New Work
The change in work & economic environments How looks the future of work? What challenges are facing our economy? And which ways make collaboration efficient and human-oriented at the same time? We want to talk about this with our guests and invite the audience in a conversation, so that everyone can find their own answers. We are living in exciting times …
Introduction Regions & Delegations
Silicon Saxony Day is going global! We are welcoming a diverse array of international delegations, and to promote the exchange on-site, we’ve created a new exhibition space called the Regions Island. At the Regions Island, you can connect with representatives from: NY CREATES (Silicon Saxony Day Partner Region 2025), United States High Tech NL, Netherlands Silicon Alps, Austria Saxony Trade …
Autonomous Systems
Agenda Session Chair: Peter Schneider, Fraunhofer EAS/IIS 14:45 – 14:55Advanced Robotic Solutions in the Semiconductor Industry for “Light off” FAB with the Aid of IoT and AI Sebastiano Chillari, Meridionale Impianti 14:55 – 15:05From Predictive to Prognostic MaintenanceTejo Chalasani, Utpatti 15:05 – 15:15Co-Innovation in Action: Retrofitting for Enhanced Monitoring & MaintenanceDanny Städter, Smart Systems Hub GmbH 15:15 – 15:25Questions and …
Product Development (Microelectronics | afternoon)
Agenda Session Chair: Martin Landgraf, Fraunhofer IPMS 14:45 – 14:55 NXTGEN High Tech – Enabling the next generation chips Ivan Stojanovic, NXTGEN High Tech/Oost NL 14:55 – 15:05 X-Fab “More than Photonics” – Enabling photonics innovation beyond PICs Joni Mellin, X-FAB Group 15:05 – 15:15 Higher yield and sustainability through innovative, more efficient dicing Christian Keil, Lidrotec GmbH 15:15 – …
Strategic HR Management
Agenda: Moderation: Janine Steidelmüller, SAP & Steve Federow, GlobalFoundries 14:00 – 14:10Okay, Boomer – Leveraging Synergies Between Gen X, Gen Z, and Gen AHeiko Riemer, MRL Consulting GmbH 14:10 – 14:20Next generation of Talent Development ProgramsAnita Berthold, GlobalFoundries 14:20 – 14:25Women Empowerment: Mission UnstoppableMarleen Mey, GlobalFoundries 14:25 – 14:30Leadership Journey@GF: Unlock, Unleash, Lead Forward!Marcel Jaeger, GlobalFoundries 14:30 – 14:45Questions & …
Cybersecurity
Agenda Session Chair: Oliver Nyderle, Telekom 14:00 – 14:10Cybersecurity in the Semiconductor Industry Maximilian Junge, Kontron AIS 14:10 – 14:20Digitalization in industrial operation: Securely for sure Gerhard Wallraf, Deutsche Telekom MMS GmbH 14:20 – 14:30Is Passwordless MFA the Future of User Authentication?Michal Wendrowski, Rublon 14:30 – 14:45Questions and Answers
AI & Autonomous Systems
Agenda Session Chair: Yvonne Keil, GlobalFoundries 14:00 – 14:10 Neuromorphic technology and ultra-low-power chips Alexey Dolbunov, Polyn Technology Ltd 14:10 – 14:20Metrology in semicon & life-sciences equipment: from sensor-data to information Gerard Rauwerda, Technolution 14:20 – 14:30Next generation of automation in wet processingPatrick Hirt, AP&S International GmbH 14:30 – 14:45Questions and Answers
Cloud Transformation
Agenda Session Chair: Tobias Nestler, DevBoost 11:45 – 11:55 Empowering Saxony: Leveraging Cloud Ecosystems on Open-Source FoundationJosephine Seifert, ALASCA – Verband für betriebsfähige, offene Cloud-Infrastrukturen e.V. 11:55 – 12:05Digital planing, execution and controlling for capital projects (case study SuedLink)Jörg Schaible, Accenture GmbH 12:05 – 12:15How the AWS Cloud Protects Your Data Chris Schläger, Amazon Development Center Germany GmbH 12:15 – 12:30 Questions and Answers
Artificial Intelligence (Smart Systems)
