Bio:

Pierre Chastanet is Head of the Unit for Microelectronics and Photonics at the European Commission, where he manages the development of European semiconductor policy and the implementation of the European Chips Act and the preparation of a Chips Act 2.0.

Mr. Chastanet has been working for 20 years in the European Commission, supervising different digital policies in the areas of cloud, data flows, software, cybersecurity, privacy, green ICT, and telecom innovation.

Prior to that, Mr. Chastanet gained over 8 years of business experience, mostly in various IT management positions in a large multinational company.

He holds a M.Sc. in Telecommunication Engineering from Telecom Paris (Polytechnic Institute of Paris), a M.A. in International Politics from the Free University of Brussels (ULB), and a B.Sc. in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He also earned a Leadership Executive Certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

Abstract:

The presentation will highlight the European Union’s renewed strategy to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem and to increase its technological sovereignty, supply chain resilience, and investment in advanced chip manufacturing and research. Semiconductor research is a key driver for innovation, enabling breakthroughs that can directly benefit Europe’s industrial base. The Chips Act 2 aims at boosting partnerships, fostering cutting-edge R&D and addressing skills shortages to enhance the competitiveness, sustainability, and global positioning of European semiconductor industry.