Members of the European semiconductor community may be interested in FIRST by FMD (Fast Innovation through Research in Semiconductor Technologies), taking place on 30 September – 1 October 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
FIRST is a high-level forum dedicated to the future of semiconductor technologies and their role in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, technological sovereignty, security and sustainable growth. Against the backdrop of major European initiatives such as the EU Chips Act and Germany’s Hightech Agenda, the event will provide a platform for discussions on emerging technologies, industrial roadmaps and future infrastructure developments.
The forum brings together representatives from industry, research organisations and public authorities across the semiconductor ecosystem. Confirmed speakers include experts and leaders from organisations such as Fraunhofer, Intel, GlobalFoundries, Silicon Saxony, Siemens Healthineers, and the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.
The programme will address developments across the semiconductor value chain and their applications in key sectors including artificial intelligence, automotive, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, telecommunications and energy.
Among the topics featured at FIRST 2026 is the APECS pilot line, implemented by Research Fab Microelectronics Germany. The initiative aims to provide an industry-oriented environment for advanced packaging and design technologies, supporting chiplet architectures and heterogeneous integration within the European semiconductor ecosystem.
Key Topics
- Emerging semiconductor technology and market trends
- Industrial roadmaps and future infrastructure developments
- Collaboration opportunities across the semiconductor value chain
- Advanced packaging and chiplet technologies through the APECS pilot line
- Applications in AI, automotive, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy
Further information is available via FIRST by FMD.