Day 1 at SEMICON Europa 2025: Intense activity at the Microelectronics Agenda stand and sustainability highlighted at TechArena
The Microelectronics Agenda made a strong presence on the first day of SEMICON Europa 2025, the leading European trade fair for semiconductors and microelectronics, taking place from November 18-21 in Munich, Germany. Represented by AIDA CCI, PCI – Science and Innovation Park, and INESC MN, the RRP-funded initiative is promoting the national ecosystem on one of the most important stages of the global technology industry.
Intense Activity and Interest at the National Stand
The Microelectronics Agenda’s stand was a meeting point for professionals and companies with a strong interest in cutting-edge areas such as nanofabrication, advanced packaging, and PICs (Photonic Integrated Circuits). The high footfall demonstrates the growing recognition of Portugal’s potential in these fields, which have seen rapid expansion in Europe, both in terms of production capacity and new applications.
Strategic Debates on the Future of European Industry
The fair’s technical program brought crucial topics to the discussion for the future of industry in Europe. At the CxO Summit, the latest technological trends and new players in the ecosystem were presented, with a highlight on the evolution of the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC)—the new European foundry resulting from the partnership between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon, and NXP—which anticipates a production of 480,000 wafers per year starting in 2027. SEMI’s recommendations for the development of the EU Chips Act 2.0 were also announced.
Sustainability at the Center of Discussions: The Fabs of the Future
The Sustainable Future Fabs session, at the TechARENA stage, was entirely dedicated to the role of sustainability in semiconductor production. Under the theme “Engineering Efficiency: Greener Fabs for a Resilient Semiconductor Future,” industry experts discussed solutions to make fabs more efficient and environmentally responsible, addressing three key areas:
- Brownfield vs Greenfield: Solutions for greener Fabs.
- Water management strategies: Clean Chips, Clean Water.
- GENESIS: Advancing circularity in the semiconductor industry.
These discussions reinforce the importance of aligning industrial growth with sustainable practices, ensuring Europe’s economic and technological resilience, one of the pillars of the Microelectronics Agenda.
