The keynote “Digital: The New Key Strategy of Advanced Manufacturing” by Yvonne Keil, Senior Director GlobalFoundries Manufacturing Malaysia/India, highlights the evolving role of digital and remote manufacturing in enhancing the next generation production of semiconductors. The presentation emphasizes the positioning of digital and remote manufacturing as a critical solution to the increasing complexity of chip design, environmental challenges, and the rising cost of fabs. It also discusses the global manufacturing footprint of GlobalFoundries and its differentiation through innovations such as AI-powered analytics, smart manufacturing, and Manufacturing hubs in Penang, Malaysia and Bangalore, India. In the keynote, the importance of the right change management will be examined in more detail. Continued innovation and industry collaboration are key factors to meet future demands.