Laith Altimime
President, Semi Europe
Laith Altimime
President, Semi Europe
As President of SEMI Europe, Laith Altimime leads SEMI’s activities in Europe and Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Altimime has P&L responsibility as well as ownership of all Europe region programs and events, including SEMICON Europa.
He is responsible for establishing industry Standards, advocacy, community development, expositions, and programs. He provides support and services to SEMI members worldwide that have supply chain interests in Europe. He manages and nurtures relationships with SEMI members in the region and globally as well as with local association and constituents in industry, government, and academia.
Altimime has over 35 years of international experience in the semiconductor industry. Prior to joining SEMI in 2015, He held senior leadership positions at NEC, KLA-Tencor, Infineon, Altis, Qimonda and imec.
Abstract:
Global industry growth mega trends, headwinds and opportunities for global Private-Public collaborations.
Stefan Finkbeiner
CEO and GM, Bosch Sensortec GmbH
Stefan Finkbeiner
CEO and GM, Bosch Sensortec GmbH
Bio:
Stefan Finkbeiner received his Diploma in Physics from University of Karlsruhe in 1992. He then joined Max-Planck-Institut in Stuttgart and there received his PhD in Physics in 1995.
He joined Robert Bosch GmbH in 1995 and has been working in different positions related to the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of sensors for more than 20 years. Senior positions at Bosch have included Director of Marketing for sensors, Director of Corporate Research in microsystems technology, and Vice President of Engineering for sensors.
In 2015, Dr. Finkbeiner was awarded with the prestigious lifetime achievement award from the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group.
Abstract:
Tiny sensors are catalysts for addressing major modern challenges: Enhancing air quality and elevating human well-being. Clean air is vital for well-being. Innovative MEMS technology measures health-damaging pollutants in the air and can help improve air quality. To further enhance well-being, MEMS sensors can track full-body motion, coupled with AI-driven personalization, providing real-time qualitative and quantitative feedback to users.
These examples underscore the synergy between MEMS sensors and smart algorithms, unlocking vast potential across diverse fields. This presentation emphasizes the transformative power of MEMS sensors, envisioning a world where technology not only enhances devices but also transforms lives. The presentation concludes with an outlook on innovative use cases ahead.
Theodore Sizer
EVP, Optical Research, Nokia Bell Labs
Theodore Sizer
EVP, Optical Research, Nokia Bell Labs
Bio :
Dr. Theodore (Tod) Sizer leads the Optical System and Device Research Lab in Nokia Bell Labs, leading teams innovating in all aspects of optical systems and devices for access, core, submarine, satellite, and data center communications. Prior to his current role, Tod lead Wireless Research in Nokia Bell Labs for eight years driving the vision and research of 5G. Tod graduated from Amherst College, and received his Masters and Doctorate in Optics from the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester. In 2012 he received the Popular Science Breakthrough Innovation award for the lightRadio invention. Tod is a Fellow of Bell Labs, WWRF, and IEEE. He is the author of 55 US patents and a member of the IEEE and Optica.
Abstract :
Outside of the first 100m which might be carried over WiFi or 5G, nearly all communications are over optical fiber whether it is subsea, terrestrial, fiber to the home, or in the data center. This reality, however, is facing significant challenges due to fundamental limits we have reached in fiber communications. Managing the continued massive growth in communication requires new innovation to overcome the limits with new architectures, systems, and devices. For the optoelectronic semiconductor industry the challenge is to increase speed and parallelism in our devices while reducing the cost and energy per bit carried. In this talk we will share more on the challenge as well as the ways we are addressing in inside Nokia Bell Labs, particularly with research at the III-V Lab joint venture celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Fabio Gualandris
President Quality, Manufacturing & Technology, STMicroelectronics
Fabio Gualandris
President Quality, Manufacturing & Technology, STMicroelectronics
Bio :
Fabio is STMicroelectronics’ President, Quality, Manufacturing, and Technology and has held this position since July 2023. He was responsible for the company’s Back-End Manufacturing & Technology organization since 2016 and also led the Company’s Testing Council, alongside its manufacturing strategy in Asia and efforts in System-in-Package technology. Fabio is a member of ST’s Executive Committee.
Fabio joined SGS Microelettronica (now ST) R&D in 1984. He became R&D Director of Operations in 1989 and became Automotive BU Director in 1996. After two years as President and CEO of Semitool, he rejoined ST in 2000 as Group VP responsible for memory products including the RAM/PSRAM and Automotive Flash. In 2005, Fabio was appointed CEO of ST Incard, an ST smart-card subsidiary. In 2008-2010, he served as VP and Supply Chain General Manager at ST’s memory JV with Intel. In 2011, Fabio was appointed ST’s Executive Vice President, Product Quality Excellence.
Fabio has authored several technical and managerial papers and holds multiple international patents. He serves as Chairman of STS, ST's manufacturing JV in China. Fabio was born in Bergamo, Italy, in 1959. He is a Doctor in Physics from the University of Milan.
Abstract :
Since its inception in 1958, semiconductor technology has undergone rapid growth and innovation, positioning itself as one of the most dynamic segments in technological advancement. Following Moore's Law on technology evolution, and then transitioning to "More than Moore" approaches, the technology has progressed towards SoC and SiP architectures, ultimately leading to heterogeneous integration and chiplet technologies. New materials such as SiC and GaN have also been introduced, complementing Silicon, which still remains indisputably the main actor.Alongside these materials, new manufacturing techniques including SOI, W2W bonding, PLP, Fan-In-Fan-Out, DCI, PCM, FD-SOI, and II-VI quantum dots have emerged. The advancement of semiconductor technology moved hand in hand with increasing in volumes, data processing capabilities, and automation, paving the way for Edge AI applications that leverage deep learning and ML algos.
To sustain complexity and innovation, we implement edge-to-edge technology governance with integrated planning, data-driven decisions, and multidimensional organizational structures. Specific examples will clarify these concepts.
Sanjay Natarajan
SVP & GM, Components Research, Intel
Sanjay Natarajan
SVP & GM, Components Research, Intel
Bio :
Sanjay Natarajan is a Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intel Foundry Technology Research & External R&D Engagements group at Intel Corporation. He is responsible for Intel's internal semiconductor research, external engagements with Universities and Consortia, and government engagements worldwide related to semiconductor R&D. During his 31-year career in the semiconductor R&D industry, Sanjay led the development of Intel's 14nm process technology, and prior to that, he led development of Intel's industry-leading 32nm process technology. In addition to Intel, Sanjay has held senior executive positions at Applied Materials, where he led a group developing new types of semiconductor equipment focused on extending Moore’s Law. Outside of work, Sanjay is a Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Portland State University. He also serves on the Advisory Boards to the Deans of Engineering at Portland State University and Carnegie Mellon University and serves on the Advisory Council for the National Science Foundation Engineering Directorate. He is an IEEE member and received his BS, MS, PhD in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.
Abstract :
For nearly 60 years, Moore’s Law has exponentially increased our ability to compute and has transformed the way we live. Today we live in a world in which nearly every aspect of our lives is touched by technology, including technology itself - which now finds itself in a virtuous cycle of increasing demand driven by increasing capability.
As graphics and AI applications create new and taxing compute workloads, storage needs and power-hungry data transfer rates, advancing Moore’s Law has become more relevant than ever.
Continued dimensional scaling, additional new materials, novel architectures and disruptive innovation at all levels of the compute system drive Intel’s research on the fundamentals of semiconductor technology in our relentless pursuit of Moore’s Law.
