The RESOLVE Initiative

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

A 1,000× energy challenge for Europe

You’ll hear an update on RESOLVE, a pan-European initiative from 14 RTOs across 12 EU Member States, to reduce energy use of electronic components and systems by a factor of 1,000 by 2032.

By applying 15 technologies, the partners aim for breakthroughs in semiconductor technologies, IC design and disruptive architectures, as well as  system-level innovations, algorithms, and EDA tools.

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Afternoon Session

Welcome & Introduction

Co-Chairs

Bruno Paing

VP Europe, CEA-Leti

Anne Van den Bosch

Vice President, Public R&D Policy & Programs, imec

Patrick Bressler

Director for International Cooperation, Fraunhofer Microelectronics Group

 

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Head of the Unit - Microelectronics and Photonics, European Commission

Pierre Chastanet

Head of the Unit - Microelectronics and Photonics, European Commission

Empowering Europe’s digital future through the Chips Act 2... more info

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Deputy Director and Chief Technology Officer, CEA-Leti

Jean-René Lèquepeys

Deputy Director and Chief Technology Officer, CEA-Leti

The RESOLVE initiative: accelerating innovation for Europe’s Chips Act 2... more info

3:30 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.

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

3:35 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Panel Session

Uniting RTOs and Industry to Shape Europe’s Semiconductor Future

The round table will bring together industrial leaders and public authorities to discuss the ambitions of the RESOLVE initiative in the context of the Chips Act 2. The discussion will highlight the critical need for strong coordination between RTOs and Industry to accelerate innovation and strengthen Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem. By aligning public policies, research capabilities and industrial priorities, Europe can reinforce its technological sovereignty and global competitiveness in semiconductors.

 

Panelists: speakers coming soon

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Coffee Break, Exhibitions & Networking

Bonus: Attendees will receive the conference proceedings after the event