Semi ISS Europe 2024 distinguished speakers to address sustainability, supply chain resilience and workforce

VIENNA, Austria — February 13, 2024 — The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024, March 6-8 in Vienna, Austria, will host distinguished speakers to spotlight innovations addressing the semiconductor industry’s sustainability goals, strategies for building supply chain resilience in Europe and approaches to cultivating the future workforce. The speakers will join other key executives from leading semiconductor companies, market analysts, economists and policymakers as they gather at the conference for insights into the latest electronics industry trends, challenges and opportunities. Registration is open.

Themed Key Strategies for Europe’s Success: An Evolving Global Landscape, ISS Europe 2024 will provide industry intelligence that enables attendees to align their company business plans and forecasts with current market conditions. 

“Resilience is not just about bouncing back from setbacks; it's also about anticipating and adapting to challenges in a complex global supply chain before they arise,” said Silke Sorger, Vice President of Procurement at Infineon Technologies, and ISS Europe 2024 distinguished speaker. “Diversifying supply and building strong partnerships are key success factors for Europe’s semiconductor industry to enhance its position as a global leader and to drive sustainable growth for years to come.”

“In the quest for greener IC manufacturing, imec aims to bring together the semiconductor industry," said Jo De Boeck, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer at imec. "Collaboratively, we can achieve sustainable practices through a comprehensive understanding of the environmental impacts associated with semiconductor fabrication.”

ISS Europe 2024 Distinguished Speakers  

• Keyvan Esfarjani, Executive VP, CGOO and GM of Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations, Intel
• Stephan Haferl, CEO, Comet Group
• Jo De Boeck, Executive VP and Chief Strategy Officer, imec
• Silke Sorger, VP of Procurement, Infineon Technologies
• Jean-Christophe Eloy, President and CEO, Yole Group
• Andreas Lippert, Head of Department (VP) Acquisition, Inward Investment, Saxony Economic Development Corporation
• Handel Jones, Founder and CEO, International Business Strategies (IBS)
• Sandrine Bronner, VP Supply Chain Semiconductor Division, Edwards
• Manfred Horstmann, Managing Director and Senior VP, GlobalFoundries Dresden
• Juergen Schmidt, VP Semiconductor Manufacturing Frontend, Robert Bosch
• Thomas Richter, Senior VP and Managing Director, Infineon Dresden
• Isabel Obieta, Programme Manager for Sustainable Semiconductors, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), European Commission

ISS Europe 2024 Highlights

Session 1: Market Trends and Key Strategies 
Leading market analysts will address global semiconductor market trends and strategies, highlighting Europe’s challenges and opportunities in an evolving world.

Session 2: End-to-End Supply Chain Resilience

Experts will explore deglobalization trends, ways to secure the semiconductor supply chain and opportunities in both the front and back ends of semiconductor production such as process innovation and equipment advancements.

Session 3: Cultivating the Workforce and Leaders of Tomorrow 

Thought leaders will provide insights into the actionable strategies companies can implement to cultivate the workforce of tomorrow. The discussions will highlight pathways for collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships that can strengthen the chip industry.

Session 4: Inspire Innovation, Empower Sustainability 

Experts will examine how integrating advanced technologies – including automation and data analytics – can help address the industry’s sustainability goals, climate change, and growing digitalization.

Session 5: Sustainable Technology Solutions for Future Applications 

Speakers will shed light on coming innovations across diverse applications – such as medical devices, data centers, artificial intelligence, and automotive – and their profound implications for the design and manufacture of semiconductors.

Business Networking

ISS Europe 2024 will feature several networking activities including a welcome reception at the Hilton Vienna Park and an exclusive gala dinner at Hofburg Vienna, where attendees will meet with peers to explore new business partnerships and opportunities.

Sponsors

• Platinum: Comet, Edwards, Macquarie, Schneider Electric, Tokyo Electron Europe
• Gold: ASM, EBARA and Synopsys
• Event: DB Schenker, EV Group (EVG), Huawei, imec, JSR Micro, Ovivo

For more details, please visit the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) 2024 website and connect with SEMI Europe on X or LinkedIn @SEMIEurope (#ISSEurope).