Agenda Session Chair: Uwe Gäbler, Infineon Technologies 11:45 – 11:55Infineon’s new PSoC Edge: Entering the Era of Edge AIAnn-Christin Bette, Infineon Technologies 11:55 – 12:05Industrial AnalyticsViktor Laier, Industrial Analytics la GmbH 12:05 – 12:15Introducing Tud | excitelab – a SpinLab CompanyAlexander Türpe, TUD | excitelab – A SpinLab Company 12:15 – 12:30Questions and Answers
Sustainability & Green Transition (Microelectronics)
Agenda Session Chair: Robert Weichert, WeichertMehner 11:45 – 11:55 Green Chemistry to replace harmful solvents in semiconductor industry Salem Nasraoui, Intelligent fluids GmbH 11:55 – 12:05Sustainable, climate-friendly electronics in the context of innovation fundingAntje Zehm, VDI/VDE Innovation & Technik GmbH 12:05 – 12:15IPCEI on Microelectronics and Communication TechnologiesSophie Cordeiro, Bosch 12:15 – 12:30 Questions and Answers
Artificial Intelligence (Software)
Agenda Session Chair: Jochen Kinauer, camLine 11:00 – 11:10Electrifying AI: Training Large Language Models and Their Impact on Electronics Engineering Daniel Steinigen, Fraunhofer IAIS 11:10 – 11:20The Legal Implications of AI in Software DevelopmentWaldemar Zygadlo & Anna Materla, Vm.pl 11:20 – 11:30AI-Based Diagnosis & Prediction Systems for Semiconductor Industry Norbert Waleschkowski, Semantis Information Builders GmbH 11:30 – 11:45Questions and Answers
Sustainability & Green Transition (Smart Systems)
Agenda Session Chair: Christoph Kögler, Infineon Technologies 11:00 – 11:10Energy saving with maintenance-free sensing in buildings – project ENDEMARBjörn Zeugmann, Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS Design Automation Division EAS 11:10 – 11:20Optimization of energy efficiency and CO2 footprint in semiconductor subfabsMarcel Gruschwitz, Bosch & Stefanie Hammer, algorismic gmbh 11:20 – 11:30A truly circular economy for the photovoltaic industry and …
Product Development (Microelectronics | morning)
Agenda Session Chair: Martin Landgraf, Fraunhofer IPMS 11:00 – 11:10Efficient electronics development through automated in-house prototypingClaudius Kofler, MULTIVATIVE GmbH 11:10 – 11:20Accelerating particle defectivity analysis by combining Scattermetrology & SEM-EDXErik Vermeulen, Fastmicro 11:20 – 11:30R&D Cookbook – unlocking the recipes of R&D excellenceThomas Markfelder, 3DSE Management Consultants GmbH 11:30 – 11:45Questions and Answers
Sustainability & Green Transition (Software)
Agenda Session Chair: Heike Wilson, DUALIS IT SOLUTION 14:45 – 14:55Transforming Bike Traffic Planning with Green Cloud Data Processing Philipp Grubitzsch & Max Böttcher, Cloud&Heat Technologies 14:55 – 15:05Create easily sustainability KPIs from digital twin data Björn Schuster, N+P Informationssysteme GmbH 15:05 – 15:15 Streamlining Critical Queue Timer Management: A Digital Twin Approach to Optimize Frontend ManufacturingHajo Terbrack, SYSTEMA Systementwicklung …
Re- and Upskilling
Agenda 12:00 – 12:10The European Chips Skills Academy – the go-to hub for everything skills-related in the world of chipsChristopher Frieling, Semi Europe 12:10 – 12:20 Center of Excellence for Resource-Optimized Information and Communication Technology – Green ICT @ FMDManuel Thesen, Research Fab Microelectronics Germany – FMD 12:20 – 12:30Questions and Answers
Product Development (Smart Systems)
Agenda Session Chair: Martina Vogel, Fraunhofer ENAS 14:00 – 14:10Monitoring vital signs using acceleration sensorsPetra Künzel, Fraunhofer ENAS 14:10 – 14:20RIOT, the Friendly Operating System for the IoTMatthias Wählisch, TU Dresden and Barkhausen Institut 14:20 – 14:30Thin Film and Printed Flexible Sensors (Magnetic Field, Temperature, and Strain)Thomas Schille, Hzdr E.v. 14:30 – 14:45Questions and Answers