The RESOLVE Initiative
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A 1,000× energy challenge for Europe
You’ll hear an update on RESOLVE, a pan-European initiative from 20 leading RTOs from 18 European countries, 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
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
Pierre Chastanet
Head of the Unit - Microelectronics and Photonics, European Commission
Empowering Europe’s digital future through the Chips Act 2... more info
Jean-René Lèquepeys
Deputy Director and Chief Technology Officer, CEA-Leti
The RESOLVE initiative: accelerating innovation for Europe’s Chips Act 2... more info
Get some fresh ideas: 180-second pitch by a talented young scientist
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 (from left to right): Pierre Chastanet, DG CNECT; Amandine Reix, DGE France; Seamus Carroll, IDA Ireland; Francis Deprez, Flanders Public Authority; Jean-René Lequepeys, CEA-Leti; Thomas Rueckes, FMC; David Billon-Lanfrey, LYNRED; Krysten Rochereau, STMicroelectronics;
Coffee Break, Exhibitions & Networking
