Red Dragon vs. the Silicon Eagle: Italy’s Role in the New Global Microelectronics Dynamics

Red Dragon vs. the Silicon Eagle: Italy’s Role in the New Global Microelectronics Dynamics

Chair: Roberto Fontana

[SESSION IN ENGLISH]

SESSION overview

The global microelectronics landscape is undergoing a profound transformation: geopolitical rivalries, such as the competition between the United States and China over semiconductor supremacy, have reshaped international trade frameworks, investment patterns, and research collaborations, creating both challenges and opportunities for new players in the global arena.

This session examines how these shifts in the microelectronics sector are reconfiguring global value chains, innovation ecosystems, and strategic alliances and patterns of technology development.

Drawing on preliminary findings from the ITIR–CHIP.IT Observatory on Global Microelectronics Dynamics, the session explores Italy’s evolving role within the European semiconductor strategy and the broader implications for research institutions and industrial stakeholders.

This session will take place in English.

AGENDA

14:15 | Introduction

Roberto Fontana, Full professor – Università di Pavia

14:30 | Microelectronics in Transition: Technology Scenarios and Geopolitical Dynamics

Carlo Reita, Director of Fondazione Chips-IT

15:00 | The ITIR–CHIPS-IT Observatory on Global Microelectronics Dynamics: Preliminary Findings 

Roberto Fontana, full professor – University of Pavia

15:30 | Round Table: What role for Italy in the new global microelectronics landscape?

• Edoardo Bonizzoni, Professor of MicroElectronics, Rector’s Delegate for Technology Transfer – University of Pavia
• Michele Chiabrera, Co-founder and CEO – Inventvm
• Andrea Ballabio, Co-founder and CEO – EYE4NIR
• Misal Memeo, Managing Partner – Obloo Ventures
• Giorgio Dell’Erba, Fondazione Chips-IT

16:15 | Q&A session with the audience

16:30 | Closing Remarks

Roberto Fontana, full professor – University of Pavia

venue

(Aula VII Lettere, Main Building – University of Pavia, Corso Strada Nuova 65)