Starting in 2025, the Tri-City region in Poland will become a key meeting hub for global leaders in the semiconductor manufacturing industry and related sectors. For the next two years, Poland will host the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe), a significant event for both the country and the Pomerania region.
ISS Europe is a prestigious annual symposium that unites global leaders in business, science, and technology to discuss trends, strategies, and challenges in the semiconductor industry. The event fosters knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, shaping the future direction of the European semiconductor supply chain. Decisions made at ISS Europe significantly influence the industry’s future in Europe.
Poland is increasingly recognized in the global semiconductor industry, driven by Intel‘s decision to build a $4.6 billion chip integration and testing facility near Wrocław. This investment, along with Intel’s extensive R&D center in Poland, underscores the country’s commitment to large-scale technology development and its growing importance in the sector. In June 2023, Poland became the first country to join SEMI, an international organization for semiconductor equipment and materials, through a local government initiative led by the Pomerania Development Agency. This milestone likely contributed to Sopot being chosen as the host city for ISS Europe, highlighting Poland’s growing importance in the semiconductor industry.
Asia, led by Taiwan, China, and South Korea, dominates the semiconductor industry. However, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in global supply chains, leading companies to shift or expand production to Europe. As a result, businesses are exploring alternatives to traditional markets like Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France, increasingly looking to Central and Eastern European countries, which are becoming more active in the industry. The Tri-City region is a prime location for the semiconductor industry, offering strong transportation links, renewable energy potential, and a skilled workforce. With over 14,000 electronics sector employees and 2,500 graduates in related fields, it presents a highly attractive opportunity for investors.