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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 crucialfor our planet’s well-being.

This was  EBSCON 2024

 

  • Exclusive venue for more than 350 participants onsite
  • Interactive live streams for registered online community
  • Barcamp Sessions
  • Main Stage with inspiring keynotes, high-level panels and presentations
  • Interactive Exhibition Area for SILICON ALPS Partners
  • High display of European strengths
  • F&B, Catering
  • After-Show networking
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Program EBSCON 2025

Creative Destruction

Opening Ceremony

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  • 9:00 am

    Business Breakfast / Exhibition

    Check-in, come together

    Foyer
  • 9:00 am

    Press Conference

    with
    - Deputy Governor and Minister for Technology of Carinthia Dr.in Gaby Schaunig
    - Regional Minister for economy, labour, finance, science and research DI Willibald Ehrenhöfer
    - Michael Jerne, NXP Semiconductors Austria
    - Regis Hamelin, BLUMORPHO
    - Robert Gfrerer, SILICON ALPS Cluster

    Room 12
  • 10:00 am

    Official Opening

    by
    - Deputy Governor and Minister for Technology of Carinthia Dr.in Gaby Schaunig
    - Regional Minister for economy, labour, finance, science and research DI Willibald Ehrenhöfer
    - Robert Gfrerer, SILICON ALPS Cluster

    Room 12
  • 10:15 am

    The Magic of First Principles & Question Marks: Rethinking the Future Through Radical Curiosity

    by Henriette Hochstein-Frädrich | Founder, Entrepreneur, Host, Author, Speaker

    Room 12

Pitching Sessions

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  • 11:00 am

    Pioneers Track: Talent's Pitch and Nomination of Hack2BRIDGE Hackathon winner

    We welcome on stage:
    - Monika Arpa, ams OSRAM
    - Andreas Juffinger, AVL List
    - Bernhard Weber, Unicorn Startup & Innovation Hub

    Presentation of the winner from the previous hackathon

    Room 12
  • 11:45 am

    Queue Pitching

    Short presentation of all exhibitors
    - NXP Semiconductors
    - chipsconnect
    - wirecube
    - Scoprixai
    - DIH Süd
    - Brave Analytics
    - Materials Center Leoben
    - BABEG
    - JOANNEUM RESEARCH
    - beeproduced
    - Cleanroom Technology Austria

    Room 12

Networking Lunch

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  • 12:00 am

    Networking Lunch/Matchmaking

    b2match Matchmaking Session from 12:30-13:30

    Foyer

Afternoon Kick-Off

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  • 1:30 pm

    How to "Schumpeter" the ESBS Industry

    by Maria Huffman, Director at Swedish Chips Competence Center
    and Bruno Paing, Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA)

    Room 12

Parallel Sessions

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  • 2:15 pm

    Barcamp Local Innovation: "How Disruptive Methods Drive Local Transformation" hosted by NXP Semiconductors

    Panel session with:
    - Anke Steinberger, AT&S
    - Michael Jerne, NXP Semiconductors Austria
    - Bart Scholte van Mast, go-e

    Room 10
  • 2:15 pm

    Barcamp European Innovation: "How Fabless Companies Allow Europe to Focus on Innovation" powered by AT-C3

    Panel session with:
    - Diego Gigena Ivanovich, Silicon Austria Labs
    - Ivo Ivanovski, ams OSRAM
    - Maria Huffman, Swedish Chips Competence Center
    - Laure Quintin, ASTEERICS, Minalogic
    - Bruno Paing, CEO-Leti
    - Stanislav Cerny, Czech National Semiconductor Cluster
    - Michael Cernusca, AT-C³ Austrian Chips Competence Center
    - Regis Hamelin, BLUMORPHO
    - Robert Schneider, Brainchain AG
    - Peter-Jan Hendrikx, High Tech NL

    Room 11

Closing ceremony

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  • 4:00 pm

    EBSCON HI 5 - Closing Panel

    Panel discussion & wrap up
    Hosted by Richard Sturn, University of Graz, with:
    - Thomas Haim, 3DSE Management Consultants
    - Christian Ramsauer, University of Technology Graz
    - Jan Preibisch, AT&S
    - Maria Huffman, Swedish Chips Competence Center
    - Robert Gfrerer, SILICON ALPS Cluster

    Room 12
  • 4:45 pm

    Closing & Networking/Matchmaking

    Room 12/Foyer

EBSCON

Speakers of 2025

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Laure

Quintin

Since my master degree in European Affairs,I have built my career at the crossroads of European microelectronics, innovation networks, and digital transformation. With strong experience in collaborative ecosystems such as EPoSS (European Technology Platform on Smart Systems), I have worked extensively in networking, consulting, and the design and management of major European projects within Minalogic (like eDIHs). I am also actively engaged in the aCCCess project, where I lead Focus Group 3 on Technology, and contribute to shaping the French Chips Competence Centre Asteerics, bridging technology, policy, and industry needs.

Laure Quintin

Director for European projects and affairs, Minalogic , Asteerics, French Chips Competence Center

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Gaby

Schaunig

Gaby Schaunig is the Deputy Governor and Minister for Technology of Carinthia and takes part in the opening ceremony at EBSCON 2025. Her thought on this year's focus topic: „Sustainable growth requires the courage to embrace change. Creative destruction is the engine that transforms challenges into opportunities.“ Photo: Helge Bauer

Dr.in Gaby Schaunig

Deputy Governor and Minister for Technology of Carinthia

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Michael

Cernusca

At NXP, he led RFID technology initiatives as Product Manager, aligning product development with emerging market demands. He continued to shape innovation and business growth at AVL, where he held global responsibility for consumption measurement devices and drove strategic direction as Business Segment Manager. At ams OSRAM, Michael led product management, system innovation, and public R&D funding initiatives, driving growth opportunities, advancing sensor innovation, and building strong collaborations with industry and academia. Today, he leads the AT-C³ Chips Competence Center at the SILICON ALPS Cluster.

Michael Cernusca

Head of Business Unit, AT-C³ Austrian Chips Competence Center

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Maria

Huffman

Previously, Huffman spent 30 years working in the semiconductor and solar industries in a variety of research and development as well as manufacturing roles. She managed small teams to whole departments developing next-generation technology solutions for thin-film solar, semiconductor processing, and laser optics production. Throughout her career, Huffman has interfaced with customers and clients as a technical liaison and consultant, working with technical teams to engineer new and improved manufacturing processes.  Huffman holds a Ph.D. in Solid State Chemistry from Arizona State University.

Maria Huffman

Director, Swedish Chips Competence Center

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