DKE Stakeholder Workshop Semiconductors

The target group includes international experts interested in secure chips.

Semiconductors are crucial in a huge amount of sectors such as communication, information technology, health care, transportation, energy and infrastructure. The importance of semiconductor was also pointed out by the European Commission in the Annual Union Work Program from 2022. However, securing the tiny, intricate semiconductor chips, essential to many electronic systems, can be challenging. The increasing complexity involved in the development, integration, and post-deployment use of microelectronics presents new security risks and vulnerabilities. Consequentially, users of electronic devices but also manufacturers pursue secure and reliable chips. This workshop targets exactly this, standards for certifications of chips in terms of security, authenticity, reliability.

The main aim of this project is to develop a roadmap which provides a clear terminology, overview of the current situation in semiconductor standardization, identifying gaps and needs in standardization, proposing further steps and activities and a preparation of revisions of European standardization deliverables which support the European Union legislation and policies.

Agenda:

• 12:00 h: get together / lunch
• 13:00 h: introduction and project schedule
• 13:20 h: summary of first workshop 2022
• 13:30 h: keynote speaches
  Developing a Roadmap for Industry-Wide Standards for Reliable and Trusted Semiconductors
  Uwe Rüddenklau (Infineon)
  CLC/TC47X: New Structure and New Ambition
  Gerard MAS (STMicroelectronics)
  Trusted Electronics, a View from a Network of Applied Research Institutions
  Horst Gieser (Fraunhofer-Institut)
• 14:00 h: introduction to "Trusted Chips Expectations & Terminology"
• 14:15 h: alignment on the "Trusted Chips Expectations & Terminology"
• 15:00 h: Suggested specific markets applications: Group 1: transportation; Group 2: health care; Group 3: cybersecurity; Group 4: IoT
• 15:45 h: coffee break
• 16:15 h: summary of the group outcome
• 16:45 h: next steps

Information and registration:

If you are interested attending the event onsite or via live stream, please send an email to Mr. Stipe Mandic with your full contact details: stipe.mandic@vde.com.

Please also inform us about:

1. the sector you work in
2. your expectation on secure reliable and trusted chips in one sentences
3. If you would like to participate online or in person
   (Note: number of participants on site is limited)

Additional offer: VDE and DKE are actively encouraging the participation of German Young Professionals in this event. As such, we extend a special invitation to young professionals to apply for the Trusted Chips Young Professional Program. This program offers the opportunity to learn more about standardization, participate in the workshop and contribute to the development of certification standards for chips, focusing on aspects of security, authenticity, and reliability.
For more information and to learn how to apply, please visit the following link: www.dke.de/chips-yp-program