Semiconductors as AI enabler

During INNOVATE Experience we organise a parallel track.

With: Souad Boutane, Data Scientist at NXP & Núria Barceló Peiró, Head of Dutch Public Collaborative Programs at NXP

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world – but behind every smart algorithm lies a powerful engine: semiconductors. In this session, we’ll explore how semiconductor companies are not just enabling AI through cutting-edge chips and architectures, but also using AI themselves to innovate faster, optimize production, and reduce environmental impact. We’ll dive into the real-world challenges these companies face and how they’re solving them with creativity, resilience, and AI-driven tools.

Whether you’re passionate about technology, curious about how things work or wondering where your future might lead, this session will show you how semiconductors are shaping the world – and how you can be part of it.

To wrap things up, we’ll invite you to experience AI in action – not just through code, but through mocktails. Join us for a networking moment powered by our AI-driven mocktail-shaking robot: a fun, refreshing example of human creativity and machine intelligence coming together. Watch as it blends and serves unique, non-alcoholic creations – no code required!

This session is supported by the regional Lifeport Semicon Network and serves as a preview of the upcoming national Lifeport Semicon 2026 event, taking place on January 27, 2026 at Goffertstadium in Nijmegen.

Young professionals who are actively exploring a career in semiconductors are warmly invited to attend the January event as well.

Organizers are parties from the regional Lifeport Semicon Network, supported by Briskr. Sign up here.