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Accelerating Europe's tech advantage - Brussels

Union of Skills for Chips, Tech and Inclusion

When: 2 October, 2025 from 14:00-18:00  CEST

Where: Rue de Treves 59-61 1040 Brussels, Belgium

More info & registration: Accelerating Europe's Tech Advantage - European Chips Diversity Alliance

Join us on 2 October in Brussels for a critical conversation on the future of STEM education and high-tech talent in Europe.
 A high-level forum hosted by the OECD, the EU STEM Coalition, SEMI Europe, the European Chips Skills Academy and the European Chips Diversity Alliance.
 

Preliminary agenda

Session 1
14:00 – 14:30 Keynote

14:30 – 14:45 Talent gap impact on the EU Semiconductor industry | Laith Altimime, SEMI Europe

14:45 – 15:00 Current trends in STEM Education | Andreas Schleicher, OECD

15:00 – 15:15 European level action on STEM | Beatrice Boots, EU STEM Coalition

15:15 – 15:30 Coffee Break

Session 2
15:30 – 17:00 This session will feature a panel debate to:

  • Assess the current landscape of STEM promotion in the EU: How successful have these initiatives been? What are the clear examples of impactful activities? Are we continuing to fund campaigns that do not have a measurable effect?
  • Understand the drivers of women in high-tech fields: Do STEM campaigns communicate the right messages to attract women to the field? What are the key motivators including drivers like salary, impact on society, flexibility, work-life balance? Have universities/companies done enough to make women and underrepresented groups feel welcome in the classroom and the workplace?

17:00 – 18:00 Networking Reception

Seats are limited! You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is accepted.

More info & registration: Accelerating Europe's Tech Advantage - European Chips Diversity Alliance