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.
This event has now ended. The information below is provided for archival purposes. For a recap of the event, please visit this page.
The European Chips Diversity Alliance is excited to invite industry leaders, researchers, and professionals to a full-day event, organized by our partners Learnovate, MIDAS Ireland and EudaOrg, focused on DEI in the semiconductor industry on March 27th, 2025.
Hosted at Dublin City University, this gathering will feature engaging discussions, industry insights, and interactive workshops designed to advance workforce diversity and strengthen talent pipelines across Europe.
This event isn’t just about discussion—it’s about action. By participating, you will be part of the movement shaping the future of a more inclusive semiconductor industry.
📅 Date: March 27th, 2025
📍 Location: Dublin City University
🔗 Register now: Sign up here
Morning Sessions
- 10:00 – Registration
- 10:30 – Welcome & Introduction – John Blake, General Manager, MIDAS Ireland
- 10:35 – Introduction to Midas
- 10:45 – Introduction to SEMI Europe – Laith Altimime, President, SEMI Europe
- 11:00 – European Chips Diversity Alliance Overview – Reviliani Gani, Senior Manager of Diversity and Workforce Development, SEMI Europe
- 11:20 – Empowering Progress: DEI in Tech
- Aileen Kelly O’ Sullivan, Staff Engineering Ops and Culture Ambassador, Qualcomm
- Caroline Sasia, Executive VP Comms and Marketing, Soitec
- Rachel O’ Neill, Associate Manager for DEI, Regeneron
- Louis Cheng, Rewards, Analytics & Talent Solutions Partner at Merck Group
- 12:00 – Expert Panel Discussion
- 12:40 – Lunch Break
Afternoon Sessions
- 1:40 – Industry Research Insights – Nessa Maguire, Founder, EudaOrg
- 2:05 – Upskilling for Inclusion: Introducing DEI Talent Suite – Janka Kottulová, Researcher and Project Manager, Comenius University Bratislava and Stephan Schmuck, Senior Lecturer Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ESCP Europe
- 2:30 – Chip In! From Research to Reality – Richard Harte, UX Specialist and Janet Benson, Learning Lead & Senior Researcher, Learnovate
- 3:00 – Spotlight on Irish Initiatives
- DCU STEM Teacher Internship Programme – Eilish McLoughlin, Associate Professor, Dublin City University
- Jeanne McDonagh, CEO, Open Doors Initiative
- WEI Transition Year Programme Initiative – Margaret Spillane, onsemi
- WE Step Up – Krystyna Dimtchev, Council and Executive Board Member, Engineers Ireland
- TrailblazeHER – Claire MacNamee, Head of Enterprise Engagement, VP Partnerships and Engagement, TU Dublin
- 3:50 – Closing Remarks – Isabella Drolz, Vice President of Marketing & Product Strategy, Comet AG’s X-Ray Systems Division
- 4:00 – Reception & Networking
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