Recent massive investments in the US, EU and China highlight the growing strategic importance of the global semiconductor industry. But what about in Switzerland? Is Switzerland’s legendary innovation strength relevant to the microchips business? Who are the movers and shakers? Is the Swiss microchip industry able to compete with global giants like NVIDIA and Qualcomm? Join CSEM, along with a prestigious panel of speakers, to discuss the current state of the Swiss semiconductor industry and what the future might hold.
The COVID-era semiconductor shortages thrust the significance of microchips into the public spotlight. This near-$100 billion market underpins almost every product and industry, from smartphones to cars and washing machines; the arrival of AI will only accelerate this trend. Massive investments in the semiconductor industry in the US, EU and China, as well as the new Swisschips initiative, bear witness to the strategic importance of microchips in the global economy.
The goal of this CSEM Tech-Talk is to assess the current status of the microchip industry in Switzerland. Switzerland is widely recognized as a global innovation leader, but to what extent does that apply to microchips?
We will explore various questions with a distinguished panel of speakers. The event will feature an open discussion to address audience inquiries, followed by a networking aperitif. The audience will be made up of professionals from the Swiss chip industry.
The event will be hosted by CSEM, one of Europe’s leading providers of semiconductor innovation and ASIC design services.
📍 Venue: 25hours Hotel Zürich West, Pfingstweidstrasse 102, 8005 Zürich
🗓 Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
⏱️ Time: 16:30 - 19:00
🗣️ Language: English
Door opening
Welcome & introduction: "Why Switzerland for semiconductor companies?"
Alain-Serge Porret, VP Integrated & wireless systems, CSEM
Markus Müller, Co-Lead division of business and economic development, Canton of Zurich
Tech talk
Round table
Networking aperitif
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