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The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice

The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice: The EU's Semiconductor Angle
Frank Bösenberg

Frank Bösenberg

Managing Director Silicon Saxony

German project management specialist with a background spanning civil engineering and business administration, Frank Bösenberg has led Silicon Saxony as Managing Director since 2018. He joined the organisation in 2014 as project manager of Silicon Europe, "the European network of semiconductor clusters," building on years of experience in international, EU-funded research and development initiatives. Under his leadership, Silicon Saxony now "supports its more than 750 members with regard to networking, lobbying and consequently growth," directly contributing to the objectives of the EU Chips Act. In 2024, Frank also assumed chairmanship of the Silicon Europe Alliance. He is a graduate of TU Dresden.

Sessions

Theatre - Main stage Panel

11:55–12:35

From Technology Needs to Semiconductor Demand

Europe’s ambitions in AI, cloud, HPC, telecom and strategic infrastructure will drive semiconductor demand. The panel will examine required capabilities, how needs can become roadmaps and market signals, and how Demand Accelerators can support coordination.

Speaker
Michel Sarlotte

Michel Sarlotte

Department chief - Thales
ignacio

Ignacio Martín Llorente

Managing Director - Business Development at OpenNebula
Bernard Barani

Bernard Barani

Senior Consultant - Telecom/IT
Timo Tenhovuori

Timo Tenhovuori

Nokia, Head of semiconductors
eric

Eric Eppe

Vice President, Bull Group
Moderator
Frank Bösenberg

Frank Bösenberg

Managing Director Silicon Saxony

Join us at The Technology Sovereignty Package in Practice

4 Nov 2026 – 5 Nov 2026