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 Innovation Program, CEA

Gaëlle Mistrulli

Communication, 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 Defence Development Programme, European Commission - DG DEFIS

Ignacio Montiel Sanchez

Project Manager Defence Development Programme, European Commission - DG DEFIS

EU initiatives in semiconductor technologies critical to defence... 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
Providing defense with new semiconductors: example of SiC thyristors for dual-use power applications...more info

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

Alan Peyaud

Research Engineer and Project Leader, 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 (BPTI)

Mantas Sakalas

RF Group Lead, Baltic Institute of Advanced Technology (BPTI)

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 civilian to defense applications...more info

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

Joint Keynote

Building the IR value chain through the European Defense Fund (EDF)

Moderator: Mathilde Cartier

IR Imaging Partnership Manager, CEA-Leti

Pierre Jenouvrier

Cooled product Unit Director, LYNRED

COOPETITION - A successful scheme for European sovereignty in the infrared detector domain

Thierry Mourier

Senior Process Engineer and Project Leader- Packaging For Photonics Lab, CEA-Leti

Introduction of electroplated based indium interconnects for next generation of infra-red detectors for defense : challenges, sovereignty and eco-conception considerations

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