FIRST by FMD

FIRST – Fast Innovation through Research in Semiconductor Technologies – brings together decision-makers from industry, policy and research. With a clearly curated program, FIRST provides strategic insights into emerging technologies, industrial roadmaps and future infrastructure developments.

Confirmed speakers already include leading figures from industry, research and policy –including representatives from Fraunhofer, Intel, GlobalFoundries, Silicon Saxony, Siemens Healthineers and the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.

At FIRST, leaders from across the semiconductor value chain engage with representatives from key application sectors including AI, automotive, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, telecommunications and energy. For those driving innovation, product strategies or technology roadmaps, this is where Europe’s semiconductor future becomes business reality.

• Gain early insights into emerging technology and market trends
• Unlock strategic partnerships across the full value chain
• Strengthen your innovation-to-market capabilities
• Expand your network with Europe’s key semiconductor decision-makers

A further strategic focus is the APECS pilot line, implemented by the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD). It provides an industry-oriented environment for advanced packaging and design as key enabling technologies for chiplet architectures and heterogeneous integration, strengthening innovation across the European value chain.

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