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Semiconductors roundtable | Scotland

Measurement capability and standards research required to support the UK semiconductor industry

We’re hosting an industry focused round table event to identify the critical measurement capabilities and standards the UK needs to innovate, scale up and secure its semiconductor sector for national and international trade.    

We'll share our latest findings and discuss future research directions to support industry innovation and global pre-standards development. 

Your participation in this event will inform the UK’s position in international discussions and help prioritise the key areas of interest for global pre-standard requirements.  

A wealth of exciting opportunities lies ahead, growing the economy, creating highly skilled jobs, and being at the forefront of technology that underpins every aspect of modern life. 

The agenda for the day is as follows: 

10:00 – Arrival & refreshments 

10:30 – NPL - Welcome & introduction

10:40 – Importance of semiconductors for Scotland: Suresh Kumar - Deputy Director, Directorate for Economic Development (Scottish Government)

10:50 – Semiconductor strategy update: Eva Ignatuschtschenko - Head of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Semiconductor Policy Group

11:00 – Plamen Asenov - R&D Manager, Synopsis

11:20 – Alessandro Rossi - UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, University of Strathclyde & Measurement Fellow, National Physical Laboratory (NPL).

11:40 – Introduction to discussion themes 

12:00 – Networking lunch 

12:30 – Roundtable discussions 

13:45 – Close  

Register 

Your input is vital to ensure that your needs and opinions are reflected moving forward. We have designed the event to ensure a vibrant exchange of information is possible. Please use the link to register your interest for the event, though please be aware that we are limited to a maximum of 30 places.

29 October

10:00 - 14:00


Roundtable

University of Strathclyde, Scottland

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