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May 1, 2024

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BUILDING A DIGITAL FUTURE

#talentforum #digitalfuture 

Time

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-01 09:00:00 2024-05-01 18:00:00 SEMI Talent Forum 2024 BUILDING A DIGITAL FUTURE#talentforum #digitalfuture  The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN Erresuma Batua SEMI.org contact@semi.org Europe/London public
Location

The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus
Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows
Swansea
SA1 8EN
United Kingdom

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Connecting the microelectronics industry with exceptional talent!​

The SEMI Talent Forum is the premier platform for university students to learn about the microelectronics industry and how technology is impacting the global workforce​.

Students can meet with representatives from leading companies and take part in the SEMI Technology Playground exhibition area including a career café and technology demonstrations​.

The SEMI Talent Forum is a great opportunity for industry leaders to promote their company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and address the growing challenge of onboarding new talent​.

Join us in Swansea to explore the industry’s most pressing topics and support SEMI’s global efforts to raise awareness about the exciting career opportunities in the microelectronics industry​.

 

Key objectives of the forum:

  • Connect the microelectronics industry, government, academia, and STEM students.
  • Show how microelectronics are building the digital economy and a sustainable future, while helping  tackle grand societal challenges​.
  • Introduce students to the exciting world of microelectronics​.
  • Promote exciting global career opportunities in microelectronics​.

Agenda

8:45 am - 9:30 am

Welcome Coffee

Start your day with energizing coffee and inspiring chats.

Supported by ECDA

Supported by ECSA

Opening Ceremony

9:30 am - 9:40 am
Laith Altimime
Laith Altimime
President
SEMI Europe

Welcome by SEMI

9:40 am - 9:50 am
Helen Griffiths
Professor Helen Griffiths
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Innovation
Swansea University

Opening Remarks

Session 1: Microelectronics Addressing Global Challenges

9:50 am - 10:10 am
Isabella Drolz
Isabella Drolz
Vice President Product Marketing
Comet Yxlon

Exploring the Dynamic Landscape of the Semiconductor Supply Chain: Empowering Europe's Future Innovators

10:10 am - 10:30 am
Chris Meadows
Chris Meadows
Director
CS Connected

Building a Semiconductor Eco-System and Creating Opportunities

10:30 am - 11:35 am

Networking Coffee Break

Recharge and expand your network over a cup of coffee.

Supported by ECDA

Supported by ECSA

Session 2: Microelectronics Enabling Transformative Technologies

11:35 am - 11:40 am
Professor Owen J. Guy
Professor Owen J. Guy
Swansea University

Opening Remarks by Session Chair

11:40 am - 12:00 pm
Andrew Evans
Andrew Evans
Senior Director - Compliance & Commercial Services
KLA

Welsh Innovations Transforming the Microelectronics World

12:00 pm - 12:20 pm
Victoria Cummings
Victoria Cummings
Senior Manager, Workforce Development & EU projects
SEMI Europe

SEMI Europe Skills Initiatives

12:20 pm - 1:30 pm

Networking Lunch

Build connections while enjoying a fulfilling meal together.

Sponsored by Swansea

Session 3: Microelectronics Empowering a Sustainable Future

1:30 pm - 1:35 pm
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Cassandra Melvin
Senior Director of Business Development & Operations
SEMI Europe

Opening Remarks by Session Chair

1:35 pm - 1:55 pm
Martin McHugh
Martin McHugh
CEO
CSA Catapult

Microelectronics Transforming Future Technologies

1:55 pm - 2:15 pm
Elisabeth Brierley
Elisabeth Brierley
Sustainability Graduate
Edwards

Why We Need Passionate People to Embed Sustainability Thinking into Microelectronics

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
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MODERATOR
Cassandra Melvin
Senior Director of Business Development & Operations
SEMI Europe

Panel Discussion: Exciting Career Opportunities in Microelectronics

Isabella Drolz
Isabella Drolz
Vice President Product Marketing
Comet Yxlon
Eloise Bond
Eloise Bond
Senior Etch Process Engineer
SPTS Technologies Ltd, a KLA Company
Aaron Bowen
Aaron Bowen
Development Engineer
Edwards
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Trivia Game and Prizes

Your chance to win Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones!

