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Yuan-Cheng Sun
Prof. Yuan-Cheng Sun, Dean of the Industry Academia Innovation School (IAIS) at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and former CTO and vice president for R&D at TSMC. IAIS was established in 2021 as first semiconductor academy on Taiwan with support of industry and government generating talent pool for high-tech industry and boost technology transfer.
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Rainer Käsmaier
Since 2018 Dr. Rainer Käsmaier is leading the semiconductor business with its global manufacturing and R&D footprint for the power semiconductor product portfolio which compromises GTOs, IGBTs, IGCTs, Thyristors, Diodes and Silicon Carbide for market segments such as energy transmission and distribution, transportation and rail, renewables, industry, and eMobility.
Rainer is a semiconductor industry veteran having held various management and executive positions in the sector for more than 25 years, covering areas of global responsibility in business strategy and development, business transformation, technology and engineering, operations and production, R&D, as well as sales and marketing.
After holding leadership roles at Siemens, Infineon, Qimonda, and the European semiconductor manufacturer LFoundry, Rainer took the responsibility for Hitachi Energy’s semiconductor global product group in 2018. Since 2019, he has also served as a member of the management board of Hitachi Energy Switzerland.
He was a member in various industries strategy committees in Europe and the US, and currently in the advisory board for the International Semiconductor Industry Group. Rainer holds a Master’s degree in Physics from the Technical University Munich and a PhD in Physics from the University Kassel in Germany.
He is based in Lenzburg, near Zurich, Switzerland.
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Thomas Horn
Thomas Horn studied International Economic Relations. In 1994, he started to work as a Project Manager for Saxony Trade & Invest. In this position, he was responsible for Poland, the Baltic States, and Russia. As of 1997, he was the Director of the Saxony Office of the German-Polish Economic Development Corporation. Starting in 2001, he worked in diverse areas and functions on behalf of the Saxon State Ministry of the Environment and Agriculture (SMUL). In 2010, he became the Director for International Relations at the Saxon State Chancellery.
Since 2018, he has been the CEO of Saxony Trade & Invest.
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Armin Kemna
Armin Kemna is Vice President of Product Development at Elmos Semiconductor SE. In this role, he is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of design and development activities for innovative semiconductor solutions, particularly in the automotive sector. Since 2015, he has been instrumental in expanding high-performance analog/mixed-signal platforms, design support structures, and development processes at Elmos. Previously, he led design and technology teams in various roles within the company as well as at research and industry partners.
Kemna holds a degree in electrical engineering and has many years of experience in IC design, sensor technology, and project management.
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Jiří Háze
Is an associate professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, where he serves as Head of the Institute of Microelectronics and Director of the Advanced Chip Design Research Center (ACDRC). His research focuses on the design, modeling, and fabrication of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, with a strong emphasis on sensor and biomedical applications. He is actively involved in major European and international initiatives, including the CHIPS of Europe project aimed at strengthening higher-education–industry cooperation in the semiconductor sector, and long-term collaboration with partners in Taiwan through ACDRC.
He has led or co-led more than 15 national and international research projects, published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, and is a frequent invited speaker in the field of chip design and semiconductor technologies.
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Karel Masařík
I am a semiconductor deeptech leader working across advanced R&D, product development and ecosystem building. I currently serve as Senior Director, Product Development at onsemi, working on RISC-V adoption and advanced semiconductor technologies across automotive, Safety & Security, edge AI and high-performance computing. I founded Codasip in 2014 and led the company as CEO through 2021, guiding its growth through funding rounds, product and market development, and international expansion. I later served as Chief Innovation Officer, focused on long-term technology strategy and advanced R&D across processor platforms, Safety & Security, automotive, HPC and AI-enabled systems. I also serve as RISC-V Fellow at the Czech Semiconductor Centre, supporting RISC-V, European semiconductor ecosystem engagement and selected EU-level initiatives.
My long-term focus is on strengthening semiconductor capability by connecting technology, research excellence, industrial execution and ecosystem development.
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Robert Gfrerer
Dr. Robert Gfrerer, MPH is Managing Director of the Silicon Alps Cluster, one of Europe’s leading innovation clusters for electronic and software-based systems. In this role, he drives cross-border collaboration between industry, research, and public stakeholders, strengthening the competitiveness and global visibility of the semiconductor ecosystem in the south of Austria and beyond.
Since 2026, he serves as Chair of the Silicon Europe Alliance, representing Europe's largest network of 16 semiconductor clusters and 3.500 companies. In this position, he actively contributes to shaping Europe’s semiconductor strategy, fostering collaboration across regions, and advocating for industry perspectives in key policy initiatives such as the European Chips Act.
With a background in computer and electrical engineering, combined with a strong track record in leading innovation ecosystems, Dr. Gfrerer has held senior positions across industry, cluster management, as well as startup development. His work focuses on initiating high-impact collaborative projects, enabling access to funding and infrastructure, and building strong innovation networks across Europe.
