ITF World 2025

Setting the stage for AI-driven digital transformation
20–21 May 2025 | Antwerp, Belgium

Hosted by imec, ITF World 2025 is the premier event for industry leaders, researchers, and innovators driving the future of semiconductors and systems. This year’s theme focuses on the profound role of AI in shaping the next era of digital transformation—and the critical technologies making it possible.

Overview

For decades, the semiconductor industry has set the pace for innovation, fueling continuous advances in power, performance, area, and cost. Today, as we confront new challenges in system scaling—from power and heat to memory and compute—a new chapter begins.

ITF World 2025 will explore this next phase of progress, where traditional transistor scaling is complemented by advanced optical and electrical interconnects, and where AI compute solutions are pushing technological boundaries across all domains. With global momentum driven by initiatives like the worldwide Chips Acts, breakthroughs are moving from lab to market faster than ever—impacting industries such as automotive, healthcare, consumer electronics, and beyond.

What to Expect

A high-impact program featuring thought leaders from across the semiconductor and systems landscape, delivering keynotes and sessions on topics that define the future of innovation.

Dedicated tracks, including:

• The NanoIC pilot line, hosted by imec and powered by the European Chips Act, showcasing developments in beyond-2nm systems-on-chip.
• A focused track on deep-tech venturing, spotlighting emerging companies and disruptive innovations.

Application-driven insights, with sessions and testimonials on the transformative role of semiconductors and AI in automotive, healthcare, and smart systems.

A comprehensive exhibition, highlighting state-of-the-art technologies, research prototypes, and real-world implementations across diverse sectors.

Innovation Award Ceremony, celebrating excellence and achievement in high-tech development.

Why Attend

• Access to an unrivaled speaker lineup comprising world-renowned experts and executives.
• Ample networking opportunities with over 2,000 global attendees, including a formal networking dinner.
• A historic and accessible venue in the heart of Antwerp, offering an exceptional setting for knowledge sharing and collaboration.

ITF World 2025 places attendees at the forefront of global semiconductor innovation. Whether you are involved in R&D, policy, investment, or product development, this is a unique opportunity to gain strategic insights, explore cutting-edge technologies, and connect with the people shaping the future of AI-enabled systems.