This year’s SEMI Europe’s Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe) brought together leading voices from across the semiconductor ecosystem under the theme “Navigating Geopolitics: Shaping Europe’s Future.” The event explored the intersection of technological innovation and evolving geopolitical dynamics—an increasingly critical space for Europe’s semiconductor ambitions.

As global competition intensifies, the symposium highlighted the urgency for Europe to reinforce its position within the global semiconductor supply chain while also identifying new opportunities for strategic partnerships. Discussions focused on how Europe can build a unified, competitive, and sustainable semiconductor strategy in what remains a highly fragmented global landscape.

ISS Europe continues to serve as a key platform for executives and high-level experts, offering insights into microelectronics market forecasts, economic and societal trends, and the geopolitical forces shaping the industry.

HiCONNECTS Presence at ISS Europe

HiCONNECTS was proud to be featured at this year’s symposium. A HiCONNECTS roll-up was placed in a strategic high-footfall area, ensuring strong visibility among attendees throughout the event. This positioning allowed the project to reach a broad audience of industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders engaged in shaping Europe’s semiconductor future.

Strong Alignment with Pilot Line Discussions

HiCONNECTS’ presence at ISS Europe was particularly timely and relevant. Notably, two sessions at the symposium focused on pilot lines, including:

  • The Five Pilot Lines: Building Europe’s Innovation Capacity
  • Panel Discussion – Pilot Lines: How to Commercialize Europe’s Competitiveness

These discussions closely align with HiCONNECTS’ objectives, especially its work on heterogeneous integration pilot lines, which are central to advancing next-generation semiconductor technologies. As highlighted in the sessions, pilot lines play a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and industrial deployment—enhancing Europe’s ability to innovate, scale, and compete globally. By contributing to the development and demonstration of advanced integration approaches, HiCONNECTS directly supports Europe’s ambition to strengthen its technological sovereignty and industrial resilience.

Looking Ahead

Participation in ISS Europe reinforces the importance of initiatives like HiCONNECTS in Europe’s broader semiconductor strategy. As the industry continues to navigate geopolitical complexities, collaborative projects and pilot line infrastructures will be essential in translating innovation into competitive advantage.HiCONNECTS remains committed to supporting Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem by enabling cutting-edge technologies and fostering stronger connections between research, industry, and policy.