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Bridging the skills shortage in the European Semiconductor industry

17 May 2023
Online
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The webinar aims to bring together industry experts and leaders, policymakers, academic leaders, and industry associations to discuss the link between gender inclusion and the skills shortage in the semiconductor field.

The event will develop around its main topic, the link between the skills shortage and women’s role in the industry, through a series of sessions from leading experts and industry leaders. The series of presentations will provide a range of perspectives on how taking an inclusive approach to skills development will ultimately foster a more inclusive environment and culture within the European Semiconductor industry.

The webinar will feature a targeted introduction from the European Commission on their Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, presentation from initiatives that have already established themselves as important resources for skills development in Europe such as the EU STEM Coalition, and insights and experiences from representatives’ women industry leaders. A final discussion will allow panelist to discuss their expectations, identify challenges and discuss how to shape the way toward an inclusive European semiconductor industry through skills development.

 

What are the main goals of this workshop?

  • Discuss the skills shortage affecting the European semiconductor industry and explore its relationship with inclusion.
  • Showcase successful initiatives providing upskilling opportunities and highlight their plans.
  • Provide a platform for interaction between key stakeholder groups involved in the Semiconductor sector (Government, Research & Academia, Business)
  • Provide opportunity to women leaders in the industry to share knowledge and highlight their achievements.
  • Discuss the next steps towards filling the skills gap for the European semiconductor sector through actions fostering and inclusive approach.

 

Who should attend?

The event is a must-attend for market actors in the sector including SMEs, mid-caps and industry representatives, industry associations, universities, research centers and education institutions. The event is open to anyone interested in fostering an inclusive approach to innovation in the field of semiconductors through skills building.

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Discuss the skills shortage affecting the EU semiconductor industry & explore its relationship with inclusion

Agenda

Welcome & Introduction
  • Silvana Muscella
    Silvana Muscella
    CEO of Trust-IT, ALLPROS.eu Technical Coordinator
14:00 - 14:10 - Introducing the current industry landscape and identifying links between inclusion and skills development

 

Introduction by the European Commission on the trends and challenges in the European semiconductor industry.

  • Lucilla Sioli
    Lucilla Sioli
    Director Artificial Intelligence and Digital Industry (CNECT.A), European Commission
​​​​​​​14:10 – 15:30 - Session 1: Exploring avenues to integrate inclusion into initiatives and projects promoting skills development
​​​​​​​14:10 – 14:50 - 1.1: Current EU initiatives on promoting skills

 

Discover the current EU initiatives promoting skills development in the semiconductor industry through innovative & targeted activities.

  • Enrico Sangiorgi
    Enrico Sangiorgi
    University of Bologna, AENEAS, Inside & EPoSS Summer School
  • Salvatore Moccia
    Salvatore Moccia
    Head of Education and Skills, EIT Digital
14:50 – 15:30 - 1.2: Governments, Academia and Industry’s perspective on driving Innovation through inclusion and skills building

 

A panel discussion between industry, government & academia representatives on how can partnerships drive innovation in the microelectronic sector and what is the role of diversity and inclusion in it. 

  • Davide Casarin
    Davide Casarin
    White Research, ALLPROS.eu

    Moderator

  • Francis Balestra
    Francis Balestra
    SiNano Institute Director & ICOS Project Coordinator

    Speaker

  • Anna Riverola
    Anna Riverola
    National Manager for Spain, SiPearl

    Speaker

  • Roland Krüppel
    Roland Krüppel
    Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Electronics and Autonomous Driving; Supercomputing Division, Germany

    Speaker

  • Speaker

  • Yannick Treige
    Yannick Treige
    ASML, EU Government Affairs

    Speaker

15.30 – 15.40 - Stretch legs & Coffee Break

 

10 minutes break

​​​​​​​15:40 – 16:30 - Session 2: Benefits of prioritizing inclusion toward addressing the skills gap
15:40 – 16:00 - 2.1: Industry Reflections & Results from the Women and Girls in STEM Forum

 

Reflections by Françoise Chombar (MELEXIS) on the connection between diversity, equity and inclusion in relation to the innovative capacity of the industry.

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Presentation by Cornelia Crucean (EIT Raw Materials) on the main challenges in closing the gender gap and the results on the Women and girls in STEM forum.

  • Françoise Chombar
    Françoise Chombar
    MELEXIS Chairwoman, Pact For Skills Flanders STEM network
  • Cornelia Crucean
    Cornelia Crucean
    EIT Raw Materials, Girls go Circular
16:00 - 16.30 - 2.2: Panel Discussion: Benefits of prioritizing inclusion toward addressing the skills gap

 

Panel discussion on skills development programs and the role of inclusion, how businesses can optimise their internal culture & training, and how can we support more women in pursuing a career in STEM-related fields.

  • Françoise Chombar
    Françoise Chombar
    MELEXIS Chairwoman, Pact For Skills Flanders STEM network

    Moderator

  • Mihaela Tudor
    Mihaela Tudor
    Global Vice President, European Women’s Association

    Speaker

  • Tatiana Panteli
    Tatiana Panteli
    EuroTech Universities Alliance

    Speaker

  • Patrick Bressler
    Patrick Bressler
    Fraunhofer Microelectronics Group

    Speaker

  • Christopher Frieling
    Christopher Frieling
    Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, SEMI Europe

    Speaker

16:30 - 16.40 - Upcoming Calls, Closing remarks & Main Take-Aways

 

Stefano Selleri, DG Connect, European Commission, together with Silvana Muscella, CEO of Trust-IT, Technical coordinator of ALLPROS.eu, will provide an overview of the upcoming calls, main takeaways and conclusions from the webinar.

  • Stefano Selleri
    Stefano Selleri
    European Commission, DG CONNECT
  • Ioannis Gaviotis
    Ioannis Gaviotis
    European Commission, DG CONNECT
  • Silvana Muscella
    Silvana Muscella
    CEO of Trust-IT, ALLPROS.eu Technical Coordinator