Electronics manufacturing executives will sharpen their competitive edge in Dublin, Ireland, on 4-6 March at Europe’s SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS Europe). The three-day flagship business event brings together analysts, researchers, economists, technologists and industry leaders for critical insights into the forces shaping the electronics manufacturing supply chain. With Europe a key engine of global innovation and the supply chain, ISS Europe 2018 takes aim at helping European organisations find new ways to maximise competitive advantage.“Organisations operating in Europe need to find the most effective way to innovate, manufacture and profit by leveraging their strengths in the global supply chain,” said Laith Altimime, president, SEMI Europe. “During ISS Europe 2018, hosted by SEMI Europe, top European companies, research institutes and public institutions will convene to discuss how to compete and win globally in the context of Europe’s strategic, economic and social needs.”ISS Europe 2018 discussions will focus on successful manufacturing in Europe and mechanisms to support innovation. The speaker lineup includes:David Bloss, VP, Technology Manufacturing Group, IntelHolger Blume, professor, University of HanoverJean-Frederic Clerc, deputy CEO and CTO, CEA TechKevin Cooney, senior VP and managing director, Global CIO, Xilinx EMEAJean-Christophe Eloy, CEO, Yole DéveloppementAnn-Charlotte Johannesson, CEO, CEI-Europe ABCheryl Miller, founder/executive director,…