As a speaker, he brings a strategic European perspective on semiconductor innovation, ecosystem building, and the importance of collaboration in strengthening technological sovereignty and industrial competitiveness.
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Jan Jakůbek
Chief Scientist and Co-founder, ADVACAM - Imaging the unseen
Project coordinator and team leader.
Physicist, mathematician, software and hardware designer.
Imaging with ionizing radiation, study of semiconductor detection structures and their applications, radiation spectroscopy, multi-parametric spectroscopy, spectroscopy based imaging, mathematical data analysis, algorithms.
Designing of instrumentation for physical measurements including hardware solutions and related software tools, proof-of-concept measurements, prototyping.
Author of about 500 highly cited articles in scientific journals (more than 10 000 citations).
Many public presentations for international scientific forums. About 15 invited talks in international scientific conferences.
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Sebastian Lindner
Studied Political Science in Mainz and Leipzig. Held various positions in the fields of culture and public administration at state and federal level. Since 2016, has worked on high-tech issues within the Saxon State Government, particularly microtechnology and AI.
Currently Head of the Division for “Digital Strategies and AI” at the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor, Energy, and Climate Protection (SMWA).
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Sanin Zulić
Sanin Zulić is an experienced leader in business development and commercialization within the photonics and laser industry. As International Business Development Manager at HiLASE, he drives strategic efforts to transform advanced laser technologies into market-ready solutions, focusing on business growth and partnership development.
Sanin’s expertise includes market analysis, customer alignment, and fostering collaborations that accelerate technology deployment. He plays a key role in bridging research innovations with real-world applications, working closely with partners from the semiconductor industry to meet evolving operational needs. His international business experience and strategic insight make him a valuable contributor to advancing the global laser technology ecosystem and driving innovation in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Petr Slobodian
Prof. Petr Slobodian, Faculty of Technology, Tomas Bata University in Zlín (UTB) and is also affiliated with UTB’s Centre of Polymer Systems, where he leads a research group focused on systems with sensoric properties, particularly sensor material components for hybrid and programmable materials.
His current work explores polymers and nanomaterials and pathways to turn polymer-based systems into conductive and functional semiconductor materials, including research directions connected to soft semiconductors for wearable electronics; he also contributed to the preparation of a new study program on semiconductor materials at UTB.
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Ching-Yao Huang
Vice President for the Office of Industry-Academia Co-creation, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
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Jan Lehký
An expert in ESG, construction, and large infrastructure projects. He has long helped investors navigate complex permitting processes and develop sustainable strategies. Actively involved in shaping construction legislation through ministerial working groups, he is one of the leading voices in the Czech ESG regulatory debate.
At seminars and conferences, Jan bridges law, business, and practice—clearly, pragmatically, and without unnecessary legalese.
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Lee Eden
Lee Eden has extensive experience in global supply chain, logistics and customer operations. His career has taken him through FMCG, electronics manufacturing & repair, logistics services and industrial equipment sectors.
He managed the Supply Chain function of large manufacturing sites, owning planning, purchasing, warehousing and transportation. Key challenges included reduction
of inventory and negotiation of liability agreements, resolution of system inventory integrity.
As European Customer Development Manager at Flextronics, Lee developed best practices in Program Management, Pricing and Contract Management. He was responsible for review and confirmation of manufacturing quotations and contracts.
Lee was the EMEA Logistics Manager for Celestica, supporting multiple sites, and Global Director of Logistics Contracts, managing an annual Global freight spend of $70m.
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Rob Fell
With over 30 years of engineering experience in the Automotive, Semiconductor Industrial Equipment and Telecoms/Consumer Electronics industries, Rob Fell is an established professional with a deep understanding of a wide range of technologies.
Formerly Principal Engineer for Daewoo-General Motors, Rob has partnered with several major global OEMs to develop emerging & innovative technologies that are commonplace on our vehicles today.
Working for a Global leader in Semiconductor industrial equipment manufacture and with commodity responsibility for high-technology components, Rob managed the transfer of a US$100m portfolio of performance-critical parts and assemblies into Asia using extensive supplier development and process capability programmes, underpinned with balanced & mutually beneficial contractual locks.
Previously, Rob has worked in the telecommunications, audio, and consumer electronics sectors where he specialised in the design, development & production of high-end user interfaces.
Now based in Thailand and having lived and worked extensively in the US, Korea, and Japan, Rob additionally brings to Pacellico a deep knowledge of sourcing, supplier development and engineering within the Asia-Pacific region.
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Martin Landgraf
Martin Landgraf is a Research Manager at Fraunhofer IPMS, Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT), and has been a driving force since its founding in 2005. With over two decades of experience, he has coordinated numerous R&D projects with global industry partners, specializing in bridging the gap between academic innovation and 300mm industrial manufacturing.
In his current role as Program Manager, he oversees R&D projects, intellectual property, and contract management, reporting directly to the institute's director. His expertise lies in creating effective collaboration models that provide external partners with seamless access to advanced semiconductor infrastructure.
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