Speaker

Jo De Boeck

EVP & CSO - imec

Biography

Jo De Boeck (1963) received his EE (1986) and PhD (1991) degrees from the University of Leuven.  Since 1986 he is with imec (HQ Leuven, Belgium). In his research career, he has been leading activities on integration of novel materials at device level and new functionalities at systems level.  In 2003 he became Vice President at imec for the Microsystems division and in 2005 joined imec’s executive board and became Managing Director for imec-Netherlands (Holst Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands).   He headed imec’s Smart Systems and Energy Technology Business Unit. In 2011 he became imec’s Chief Technology Officer and in 2018 he was appointed Chief Strategy Officer. His focus areas as EVP are public-private partnerships, government relations, the imec innovation pipeline for breakthrough R&D and spin-offs, the imec.istart venture accelerator and academic relations, including imec associated PhDs and PostDocs.  

He has been a NATO Science Fellow at Bellcore (USA, 1991-92) and AST-fellow in the Joint Research Center for Atom Technology (Japan, 1998). He is part-time professor at the KU Leuven and was a visiting professorship at TU Delft, Kavli Institute for Nanoscience (2003–2016). 

Talk(s)

9:50 AM

Opening keynote - Introduction of imec

This presentation focuses on Imec’s role as one of the leading independent nanoelectronics R&D hubs. The combination of our talent, infrastructure, and partner network enables breakthroughs towards microchips that are smaller, faster, more affordable, and more sustainable. We combine that nanotech expertise with data and AI to create and support applications for a smarter, better future. We have firm roots in nanoelectronics with a portfolio that covers a range of hardware and software technologies. Imec’s facilities are differentiating with our cleanrooms and state-of-the-art labs. We are continuously growing our infrastructure and expertise, to allow our partners to accelerate their digital innovation and host a pivotal initiative of the EU Chips Act to reinforce Europe’s leadership in semiconductor leading edge innovation. An important exponent of our industrial and economic impact is the venturing ecosystem supporting tech entrepreneurs by providing them with funds and knowhow. Get inspired by an overview of the ways in which imec’s technologies can enable your ambitions.