The European Chips Diversity Alliance continued its momentum this September with a dynamic event at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, followed by its latest consortium meeting. The two-day programme brought together stakeholders from across Europe to explore how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can drive innovation and resilience in the semiconductor ecosystem.

The public-facing event, Inclusive Chips Forum – Designing the Difference, hosted by Platform Talent voor Technologie (PTvT), welcomed industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and students for a full day of dialogue and exchange. Discussions focused on practical approaches to embedding inclusion within organisations, strengthening talent pipelines, and navigating the evolving DEI landscape across Europe.

Key sessions highlighted the role of public-private collaboration, including insights from the Beethoven project on talent attraction and workforce development in the Netherlands. Participants also engaged with ECDA-led initiatives, such as training modules designed to support inclusive practices across the semiconductor value chain.

A panel discussion on DEI backlash brought together voices from industry, policy, and advocacy to explore current challenges and opportunities, while additional sessions showcased best practices, research insights, and real-world approaches to fostering inclusive workplaces.

The forum concluded with a tour of the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, offering participants a first-hand look at one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs and reinforcing the importance of collaboration in driving technological and societal progress.

The following day, ECDA partners gathered for a consortium meeting hosted by PTvT. The session focused on project updates, knowledge sharing, and aligning on next steps to further advance the Alliance’s objectives. Partners exchanged insights across work packages and explored opportunities to deepen collaboration and maximise impact in addressing Europe’s semiconductor talent gap.

The Eindhoven forum and consortium meeting mark another important step in ECDA’s mission to build a more inclusive, innovative, and future-ready semiconductor industry across Europe.