Semiconductors for Defense

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Strengthening Europe’s defense autonomy

CEA-Leti collaborates with public institutions, RTOs and industrials to strengthen Europe’s defense and technological industrial base. The results: leading-edge electronics, sensors, and components on a proven pathway from early studies to innovative prototyping and operational use.

08:30 a.m. - 09:30 a.m.

Welcome Coffee, Exhibitions & Networking

09:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Morning Session

Welcome & Introduction

Chairman

Guillaume Hervé

Head of Defense Program, CEA-Leti

9:35 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.

Semiconductors for defence: the view from the French MoD

Rachid Jaoui

Innovation Manager for Nanotechnologies, Sensors & Components, French Ministry for Armed Forces

Rapahël Aubry

Technical Expert, French Ministry for Armed Forces

9:55 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.

EU actions for critical semiconductor technologies for defence

Speaker coming soon

10:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

180 seconds to discover a CEA-Leti technology

Speaker coming soon

10:15 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
Senior Research & Development Engineer, CEA-Leti

Alan Peyaud

Senior Research & Development Engineer, CEA-Leti

MBDA and CEA-Leti: a strategic collaboration to develop sovereign components that enhance national security ans technological independence

10:35 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

180 seconds to discover a CEA-Leti technology

Speaker coming soon

10:45 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.
RF Group lead, Baltic Institute of Advanced technology

Mantas Sakalas

RF Group lead, Baltic Institute of Advanced technology

Advances and Challenges in Designing RF Components with European Technologies... more info

10:55 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

180 seconds to discover a CEA-Leti technology

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11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.
IR Imaging Partnership Manager, CEA-Leti

Mathilde Cartier

IR Imaging Partnership Manager, CEA-Leti

Building the IR value chain through the European Defence Fund

11:55 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Head of Defense Program, CEA-Leti

Guillaume Hervé

Head of Defense Program, CEA-Leti

Closing remarks

12:00 p.m. - 02:30 p.m.

Lunch, Exhibitions & Networking

  • Latest Demos: Discover more than 30 live demos and network with potential partners.
  • Startups Corner: Don’t miss out on the startups corner to learn about the latest tech offers.
  • Business Meetings: Book meetings with experts to discuss your innovation project.
  • Partners Corner: Explore partners’ booth showcasing their technologies.

Bonus: Attendees will receive the conference proceedings after the event