16:20 – 16:40
imec SiPh technologies for scaling AI Systems
In this presentation, we highlight the imec business models and technology roadmaps that we bring forward to enable the AI era to continue benefiting from scaling. We will outline the imec vision for deeply integrating optical interconnects into the package, interposer, and wafer level, leveraging scaled Silicon Photonics and 3D technologies to implement high-density sub-pJ/bit optical transceivers. We will share some recent results from our ongoing research and development efforts on advanced optical devices, packaging and assembly.
Maarten Willems
imec
Maarten Willems received the M.S. Degree in Electrotechnical Engineering in 1993 and subsequently the M.S. Degree in Artificial Intelligence in 1994 and an MBA, from the K.U.Leuven.
After a career as a solution design engineer at Alcatel Bell, director of engineering at Keyware Technologies, and VP Professional services at GlobalSign, he co-founded Hypertrust in 2000, internet service company.
In 2005, Maarten joined imec as Market Intelligence group leader and also received a candidate degree in Law from VUB. Since 2008, he held the position as Business Director in the Smart Systems segments focusing on business development and sales of new sensor technology development and product marketing in the domains of imaging, wireless, healthcare, wearables and power electronics solutions. Since 2019, Maarten became Vice-President for imec business development.
imec
Company Profile
Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies. Leveraging its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and the expertise of over 6,500 employees, imec drives innovation in semiconductor and system scaling, artificial intelligence, silicon photonics, connectivity, and sensing.
Imec’s advanced research powers breakthroughs across a wide range of industries, including computing, health, automotive, energy, infotainment, industry, agrifood, and security. Through IC-Link, imec guides companies through every step of the chip journey – from initial concept to full-scale manufacturing – delivering customized solutions tailored to meet the most advanced design and production needs.
Imec collaborates with global leaders across the semiconductor value chain, as well as with technology companies, start-ups, academia, and research institutions in Flanders and worldwide. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, imec has research facilities in Belgium, across Europe and the USA, and representation on three continents. In 2024, imec reported revenues of €1.034 billion.
Further information on imec can be found at www.imec-int.com.
