Addressing a vibrant and engaged audience of students, academics, and industry professionals, Victoria shared the vision behind ECDA and underscored the vital role that diversity, equity, and inclusion play in building a resilient, innovative, and future-ready semiconductor workforce. Her keynote emphasized how collaborative efforts between education, industry, and policymakers are essential to ensuring that talent from all backgrounds can thrive in Europe’s rapidly evolving microelectronics ecosystem.

A heartfelt thank you to the conference organizers and to all the brilliant minds who made the event such an inspiring gathering. We’re proud to see ECDA’s mission resonating across borders.

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A significant panel discussion at ISS Europe, moderated by Maria Daniela Perez, Communications Manager at SEMI Europe, brought together esteemed experts:​

• Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at OECD​
• Meike Boekelmann, Chief Human Resources Officer at Comet​
• Thomas Kralinski, Saxon State Secretary of Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy, and Climate​
• Catherine Le Lan de Franssu, European University Program Manager at Synopsys Inc​

The panel delved into strategies for attracting, developing, and retaining top talent in the semiconductor industry. The consensus was clear: Europe’s competitiveness in semiconductors hinges on its people. Diversity is not merely a moral imperative but a strategic necessity, bringing fresh perspectives and innovation to the industry. More information and quotes from the panel can be found in this blog.

The momentum doesn’t stop here. The discussions at ISS Europe reaffirm that collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers is key to shaping a resilient and diverse workforce. ECDA will continue driving this mission forward, ensuring that talent from all backgrounds has opportunities to thrive in microelectronics.

A huge thank you to everyone who engaged with us. Let’s keep working together to make an impact!

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Victoria Cummings from SEMI Europe will present on “Addressing the Talent Gap through Education and Inclusion.” As a driving force behind the European Chips Skills Academy, Victoria has been instrumental in taking this initiative from strength to strength, ensuring Europe is equipped in the coming years with the talent needed to solve the workforce riddle. She will also speak about ECDA and the role our project is playing to promote a workforce that is inclusive of the world that we live in.

Maria Daniela Perez will lead a panel discussion on “Empowering Europe’s Workforce: Addressing Talent Gaps for Sustainable Growth.” Joining her on the panel are some of the brightest minds shaping the future of Europe’s workforce:

🔹Andreas SCHLEICHER, Director for Education and Skills, OECD – OCDE
🔹Meike Boekelmann, Chief Human Resources Officer, Comet
🔹Thomas Kralinski, Saxon State Secretary of Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy, and Climate
🔹Catherine Le Lan de Franssu, European University Program Manager, Synopsys Inc

This discussion will tackle the critical talent shortages in microelectronics and explore how Europe can attract, retain, and upskill talent for long-term, sustainable industry growth. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion must be at the heart of this transformation. A thriving workforce is an inclusive workforce, and the steps we take today will define Europe’s position in the global semiconductor race.

🔗 We’ll be there! Will you https://lnkd.in/eipzhcTe

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SEMI Europe delivered a presentation featuring ECDA to an engaged audience of 50 students, highlighting the alliance’s role in addressing the diversity and talent challenges within Europe’s semiconductor sector. The session offered insights into workforce development initiatives and the exciting opportunities available in the semiconductor industry.

In addition to the presentation, ECDA had a booth prominently placed in front of a larger cohort of students. The booth served as a platform to promote the project, answer questions, and inspire the next generation of talent to explore careers in microelectronics and semiconductors.

The ESMT Talent Forum provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with aspiring professionals, share ECDA’s mission, and build awareness about the importance of fostering diversity, skills, and talent in the semiconductor industry. Thank you to the organizers and participants for making this event a success!

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