The semiconductor industry is the engine of Europe’s digital transformation – but achieving truly exceptional chip design and manufacturing requires more than advanced technology. It requires teams that include every perspective and talent. Join us for a compelling online panel discussion hosted by the European Chips Diversity Alliance as we explore why inclusion is not just the right thing to do – it’s a strategic advantage.

This conversation brings together voices from across the chip ecosystem who are unlocking new ways for people to enter and thrive in microelectronics. We’ll show how inclusive practices are shaping stronger and more creative chip initiatives.

Whether you’re in industry, academia, or policy, this webinar aims to equip you with actionable insights to support a more inclusive semiconductor ecosystem – one that helps Europe meet its goals under the Chips Act and fills critical talent needs.

EVENT INFORMATION:

Date: September 8th, 2025

Time: 16:00 CEST

Location: Online (registration link)

Register now to reserve your place, connect with expert panelists, and help shape a more inclusive, innovative, and powerful future for Europe’s semiconductor industry.

Panelists:
Martina Wolfgruber

Head of Talent & Skills Funding, Infineon Technologies Austria

Martina is a seasoned Human Resources professional with over 15 years of experience across various domains, including talent marketing, development and project management. Currently, she serves as the Head of Skills & Innovation Funding, where she is responsible for overseeing funded projects focused on talent attainment and promoting careers in the microelectronics sector. Her expertise also extends to advancing science and education initiatives in this field.

She is accountable for overseeing funded projects focused on cultivating and developing rising talents, ultimately contributing to the growth of a skilled future workforce for the microelectronics industry.

Catherine Le Lan

European University Program Manager

Catherine’s experience focuses on global customer success management, specializing in technical support, training, project execution, and team management at LSI-Logic, Synopsys, and Texas Instruments in both France and the United States.

After a stint in the academic world as a professor in high schools and universities, Catherine returned to the industry . She rejoined Synopsys in 2022 to create collaborations opportunities for Workforce development and to foster innovation.

Kartikey Srivastava 

Senior Specialist, Communications at SEMI Europe

Senior Specialist – Communications at SEMI Europe, where he focuses on strategic dissemination and exploitation efforts for several high-impact Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe projects, including HiCONNECTS, the European Chips Skills Academy, the European Chips Diversity Alliance, and METIS4Skills.

His work has a strong emphasis on increasing the visibility, outreach, and long-term impact of EU-funded initiatives in the semiconductor and microelectronics sectors.  At SEMI Europe, Kartikey develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies, creates compelling narratives for stakeholder engagement, and ensures alignment with project objectives and European Commission guidelines. He holds an MBA from ESMT Berlin, and a Master’s degree in International Political Economy from King’s College London.

Dr Suzanne LESECQ, HDR

Research Director, Fellow EU programmes manager at Leti/DSYS

Suzanne Lesecq is currently European Programme Manager at CEA-Leti/DSYS. She has been with CEA since July 2009, conducting research on data fusion and advanced control. Before 2009, she was full-time Professor at Université Grenoble Alpes, teaching various subjects in the field of Electrical Engineering. Suzanne has been student at École Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay. Her topics of interest are data fusion algorithms and their robust implementation.