Soitec

Today I joined a great event as part of the Soitec team: Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA) Business Connect 2026. It was a powerful deep dive into how our industry is moving from strategy to execution – across AI, geopolitics, supply chain resilience and new regional growth engines. From the morning keynotes on “The Semiconductor Century” and the rise of Southeast Asia as a semiconductor hub, to AMR and humanoid robotics, quantum, and the photonics ecosystem, one message was clear: collaboration and ecosystem thinking are now non‑negotiable. In the afternoon I joined Track 3 – Scalable Manufacturing, where we explored: • How SMEs can plug into global value chains and scale beyond traditional supplier roles. • India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and what it means for partners across design, manufacturing and supply‑chain integration. • Navigating sanctions, export controls and compliance by Jean-Paul Duvivier . Beyond the content, I also made some meaningful connections today – including the joy of meeting a fellow Moroccan in the semiconductor arena, Salah Nasri , and learning about International Semiconductor Industry Group and his perspectives on the “game of chips” from both business and geopolitical angles. Kudos to SSIA for convening such a packed room of ecosystem orchestrators – from policymakers and MNCs to SMEs and innovators – and for creating the space to connect and spark new opportunities for growth together.