At the MEMS & Sensors World Summit in Dresden, Kees Wesdorp will present how MEMS and photonics technologies are essential in solving major global challenges—from driving access to healthcare to reducing AI energy consumption. Representing XIVER, he will highlight the company’s evolution from its Philips legacy into a nimble, high-impact European foundry serving global markets. The talk includes real-world examples in healthcare, AR/VR, and photonic integration, emphasizing Europe’s strategic opportunity and XIVER’s ecosystem role. With a call to accelerate lab-to-fab pathways, the presentation frames MEMS not just as tiny components—but as miniature engines of massive, planetary-scale change.