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Casimir Institute Annual Event – Accelerating Future Chips and High-Tech Systems through Collaboration

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What will it take to accelerate the next generation of chips and high-tech systems? Collaboration.

That’s why the Casimir Institute is bringing together researchers, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities, and build connections that can turn innovation into impact.

Throughout the day, we will explore key challenges and opportunities across the semiconductor value chain through expert dialogues and interactive panels on heterogeneous integration and AI in semiconductors. The program also includes a poster and demo market, networking opportunities and the Casimir Institute recognition ceremony.

Don’t miss this event and be part of the conversation. Seats are filling fast. Register now to secure your spot.

  • Date 19 November 2026
  • Time 09:30 to 17:00
  • Location Auditorium, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
  • Organization Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
  • Entry fee Free
  • Language English
  • Contact info@casimir-institute-annual-event.nl
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The program features keynote speakers and participants from industry and academia, including:

  • Silvia Lenaerts, Rector Magnificus, TU/e
  • Paul Heremans, Executive Vice President and CTO, imec
  • Sjoerd Verduyn Lunel, Strategy Manager, ASML and Professor at Utrecht University
  • Willem Jonker, Chairman of the Board, AIC4NL and Professor at University of Twente
  • Anouk Hubrechsen, CEO and co-founder, Antennex
  • Lex Hoefsloot, expert in scaling Dutch hardtech ventures and co-founder of Lightyear
  • Michael Machold, Operational Director, TUM Venture Lab Quantum/Semicon
  • Dr. Tsu-Jae King Liu, President of the National Academy of Engineering (USA) and co-developer of FinFET