Call for Papers

Technical sessions:

Share your latest developments, research results, practical applications, and best practices within semiconductor manufacturing and advanced process control.

Topics include:

Process Level APC
Manufacturing Effectivness
Smart Manufacturing
Packaging & Smart Integration

Submit to the Technical Sessions if your contribution focuses on technology, methods, applications, research results, productivity improvements, or manufacturing innovations.

Abstract master

Special Session 2027

Shaping Europe's Future: Competitive & Sustainable Chip Fabs

Following the success of last year's introduction, the Special Session returns for its second edition and focuses on one of Europe's most important strategic challenges: strengthening its semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

This session is designed for contributions that go beyond individual technologies and address broader perspectives on Europe's future semiconductor landscape.

Possible topics include:

Competitive semiconductor manufacturing in Europe
Sustainable fab concepts and operations
Long-term innovation strategies
Industrial collaboration and ecosystem development
Partnerships between fabs, suppliers, research institutions, and policymakers
Scalability and industrialization of future-ready solutions

Contributors are encouraged to demonstrate how their work supports a competitive, resilient, and sustainable European semiconductor ecosystem over the next decade.

Submit to the Special Session if your contribution focuses on strategic impact, collaboration, sustainability, ecosystem development, or the future of semiconductor manufacturing in Europe.

Abstract Master: Special Session

Submission Guidelines:

Please fill out the Word “Abstract Master” in advance.
Have a speaker photo ready.
Then go to the submission tool Sessionize and submit your contribution.
All submissions must be made via Sessionize – please prepare your materials before starting the submission process.

At apc|m, you have the opportunity to showcase your topics, products, solutions, and innovations to an engaged audience of specialists. Engage with potential clients and partners in the comfortable setting of a ambiance, set against the backdrop of one of Europe's most picturesque cities.

PREPARE YOUR ABSTRACT

We explicitly call for abstracts that cover the practical application of data analytics and AI in semiconductor manufacturing, for example in one of the following domains:

Black Box vs. grey box vs. white box – how to combine engineers’ knowledge with ML / AI methods
Combining artificial intelligence with human intelligence (“Industry 4.h”) to accelerate learning and to apply best practices (e.g., process learning, smart repair, …)
Experiences in using data lakes vs. legacy data base systems
How to foster collaboration with universities and external partners by trustful data exchange, e.g., via (public) cloud platforms

Abstract form

SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT FORM

Submit your Paper here!

Young Talent Award

The Young Talent Award is aimed at individuals at the beginning of their professional journey, including:

Students currently working on their thesis
Graduates who have recently completed a scientific project
Early-career professionals with initial experience in research or industry

Eligible submissions should address current challenges or future needs in Advanced Process Control or production efficiency, ideally with a focus on practical applications of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in semiconductor manufacturing.

Please note: Young Talent submissions can only be made for the Technical Sessions (Topics 1-4). Submissions to the Special Sessions are not eligible for the Young Talent Award.

Young Talent Award

Are you at the beginning of your career, writing your thesis or have you completed an exciting scientific project dealing with current challenges and future needs in advanced process control or increasing efficiency in production? We are looking for abstracts that cover the practical application of data analytics and AI in semiconductor manufacturing.

Submit your abstract by 14 December 2024!

What's in it for your:

Chance to win award incl. 500 € & certificate
Present your innovative topic to a high-level audience
Exclusive opportunity: only six abstracts will be selected
Selected talents receive free access to the conference
Immerse yourself in the dynamic industry landscape
Network with like-minded people and advance your career

In 2024, Hossam Elwan won the award for his work on "CMP Process Modelling using Machine Learning Techniques".

Young Talent Award 2024

APC|M TOPICS

Process Level APC

Plasma Based Deposition (PVD, PE-CVD and PE-ALD)
Plasma etching for Si and compound materials (RIE)
Classical Deposition (CVD, ALD)
Plating
Lithography & Lithography logistic
Thermal, WET
CMP
Epitaxy
Other unit processes
Metrology, virtual metrology
Defect Density Engineering
Process modelling, simulation, digital twin
Process control methods at process level, e.g., FDC, Fault Prediction, Run-to-Run Control, Virtual Metrology

Smart Manufacturing

Digitization, data analytics
Data quality
Machine learning & AI
Digital twin
Fab level process control methods, R2R
Yield management
Factory data analysis
Equipment integration
IT infrastructure, IoT, edge-devices, cloud-based systems, quantum computing
Cybersecurity, data sharing, conversion techniques and blockchain
Fab level process control methods, e.g., FDC, Fault Prediction, Run-to-Run Control, Virtual Metrology

Manufacturing Effectiveness

Equipment productivity
Manufacturing productivity and automation
Factory modeling and simulation
Supply chain integration and optimization
Cost management
End-of-life equipment challenges
Material efficiency
Environment and green manufacturing
Industry standards, requirements, future needs and roadmaps

Packaging & Smart Integration

Backend and final test
Heterogenous Integration
APC and smart manufacturing solutions in other precision industries such as electronics, pharmaceutical, chemical

Deadlines

Abstract guidelines and submission

Abstract submission: December 14, 2024
Abstract acceptance: February 14, 2025
Program announcement: February 19, 2025