FIRST by FMD – The European conference on microelectronic trends, roadmaps and strategic alignment

Join the leaders shaping Europe’s semiconductor future at FIRST by FMD, taking place 30 September – 1 October 2026 in Berlin.

FIRST is a high-level trend forum for those who turn technology into industrial leadership. Semiconductors are the foundation of economic resilience, technological sovereignty, security, and sustainable growth. With initiatives such as the EU Chips Act and Germany’s Hightech Agenda, the strategic importance of European microelectronics is greater than ever.

FIRST – Fast Innovation through Research in Semiconductor Technologies – brings together decision-makers from industry, policy and research. With a clearly curated program, FIRST provides strategic insights into emerging technologies, industrial roadmaps and future infrastructure developments.

At FIRST, leaders from across the semiconductor value chain engage with representatives from key application sectors including AI, automotive, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, telecommunications and energy. For those driving innovation, product strategies or technology roadmaps, this is where Europe’s semiconductor future becomes business reality.

Program highlights at FIRST 2026

• Gain early insights into emerging technology and market trends

• Unlock strategic partnerships across the full value chain

• Strengthen your innovation-to-market capabilities

• Expand your network with Europe’s key semiconductor decision-makers

A further strategic focus is the APECS pilot line, implemented by the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD). It provides an industry-oriented environment for advanced packaging and design as key enabling technologies for chiplet architectures and heterogeneous integration, strengthening innovation across the European value chain.

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Secure your place at FIRST 2026 and help shape the future of European microelectronics.

More information: first-by-fmd.de