a healthier and more inclusive work environment, including promoting industry role models. 

Session 3: Strengthening Europe’s Supply Chain Resilience: What Would It Take to Double European Capacity?

Europe is well-positioned to expand its semiconductor manufacturing sector, enable greater semiconductor supply chain resilience and ultimately fuel EU economic growth. Speakers will discuss opportunities for Europe to grow its semiconductor independence and global impact.

Each symposium session will feature a panel discussion.

European SEMI Award

Each year since 1989, SEMI Europe has presented the  European SEMI 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 2021 award winner today.

Premium sponsors: Accenture, ASM, DAS Environmental Experts, DB Schenker, Ebara, Edwards, EV Group, Flexciton, Huawei, imec, LAM Research, Lynceus, NXP, OVIVO, Schneider Electric, TEL, VAT and Watlow.

For more details, please visit the  Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2022 website and connect with SEMI Europe on  Twitter or  LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#ISSEurope).

About SEMI

SEMI^® connects more than 2,500 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Visit  www.semi.org to learn more, contact one of our worldwide offices, and connect with SEMI on  LinkedIn and  Twitter.

Association Contact

Serena Brischetto / SEMI Europe
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