METIS WORKSHOP – EU Chips Skills Alliance

An online workshop will be held on Sept. 28, 2023, 3 p.m., to introduce an evolving EU Chips Skills Alliance initiative aiming at building upon and sustaining the valuable results of METIS (MicroElectonics Training, Industry and Skills) project.

The goal of the EU Chips Skills Alliance is to establish a Europe-wide network to enable continuous exchange on skills trends in microelectronics, emerging profiles, and education and training opportunities. In addition, the aim is to connect the existing and emerging skills initiatives and projects to jointly strengthen the competitiveness of the European semiconductor industry on a global level and increase its visibility and attractiveness to international young talents.

Target group

This event is aimed at representatives of companies, educational institutions, research institutes and stakeholders who are committed to the future of the microelectronics industry in Europe and want to help position the industry in the global market and attract talented professionals.

Agenda

15:00 – 15:10 Introduction and overview of the METIS project
Christopher Frieling, SEMI Europe

15:10 – 15:20 Connecting the dots in the microelectronics sector: Industry-university collaboration in Europe
Laetitia Guisot, X-FAB

15:20 – 15:35 Introduction of the new multistakeholder network – the EU Chips Skills Alliance
Christopher Frieling, SEMI Europe

15:35 – 16:30 Building the Alliance: workshop on strategic priorities and joint action plan
Alesia Ramanishyna, Silicon Saxony

Join the workshop to share your inputs and ideas!