Beginning in 2025, Poland’s Tri-City region will emerge as a central meeting point for global leaders in semiconductor manufacturing and related industries. For the following two years, Poland will host the Industry Strategy Symposium Europe (ISS Europe), a pivotal event for the nation and the Pomerania region.

ISS Europe is a distinguished annual symposium that gathers global leaders from business, science, and technology to explore the latest trends, strategies, and challenges in the semiconductor industry. The event promotes knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration, guiding the future development of the European semiconductor supply chain. Decisions made at ISS Europe play a crucial role in shaping the industry’s future in Europe.

Poland is gaining increasing recognition in the global semiconductor arena, spurred by Intel’s $4.6 billion investment in a chip integration and testing facility near Wrocław. This, along with Intel’s significant R&D center in Poland, highlights the country’s commitment to large-scale technological advancement and its rising prominence in the industry. In June 2023, through an initiative led by the Pomerania Development Agency, Poland became the first nation to join SEMI, an international association for semiconductor equipment and materials. This achievement likely influenced the decision to select Sopot as the host city for ISS Europe, emphasizing Poland’s growing stature in the semiconductor industry.

Asia, particularly Taiwan, China, and South Korea, currently leads the semiconductor market. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains, prompting companies to relocate or expand production in Europe. As a result, businesses are increasingly considering Central and Eastern European countries as alternatives to traditional markets like Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The Tri-City region is ideally positioned for the semiconductor industry, offering excellent transportation infrastructure, renewable energy potential, and a highly skilled workforce. With over 14,000 employees in the electronics sector and 2,500 graduates in related fields, the area is an attractive destination for investors in the semiconductor industry and beyond.

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