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.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Welcome Coffee, Exhibitions & Networking

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Morning Session

Welcome & Introduction

Co-Chairs

Guillaume Hervé

Head of Defense Program, CEA-Leti

Gaëlle Mistrulli

Communications, Defense Program, CEA

9:35 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.
Head of Innovation for Nanotechnologies, DGA/AID

Rachid Jaoui

Head of Innovation for Nanotechnologies, DGA/AID

The strategic role of semiconductors in national defense... more info

9:55 a.m. - 10:10 a.m.
Project Manager Defense Development Programme, European Commission - DG DEFIS

Ignacio Montiel Sanchez

Project Manager Defense Development Programme, European Commission - DG DEFIS

EU initiatives in semiconductor technologies critical to defense... more info

10:10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Semiconductor Device Researcher, CEA-Leti

Cyrille Le Royer

Semiconductor Device Researcher, CEA-Leti

3-Minute Tech Spotlight
CEA-Leti’s sovereign foundry approach to defense challenges: example of SiC thyristors for dual-use power...more info

10:15 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.

Alan Peyaud

Senior Research & Development Engineer, CEA-Leti

Laurent Thouy

Head of HWIL France Department, MBDA

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

10:40 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.
Senior Scientist, R&D Project Manager, CEA-Leti

Raffaele D'Errico

Senior Scientist, R&D Project Manager, CEA-Leti

3-Minute Tech Spotlight
3D MIMO ground penetrating radar: from civil to defense applications...more info

11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Panel Session

Building the IR value chain through the European Defense Fund

Moderator: Mathilde Cartier, CEA-Leti

Panelists: speakers coming soon

11:25 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Get some fresh ideas: 180-second pitch by a talented young scientist

11:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Panel Session

Cooperating with CEA-Leti on novel MEMS components for defense: from R&D to small series production

Moderator: Pierre-Damien Berger, CEA-Leti

Panelists (from left to right): Philippe Robert, iNGage; Bruno Vazzoler, Safran Electronics & Defense; Pierre-François Louvigné, SilMach

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. - 2:30 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