Semiconductors

Semiconductors UK Stage: Powering Tomorrow’s Technology

Explore the cutting edge of semiconductor innovation. The Semiconductors UK stage at Microelectronics UK will delve into the most significant advancements in semiconductor manufacturing and design, alongside critical discussions on sustainability, efficiency, and future applications. This is your opportunity to understand how the fundamental building blocks of technology are evolving to meet the demands of tomorrow.

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Gary Smith

Partner, Page White Farrer
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Pim Tuyls

Executive Director R&D Engineering , Synopsys Inc
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Peter Stephens

Director of Government Partnerships (UK), Arm
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Simon Stacey

Chief Operating Officer, Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd
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Paolo Bargiacchi

McLaren Applied, McLaren Applied
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Sue Daley OBE

Director, Tech UK
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Laura Foster

Associate Director, Tech UK
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Simon Thomas

Chief Executive Officer, Paragraf
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Nazia Qureshi

Digital Engineering Manager, Lockheed Martin
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Mohamed Mounir

Microelectronics Engineer, European Space Agency 
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Richard Price

Co- Founder and CTO, Pragmatic
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Alexandra Foster

Chair of Women’s Network, Fujitsu
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Rod Metcalfe

Senior Group Director, Cadence
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Florian Kaesen

Value Chain Integration, Intel
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Asen Asenov

CEO, Semiwise
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François Disch

Digital Transformation Delivery Lead, Schneider Electric
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Scott McManus

Programme Manager - UK Digital Factory, Leonardo
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Amit Kumar Singh

Reader (Associate Professor+), University of Essex
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Vibishna Balagopal

Head of Electronics, OME, Thales UK
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Mike Bartley

Chief Executive Officer, Alpinum Consulting
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Charles Sturman

CEO, TechWorks
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Sean Redmond

Managing Partner, Silicon Catalyst
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Helen Duncan

CEO, Blueshift Memory, Member UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group
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Ian Croston

GM, Octric Semiconductors Ltd
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Andy Sellars

Director of Strategy, Cornerstone
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Rupert Baines

Chair, UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group
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Richard Shaddick

Senior Delivery Manager, Inward Investment, Welsh Government

Exhibitors 

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SMD Semiconductor

Stand: F42
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CN Tech

Stand: D33
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SPS International

Stand: H4
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Fast ChemTech

Stand: G2
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Novomorphic Ltd

Stand: J43
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S3 Alliance Ltd

Stand: G4
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Advantest

Stand: B19
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GF Micro

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Wentworth Laboratories

Stand: H20
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Analog Devices

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Chroma ATE Inc Europe

Stand: H40
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Aquarius Test Engineering

Stand: H44
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Synopsys Inc

Stand: H32
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Welsh Government

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TechWorks

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Custom Interconnect Ltd

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Ram Innovations

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CSconnected

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iO Associates - UK/EU

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KLA Corporation UK LTD

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A-Gas Electronic Materials

Stand: G12

Why Attend Semiconductors UK?

Unlock the future of the semiconductor industry. The Semiconductor Stage at Microelectronics UK brings together innovators, strategists, and technical experts to explore the trends and breakthroughs shaping the sector. Dive into solutions for strengthening supply chains, advancing design architectures, and scaling manufacturing for a connected world.

Gain insights into the UK’s national semiconductor strategy and global market opportunities. Discover how AI and smart manufacturing are transforming chip design, security, and production. Explore the rise of chiplets, advanced packaging, and the critical role of semiconductors in powering hyperscalers, autonomous vehicles, and quantum technologies - and stay ahead in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Key Themes

  • The UKs national strategy for Semiconductors and key partnerships
  • Industry leaders perspectives on the current Microelectronics landscape
  • Current challenges for the microelectronics supply chain and solutions
  • New technologies for semiconductor design and manufacturing
  • Real world applications for semiconductors across different industries
  • Uses of AI on Semiconductor manufacturing and design
  • Sustainability in the semiconductor production cycle

