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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:00	Opening Remarks by Session Chair
	Cassandra Melvin, Senior Director, Business Development and Operations, SEMI Europe close Cassandra Melvin Senior Director, Business Development and Operations SEMI Europe Body Coming Soon Biography Cassandra Melvin received her BS in Business Management and Neuropsychology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is Director of Operations at SEMI Europe.For the nine years prior to joining SEMI, she held the position Global Product Manager at Atotech Deutschland GmbH, where she was responsible for managing several hundred electroplating chemistry products in its Semiconductor and Functional Electronic Coatings division. She began her career at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (formerly the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering) as a Business Manager focused on strategic and technical programs for semiconductor chemistry and equipment manufacturers. She also held various project and program management roles in clean room operations and IT at SUNY.Cassandra's written work has been published in leading technical magazines and presented at key conferences globally. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, she is actively involved in SEMI's efforts to promote diversity within the semiconductor industry.
10:10	AI – Enabling a Revolution in Chip Design Productivity
	Tobias Bjerregaard, Senior Director of AI, Synopsys close AI – Enabling a Revolution in Chip Design Productivity Tobias Bjerregaard Senior Director of AI Synopsys Body AI, and in particularly generative AI technologies, are set to transform entire industries. AI-based chip design flows are yielding better results and improving designer productivity by adding automation capabilities to assist human experts in the design process. In this talk I will look at the history of AI that has led us to this point and outline key uses of AI in EDA. I will look across the EDA stack at where AI-based approaches have made the highest impact and also look at how generative AI technologies can help capture human knowhow and as such help to mitigate the talent gap that the chip design industry is facing. Biography Tobias BjerregaardMBA in General Management, Copenhagen Business School (2017)PhD in Asynchronous Circuit Design and Networks-on-Chip, Technical University of Denmark (2005)MSEE in Solid State Physics, Technical University of Denmark (2000)CEO and founder of startup Teklatech, acquired by Synopsys in 2018. Currently Sr Director of AI at Synopsys, leading a group of AI R&D teams across the US and Europe that explores, develops and markets new EDA methods and tools based on advanced, state-of-the-art AI technologies
10:35	Panel discussion Coming Soon
Moderation	Cassandra Melvin, Senior Director, Business Development and Operations, SEMI Europe close Cassandra Melvin Senior Director, Business Development and Operations SEMI Europe Body Coming Soon Biography Cassandra Melvin received her BS in Business Management and Neuropsychology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is Director of Operations at SEMI Europe.For the nine years prior to joining SEMI, she held the position Global Product Manager at Atotech Deutschland GmbH, where she was responsible for managing several hundred electroplating chemistry products in its Semiconductor and Functional Electronic Coatings division. She began her career at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute (formerly the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering) as a Business Manager focused on strategic and technical programs for semiconductor chemistry and equipment manufacturers. She also held various project and program management roles in clean room operations and IT at SUNY.Cassandra's written work has been published in leading technical magazines and presented at key conferences globally. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, she is actively involved in SEMI's efforts to promote diversity within the semiconductor industry.
Panelists	Isabella Drolz, Vice President Product Marketing, Comet Yxlon close Isabella Drolz Vice President Product Marketing Comet Yxlon Body Coming Soon Biography Isabella Drolz is the Vice President Product Marketing at Comet Yxlon, which is the industrial X-ray & CT inspection system division of Comet. Comet Yxlon provides X-ray & CT inspection solutions for R&D labs & production environments, especially for Semiconductor customers to enhance their productivity. In her role, she is responsible for product management, business development, global application solution centers, and marketing at Comet Yxlon. Isabella has next to her industrial engineering education, a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration, and an MBA degree from Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City, USA. She has held several management positions in the mechanical and plant engineering industry driving market-oriented product development. Mikołaj Trunin, Director, Invest in Pomerania close Mikołaj Trunin Director Invest in Pomerania Body The presentation provides a comprehensive exploration of the key factors influencing the decision to locate new semiconductor investments in CEE and Pomerania, taking into account geopolitical, logistical, environmental, and supply chain dynamics.The CEE countries have stable governments, growing economies, and a strong presence in NATO and the EU, making them attractive for investment. Moreover, the alignment with EU and NATO policies reduces risks associated with instability, making them ideal for long-term investments, especially in manufacturing and tech sectors.Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has raised concerns about the security of supply routes and energy dependence. The CEE countries, Poland in particular, have taken steps to reduce dependence on Russian energy, strengthening energy security and reducing risks for manufacturing.The importance of coastal access and central positioning is not to be overlooked. Proximity to the sea and ports and international routes reduces the cost and complexity of importing raw materials and exporting finished products, while access to maritime, railway and express routes is crucial for global supply chain integration in the semiconductor industry.With the EU moving toward stricter regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) due to their environmental and health risks. Investing in the CEE and Pomerania allows companies to build manufacturing processes that are compliant with future regulations, making the industry more sustainable and future-proof. The availability of green energy (wind farms in the Baltic Sea, for example) further supports sustainable semiconductor production. Biography Deputy Director at Invest in Pomerania, a local investment promotion agency responsible for attracting foreign direct investments to the Pomeranian Voivodeship (northern Poland). During over 10 years in the organization, he directly supported investment projects of such companies as Intel, Northvolt, Flex, Alteams, ThyssenKrupp, Siemens Gamesa, Archer, Lacroix Electronics. Thanks to his experience and extensive business knowledge, Mikołaj is able to efficiently support every investment process. As highlighted by investors, it is often the activities of the Invest in Pomerania initiative that have contributed to choosing Pomerania as an investment destination. According to the World Bank analysis, the impact of Invest in Pomerania's activities from 2011 to 2020 on the growth of jobs related to foreign direct investment was 230%.
.	Future of Work: 20 Under 30
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	Shana Massar, R&D Engineer, Imec close Topic Coming Soon Shana Massar R&D Engineer Imec Body Coming Soon Biography Coming Soon
11:45	Explore the Journey of a Young Engineer Driving Innovation in the Semiconductor Industry
	Patrick Döll, Phyiscal Implementation Engineer, Racyics GmbH close Explore the Journey of a Young Engineer Driving Innovation in the Semiconductor Industry Patrick Döll Phyiscal Implementation Engineer Racyics GmbH Body Get an insight to my journey as a SEMI 20 under 30 winner, from early years through university to managing cutting-edge projects in the semiconductor industry. Discover what the workday of a chip designer in a mid-tier business looks like and where the role extends beyond engineering to project management, marketing, and product leadership. In this talk, I will share my personal experiences and challenges, illustrating how a passion for semiconductors can lead you to diverse and rewarding career paths. Furthermore, together we will explore the world of semiconductor design within Racyics – Europe’s leading Design Partner for Integrated Circuits - and highlighting the unique opportunities for growth and innovation. We will also touch on the future opportunities within the company, offering insights into how these roles can evolve and intersect.Whether you're curious about the life of a chip designer or eager to explore broader opportunities in microelectronics, this talk offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone at the start of their professional journey. Biography Patrick Döll is an experienced Physical IC Design Engineer at Racyics with a master's degree from the RWTH Aachen university, specializing in Micro- and Nanoelectronics. Due to his contribution to numerous tapeouts in advanced nodes, he shows expertise in the entire chip design process, from the initial design stage to the final product, which allows him to manage cutting-edge projects in the semiconductor industry. On top, he actively supports the Design Enablement Service of Racyics by participating in the product development of makeChip - a cloud-based chip design platform - and is involved in the company's marketing efforts.
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