Bridging the skills shortage in the European Semiconductor industry

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The webinar aims to bring together industry experts and leaders, policymakers, academic leaders, and industry associations to discuss the link between gender inclusion and the skills shortage in the semiconductor field.

The event will develop around its main topic, the link between the skills shortage and women’s role in the industry, through a series of sessions from leading experts and industry leaders. The series of presentations will provide a range of perspectives on how taking an inclusive approach to skills development will ultimately foster a more inclusive environment and culture within the European Semiconductor industry.

The webinar will feature a targeted introduction from the European Commission on their Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025, presentation from initiatives that have already established themselves as important resources for skills development in Europe such as the EU STEM Coalition, and insights and experiences from representatives’ women industry leaders. A final discussion will allow panelist to discuss their expectations, identify challenges and discuss how to shape the way toward an inclusive European semiconductor industry through skills development.

What are the main goals of this workshop?

• Discuss the skills shortage affecting the European semiconductor industry and explore its relationship with inclusion.
• Showcase successful initiatives providing upskilling opportunities and highlight their plans.
• Provide a platform for interaction between key stakeholder groups involved in the Semiconductor sector (Government, Research & Academia, Business)
• Provide opportunity to women leaders in the industry to share knowledge and highlight their achievements.
• Discuss the next steps towards filling the skills gap for the European semiconductor sector through actions fostering and inclusive approach.

Who should attend?

The event is a must-attend for market actors in the sector including SMEs, mid-caps and industry representatives, industry associations, universities, research centers and education institutions. The event is open to anyone interested in fostering an inclusive approach to innovation in the field of semiconductors through skills building.

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