While global sales of semiconductors soared to a record $556 billion in 2021, recent years have exposed clear flaws in supply chains that are relevant to Europe. But even without the current geopolitical challenges, it is clear that future technologies will require rapid advancement in chip development and a streamlining of manufacturing processes. In this discussion, industry leaders will speak on the steps that are necessary to prevent chip shortages in Europe. Speakers: Dean Ramos Principal, Arka Kapital, LLC Benjamin Sokolowski Vice President of Government Affairs EMEA and Managing Director for Germany and Austria, Qualcomm Raimonds Lapiņš Deputy State Secretary, Ministry of Economics of the Republic of Latvia