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...BECAUSE THE WORLD NEEDS ESBS MORE THAN EVER

What does ESBS mean?

 

Electronic and software based systems involve components and devices driven by micro-and nanoelectronics including embedded software. They are the foundation for digital products and services. ESBS functions enable the implementation of applications such as automated driving, the Internet of Things and smart cities and thus constitute the heart of our digitalized society.

 

 

Not only do ESBS have vast untapped potential for sustainable development, but they’re also the frontier for impactful tech solutions. That’s where EBSCON comes in, uniting the tech industry’s forward-thinkers with the research and scientific community. Together, we address today’s pressing questions, forging paths for a sustainable future. “Building bridges for tomorrow” is not just a slogan—it’s our mission, and crucial for our planet’s well-being.

EBSCON 2026 – be ready for…

 

  • Exclusive venue for more than 400 participants onsite
  • Interactive panels and barcamp sessions
  • Main Stage with inspiring keynotes, high-level panels and demonstrations
  • Interactive Exhibition Area for SILICON ALPS Partners
  • High display of European strengths
  • F&B, Catering
  • After-Show networking
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Crossroads – decide.disrupt. deliver. Leading Europe’s innovative strength into the future together

(Graz/Villach, 10 July 2026) Europe is opening a new chapter in its industrial and innovation policy. With the European Chips Act 2.0, competitiveness, technological sovereignty and the...
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Program EBSCON 2026

Crossroads - Decide.Disrupt.Deliver

Opening Ceremony

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  • 9:00 am

    Coffee Rave/Exhibition

    - Foyer
    - Visit our exhibitors
  • 9:00 am

    Press Conference

    - Room 12
  • 10:00 am

    Opening

    - Room 12
    - by Robert Gfrerer
    - Host: Daniel Cronin
  • 10:20 am

    Queue Pitching

    - Room 12
    - Introduction of our exhibitors on stage

Keynote

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  • 10:30 am

    Opening Keynote "From Emerging Technologies to European Leadership"

    This two-part keynote explores Europe’s semiconductor future from both a technological and strategic perspective.
    The first session highlights emerging manufacturing technologies, from advanced photomasks to Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL).
    The second focuses on the European Chips Act, the future semiconductor framework and the next steps needed to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty and global competitiveness.

    Speaker:
    - Hideki Chou, General Manager of NIL R&D Division | Dai Nippon Printing (DNP)
    - Jonas Jütting | European Commission

Co-Sessions

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  • 11:30 am

    Innovation Lab "Dual Use"

    The Lab "Dual Use" explores the growing importance of defence technologies as a driver of innovation. The session focuses on dual-use technologies, technological sovereignty and collaboration between industry, research and public institutions to strengthen Europe’s resilience and long-term innovation capacity.

    Host: Daniel Cronin

    - Room 10
  • 11:30 am

    Semiconductor Future Lab powered by AT-C3

    The "Semiconductor Future Lab" explores the key challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s semiconductor industry. The discussion will focus on emerging technologies, new chip architectures, more resilient supply chains, skills and talent, and how Europe can strengthen its long-term position in global competition.

    Host: Lukas Lassbacher | AT-C3 Austrian Chips Competence Center

    - Room 11

Networking Lunch/B2Match Matchmaking

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  • 12:45 pm

    - Foyer

Power Up for the Afternoon

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  • 1:45 pm

    - Warm Up before the second half of the day

Keynote

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  • 2:00 pm

    Keynote by Hermann Hauser

    Europe has a strong base of innovative technology companies and deep expertise in key future technologies. One of its biggest challenges, however, is scaling these companies beyond the early stages and enabling them to compete globally.
    Hermann Hauser will highlight why Europe’s ability to scale technology companies is critical to its future competitiveness, with a particular focus on larger growth financing rounds and the planned €5 billion "Scale Up Europe Fund".
    The keynote directly reflects the conference theme “Crossroads. Decide. Disrupt. Deliver.” and asks which decisions Europe must make today to turn technological strength into global market leadership.

    - Room 12

Winning Pitches

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  • 2:45 pm

    Demo Day Infineon Startup Challenge

    - Room 12
    - the winning startups present their projects on stage

Closing Ceremony

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  • 3:30 pm

    Panel "Inspiring Journeys"

    - Room 12
  • 4:15 pm

    Closing & Wrap Up

    - Room 12
    - by Robert Gfrerer, SILICON ALPS

Networking/B2Match Matchmaking

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  • 4:30 pm

    - Foyer (Networking)
    - Room 10 (B2Match)

EBSCON

Speakers of 2026

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Hermann

Hauser

Hermann Hauser is an Austrian entrepreneur and investor as a leading figure in the "Silicon Valley" of Great Britain.   He will be a keynote speaker at EBSCON 2026 with the topic: The Scale up Europe Fund.   “Scaling European companies to become global winners is the biggest problem for the European technology sector. The €5bn Scale up Europe Fund will provide leadership in syndicating larger rounds for European Tech Companies so they can compete with the US and China.”

Hermann Hauser

Tech-Pioneer, Entrepreneur & Investor

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Christina

Hirschl

Christina Hirschl is CEO of Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), a research centre for electronic and software-based systems with around 400 employees from 50 nations across sites in Graz, Villach and Linz. A physicist by training, she holds a doctorate from the University of Vienna and spent years in industry before joining CTR in Carinthia in 2010. She built up SAL's Villach site as head of Sensor Systems and has led the organisation as CEO since 2023, driven by a focus on turning applied research into industrial value.

Dr. Christina Hirschl

CEO, Silicon Austria Labs

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Sana

Ibrahim

Sana Ibrahim received the Ph.D. degree in Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnologies from TIMA Laboratory, UGA, Grenoble, France, in 2024. In 2025, she joined Grenoble Institute of Technology (INP), Grenoble, France, as a research engineer at Phelma within the European project FAMES. During her doctoral studies, her research focused on the design of a wideband, low-power RF front-ends in FD-SOI technology. Her current work involves on developing and contributing to a comprehensive curriculum covering both analog/RF and digital design flows, aimed to provide designers with the foundational knowledge needed to develop integrated circuits using FD-SOI technology. Photo: Ibrahim/Grenoble

Sana Ibrahim

Research Engineer, Grenoble INP - UGA

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Hideki

Cho

Hideki Cho joined Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) in 1998, beginning his career in process engineering for photomask blank manufacturing. In 2004, he transitioned to photomask manufacturing engineering, focusing on advanced patterning technologies for semiconductor applications. Since 2016, he has been involved in the development of Nanoimprint Lithography (NIL) technologies. In 2023, he was appointed General Manager of DNP’s NIL R&D Division, where he currently leads the company’s NIL technology development activities.

Hideki Cho

General Manager, NIL R&D Division

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