SEMICON Europa to Convene in Munich
Semiconductor experts will gather at Messe München in Munich, Germany, from November 10-13 to address Europe's industry competitiveness.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Semiconductors
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SEMICON Europa 2026 is scheduled to convene at Messe München in Munich, Germany, from November 10-13, co-located with electronica. The event will host the Advanced Packaging Conference and Fab Management Forum, focused on strengthening Europe's semiconductor competitiveness.
Why it matters
Advanced packaging is becoming a strategic pillar of semiconductor supply chain resilience as Europe navigates a complex geopolitical and technological landscape. The event brings industry experts together to strategize next steps for the region's semiconductor sector.
The event is scheduled for four days, November 10-13, 2026, at Messe München in Munich, Germany, co-located with electronica. Attendance figures and exhibitor counts have not been disclosed in the available information.
The players
SEMICON Europa
SEMICON Europa is the European edition of SEMI's global semiconductor trade show and conference series, bringing industry stakeholders together to discuss manufacturing, packaging, and supply chain developments.
imec
imec is a Belgian research and innovation hub focused on nanoelectronics and digital technologies, known for its advanced semiconductor research programs.
The details
The Advanced Packaging Conference covers wafer- and panel-level packaging, hybrid bonding, and scalable manufacturing for the AI era. The Fab Management Forum and Voices from the Industry sessions will focus on Europe's semiconductor competitiveness, with the imec Technology Forum co-located at the event.
Timeline
November 10-13, 2026: SEMICON Europa 2026 convenes at Messe München in Munich, Germany.
The Tech Race
The conference's focus on packaging and manufacturing reflects Europe's broader effort under the EU Chips Act to reduce dependence on Asian and American chip production. Advanced packaging has become a central front in that competition as AI demand reshapes the industry.
Advanced packaging advances aim to deliver faster, more efficient chips for AI applications used in consumer devices. Industry shifts discussed at the event could influence future availability and pricing of electronics.
The takeaway
Watch how European policy and industry partnerships shape advanced packaging capacity, as this will influence the chips powering future devices. Follow SEMICON Europa outcomes to understand where regional semiconductor investment is heading.
Further reading
For broader background on chip manufacturing and packaging trends, explore our Semiconductors coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by DQ.
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