The European Chips Diversity Alliance marked a significant milestone last week with a dynamic event at Dublin City University, followed by its latest consortium meeting. The two-day program brought together stakeholders from across Europe to reaffirm their collective commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive semiconductor ecosystem.

The public-facing event titled “Future Proofing Access to Diverse Talent in the Semiconductor Industry“, hosted in collaboration with Learnovate Centre, EudaOrg, MIDAS Ireland, and SEMI Europe, featured keynote speeches, a panel discussion, and networking aimed at fostering cross-sector dialogue. Discussions centered on practical approaches to attracting and retaining underrepresented talent, the role of inclusive workplace culture, and how the industry can support equitable growth.

Attendees noted the value of meeting peers and professionals committed to creating a more welcoming semiconductor ecosystem – particularly at a time when Europe is scaling its capacity through the Chips Act.

The second day brought ECDA partners together for a strategic consortium meeting focused on project progress, knowledge exchange, and planning for the months ahead. Partners shared updates across work packages and explored opportunities to strengthen collaboration, align efforts, and maximize impact across the Alliance’s activities.

The Dublin event marked the beginning of a packed year for ECDA, with additional stakeholder events scheduled throughout 2025. More information will be shared via ECDA’s website, LinkedIn, Instagram and newsletter.