So, you think you’re an expert?! Come test your knowledge and take part in the trivia quiz. Three winners will be selected and will receive Bose QuietComfort Headphones.

Bose headphones

Session 4: Student Pitches

3:15 pm - 3:20 pm
Victoria Cummings
Victoria Cummings
Senior Manager, Workforce Development & EU projects
SEMI Europe

Opening by Session Chair

Biography

10 Students will pitch for 5 minutes on stage

3:20 pm - 3:30 pm
Prof. Edmund Linfield
Leeds University

The Royce Institute and its Role in Delivering the Semiconductor Strategy

3:30 pm - 3:35 pm
Aaron Cookson
Swansea University

Small Molecule Memristors: Towards Integration

3:35 pm - 3:40 pm
Shimra Ahmed
Swansea University

Parameterization and Performance Limits of Indoor Photovoltaics Modules

3:40 pm - 3:45 pm
Danielle Goodwin
Swansea University

Graphene-Based Electronic Sensors for Gas Detection

3:45 pm - 3:50 pm
Arkadeep Deb
Warwick University

Silicon Carbide Enabled Medium Voltage DC Transmission Systems for Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging in the UK

3:50 pm - 3:55 pm
Ahmed Topkil
Warwick University

MW Level Extreme Fast Charging Station for Heavy Duty Vehicles

3:55 pm - 4:00 pm
Pouya Ahmadi
Warwick University

Thermal Management of GaN-based Power Inverters Using Insulated Metal Substrates

4:00 pm - 4:05 pm
Heaklig Ayala
Warwick University

Top and Bottom-cooled power-SOIC Thermal Performance Improvement Potential

4:05 pm - 4:10 pm
Ahmed Al Basha
Cardiff University

Localised Contactless Measurements of Miniature Microwave Circuits

4:10 pm - 4:15 pm
Ben Jakobs
Cardiff University

Identification of Confined Energy States in InAs/GaAs Quantum Dots for the Determination of Gain/Absorption Spectrum

4:15 pm - 4:20 pm
Victoria Cummings
Victoria Cummings
Senior Manager, Workforce Development & EU projects
SEMI Europe

Closing Remarks by Session Chair

4:20 pm - 6:00 pm

Career Café with Networking Reception

Explore career paths with peers and industry experts in an inclusive, collaborative setting.

Sponsored by Welsh gov

Supported by ECDA

Supported by ECSA

REGISTRATION

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University students, Postgraduate students

Anyone with a passion for technology and sustainability, with a background in science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, electrical, environmental or computer engineering, but also in business administration, human resources and communications. 

Companies

The Forum is a great opportunity for companies to address the growing challenge of onboarding talents within the microelectronics industry. Stand out as an industry leader and support SEMI’s global efforts to raise awareness and increase interest in the microelectronics industry.

Highlights:

> An inclusive forum for brilliant minds to explore future technologies
> Connecting with global leading companies and career opportunities
> Networking with experts from the microelectronics industry
> Interactive experience with next-generation technologies

For any questions, please contact: euevents@semi.org

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VENUE

Great Hall

The Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus
Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows,
Swansea, SA1 8EN

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Swansea University Bay Campus

 

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Sponsorship Opportunities

The forum is a great opportunity to promote your company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and address the growing challenge of onboarding talent within the microelectronic industry.

Join us in Swansea to explore these issues, and support SEMI’s global efforts to raise awareness and increase interest in the microelectronic industry. Check out the sponsorship opportunities and contact us to become a sponsor!

Contact:
Cassandra Melvin at cmelvin@semi.org 

Sponsorship Package    Sponsorship Agreement 

 

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