Today, the ECDA Irish Pilot gets underway in Limerick, bringing together participants to explore how more inclusive, supportive workplaces can help strengthen Europe’s semiconductor workforce.

Led by Kerstin Alfes and Stephan Schmuck from ESCP Business School, today’s session focuses on psychological safety – not as creating a comfortable environment, but as creating a culture where people feel safe enough to ask difficult questions, challenge assumptions, admit mistakes, and speak up before problems become crises.

As the European Chips Diversity Alliance continues rolling out and validating its DEI training programme, pilots like this one help ensure the learning is practical, relevant, and grounded in real workplace experiences.

A special thank you to Analog Devices, MIDAS Ireland, Siobhan Sheehan and Mary Finegan for supporting today’s pilot and helping bring together stakeholders committed to building a more inclusive semiconductor ecosystem.

Creating innovative organisations starts with creating environments where every voice can be heard.