Bio:

Thomas Rueckes is CEO of Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC), where he leads the development and commercialization of high-performance non-volatile memory products spanning NV-DRAM+ in Memory Fabs and high density Near Compute Memory, 3D-CACHE+ in advanced logic foundries. His work bridges materials, devices, integration, packaging, and system-level deployment, with active engagement across tier-1 memory IDMs, hyperscalers, OEMs, and leading equipment and materials suppliers.

Previously, Dr. Rueckes was Co-Founder, CTO, and COO of Nantero, where he spent more than two decades building one of the industry’s most advanced emerging memory platforms, overseeing R&D, operations, manufacturing scale-up, IP strategy, fundraising, government programs, and strategic partnerships. He holds more than 200 granted patents and has published extensively in leading scientific journals. Dr. Rueckes earned his Ph.D. in Nanotechnology from Harvard University.

Abstract:

Europe stands at a pivotal moment in reasserting its role in the global memory industry. Advances in materials science, device engineering, and semiconductor integration now enable the development of disruptive memory technologies that can meet the demands of next generation Artificial Intelligence—delivering lower energy consumption, higher density, and superior performance. FMC, positioned at the heart of Europe’s semiconductor R&D centers, is executing an ambitious, scalable product roadmap designed to reshape the memory landscape. Working in close partnership with leading industrial, research/technology, and institutional stakeholders across the European ecosystem, FMC is advancing a technology platform capable of supporting strategic sovereignty and long term competitiveness. The current environment offers a rare and timely opportunity for Europe to establish a new class of memory technology and a globally competitive memory champion.