Discover Semiconductors UK

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24 Sep 2025
  1. Ministerial Address
    Speakers
    Lord Patrick Vallance
    Lord Patrick Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation
  2. Tech UK Chip Report
    Speakers
    Sue Daley OBE
    Sue Daley OBE, Director - Tech UK
  3. Global Perspectives on the Evolving Microelectronics Landscape
    • The impact of geopolitical shifts & supply chain vulnerabilities
    • Emerging technologies & global research breakthroughs
    • The role of international collaboration in innovation & addressing industry challenges
    • How to promote sustainable practices & address environmental concerns
    • Key investment areas & strategies for global competitiveness
    Speakers
    Charles Sturman
    Charles Sturman, CEO - TechWorks
    Florian Kaesen
    Florian Kaesen, Value Chain Integration - Intel
    Richard Price
    Richard Price, Co- Founder and CTO - Pragmatic
    Simon Thomas
    Simon Thomas, Chief Executive Officer - Paragraf
    Simon Stacey
    Simon Stacey, Chief Operating Officer - Cambridge GaN Devices Ltd
    Peter Stephens
    Peter Stephens, Director of Government Partnerships (UK) - Arm
  4. Morning Break
  5. Evolving Supply Chains in a Changing World
    • Managing rising system complexity, integration, packaging & new materials
    • Geo-political impact: trade restrictions & the push for regionalisation
    • Anticipating chip shortages & shifting market demands
    • Onshoring for national resilience & security & its impact on market dynamics
    • Supply chain trends: ESG compliance & the role of AI
    Speakers
    Ian Croston
    Ian Croston, GM - Octric Semiconductors Ltd
    Florian Kaesen
    Florian Kaesen, Value Chain Integration - Intel
    Alexandra Foster
    Alexandra Foster, Chair of Women’s Network - Fujitsu
    Olivia Ricketts
    Olivia Ricketts, Interim Director International and Economic Security - Department of Science, Innovation and Technology
    Paolo Bargiacchi
    Paolo Bargiacchi, McLaren Applied - McLaren Applied
  6. Lunch
  7. How the UK Can Foster the Next Generation of Hyperscalers
    Speakers
    Sean Redmond
    Sean Redmond, Managing Partner - Silicon Catalyst
  8. Key Tech Convergence: Semiconductors, Quantum, Telecom & AI
    Speakers
    Andy Sellars
    Andy Sellars, Director of Strategy - Cornerstone
  9. Smart Manufacturing: Revolutionising the Semiconductor Supply Chain
    • AI/ML models for predictive scheduling and maintenance
    • Utilising advanced analytics to optimize production workflows
    • Challenges of integrating data and interoperability
    • Upskilling and re-skilling for the workforce
    • Additive manufacturing for improved sustainability
    Speakers
    Richard Shaddick
    Richard Shaddick, Senior Delivery Manager - Inward Investment, Welsh Government
    Scott McManus
    Scott McManus, Programme Manager - UK Digital Factory - Leonardo
    Nazia Qureshi
    Nazia Qureshi, Digital Engineering Manager - Lockheed Martin
  10. Transformative Architectures for AI and Big Data
    Speakers
    Helen Duncan
    Helen Duncan, CEO - Blueshift Memory, Member UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group
  11. Closing Remarks
    Speakers
    Helen Duncan
    Helen Duncan, CEO - Blueshift Memory, Member UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group
  12. Day 1 Conference Close
25 Sep 2025
  1. Chair's Welcome and Conference Commencement
    Speakers
    Rupert Baines
    Rupert Baines, Chair - UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group
  2. Harnessing Agentic AI for Advanced Chip Design
    Speakers
    Rod Metcalfe
    Rod Metcalfe, Senior Group Director - Cadence
  3. How EDA Tools and Hardware IP Are Evolving to Improve Security
    • Tools to detect and mitigate vulnerabilities
    • Hardware IP for foundational security
    • Verification & anti-piracy measures
    • Addressing issues of authentication and counterfeiting
    Speakers
    Rupert Baines
    Rupert Baines, Chair - UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group
    Pim Tuyls
    Pim Tuyls, Executive Director R&D Engineering - Synopsys Inc
    Gary Smith
    Gary Smith, Partner - Page White Farrer
  4. Morning Break
  5. Reliable Integrated Circuits Design for Emerging Space Missions
    Speakers
    Mohamed Mounir
    Mohamed Mounir, Microelectronics Engineer - European Space Agency 
  6. Beyond Moore’s Law: SMD’s Technological Edge for Innovation-Driven Growth
  7. Lunch
  8. Architecting Intelligent Chips: Why System Thinking Must Come First
  9. Sustainable Technologies for Semiconductor Manufacturing
    Speakers
    Asen Asenov
    Asen Asenov, CEO - Semiwise
    Laura Foster
    Laura Foster, Associate Director - Tech UK
  10. Are Chiplets the Next Big Thing for Semiconductors?
    Speakers
    Amit Kumar Singh
    Amit Kumar Singh, Reader (Associate Professor+) - University of Essex
  11. Microelectronics Innovations for Autonomous Connected Vehicles
    Speakers
    Mike Bartley
    Mike Bartley, Chief Executive Officer - Alpinum Consulting
    Brendan Morris
    Brendan Morris, Senior Technical Marketing Engineer - Siemens Digital Industries Software
  12. Closing Remarks
  13. Day 2 Conference Close

What you'll gain

  • Gain insights into the latest advancements in semiconductor design methodologies, including the use of generative AI.
  • Understand the evolving role of EDA tools in improving semiconductor security.
  • Explore innovative manufacturing techniques and strategies for supply chain optimization.
  • Learn about the critical importance of sustainability in the semiconductor industry.
  • Discover the potential of alternative semiconductor materials like GaN and SiC.
  • Understand the semiconductor innovations driving key future applications like AI, IoT, and autonomous vehicles.

Why you can't miss it

This stage is crucial for semiconductor professionals, researchers, designers, manufacturers, and anyone interested in the future of this foundational technology. Whether you want to:

  • Stay ahead of the curve in semiconductor design and manufacturing advancements.
  • Understand the growing importance of sustainability in the industry.
  • Explore the semiconductor technologies enabling future applications.
  • Network with key players and thought leaders in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Don't miss this essential stage for the semiconductor industry in the UK. Register for Microelectronics UK today!