Building Our Future Semiconductor Talents workshop

This workshop is an excellent opportunity for your company to influence and shape Finland’s future semiconductor talents. This event is also a great opportunity to network with key stakeholders in the semiconductor industry.

Programme:

09.30–10.00: Registration and breakfast (sponsored)

10.00–10.10: Welcome and Introduction from the City of Tampere. Speakers: Mari Taverne, Service Director, International Employment, Recruitment and Integration services, City of Tampere and Petri Räsänen, Senior Director, Business Tampere

10.10–10.25: Welcome and Introduction from FICCC. Speaker: Pasi Pylväs, Director of FICCC

10.25–10.35: National Activities and Goals to Support Companies. Speaker: Hanna Riski, Senior Advisor, Work in Finland, Business Finland

10.35–10.50: Update on the Talent Gap in the EU Semiconductor Ecosystem. Speaker: Victoria Cummings, Senior Manager, Workforce Development & EU Projects, SEMI

10.50–11.05: Summary of Research Results on Talent Needs – Finland. Speaker: Sirpa Salmi, Skills & Talent, FICCC

11.05–11.10: Menti feedback based on research result

11.10–11.15: Information about Breakout Group Discussions. Hosts: Joonas Inha/Karen Ahtiainen 

11.15–12.30: Lunch (sponsored) 

12.30–12.35: Move into breakout rooms

12.35–13.35: Sector-Based Group Discussions in Breakout Rooms (Each group will have a designated facilitator, and discussion questions will be shared in advance to allow for preparation)

13.35–13.50: Coffee break (sponsored)

13.50–14.50: Summary of discussion from each group

14.50–15.05: From Insight to Action: Building Semiconductor Talent from a Company Perspective. Speaker: Hanna Osara, Vice President, People and Culture, Beneq

15.05–15.15: Closing: Next Steps and Thank You. Speaker: Nuppu Suvanto, Service Manager, International House Tampere

15.15–16.00: Networking

Why should companies join?

• EU & Finland Research Results: Gain latest EU and Finland findings on semiconductor talent needs.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure your sector’s needs are reflected in future planning through interactive group sessions.
• Influence targeted initiatives: Contribute your expertise to shape city- or national-level activities aimed at attracting skilled technology professionals.
• Collaborate on tailored training programs: Share information on required skills to design training that strengthens workforce competencies and meets sector-specific demands.
• Play a key role in future-proofing: Help define long-term strategies for talent development and attraction to ensure industry resilience.

Event is free of charge but registration is required.(external link, opens in a new window) Event is organised by FICCC, International House Tampere, Work in Finland, Business Tampere, City of Espoo and City of Vantaa.