TICA Attends Key Event on Turkey’s Semiconductor Future

TICA participated in a significant event at the Belgian Embassy in Istanbul, hosted by IMEC and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). The event explored Turkey’s potential in the semiconductor industry.

The Turkish Integrated Circuits Alliance (TICA) was pleased to attend an impactful seminar hosted by the Belgian Embassy in Istanbul, powered by IMEC and Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). The event, themed ASIC Design Enablement for Türkiye’s Semiconductor Ecosystem, brought together 50 industry professionals to explore opportunities in Turkey’s semiconductor landscape and the pivotal role of IC design in fostering innovation and retaining top engineering talent.

Building on the insights shared by Prof. Yusuf Leblebici, President of Sabancı University and a key figure in TICA, the alliance expressed its enthusiasm for the growing momentum in Turkey’s semiconductor sector. In his speech, Prof. Leblebici underscored the critical role of IC design in retaining Turkey’s talented engineers and driving innovation. He also emphasized that TICA was formed under a shared vision to improve Turkey’s semiconductor ecosystem through collaboration. By fostering partnerships between academia, industry and international stakeholders, TICA aims to ensure that Turkey’s semiconductor sector supports local advancements while enhancing global competitiveness.

Steve Beckers, VP of imec, praised the event’s success, highlighting the opportunity to connect with 50 members of Turkey’s chip design community in the historic setting of the Belgian Consulate in Istanbul. With speakers such as Franck GEROME, Ozgur Gursoy, Tim Van Anderlecht, Peter Verplancken, Steve Beckers, and Amani Tlili, the forum sparked engaging discussions on the bright future of Turkey’s semiconductor industry. TICA is excited to contribute to the growth of this promising ecosystem.