Prague will host senior semiconductor executives from 14 to 16 September as the ISIG Executive Summit EU brings together chipmakers, power-electronics specialists, industrial companies and investors. CzechInvest is supporting the event as part of a wider effort to position Czechia more deeply inside Europe's semiconductor supply chain.
The conference theme, Chips, Power and Machines: Powering AI and Electrifying Industry, is particularly relevant to the Czech economy. The country's manufacturing base is heavily exposed to automotive, energy equipment and industrial electronics, all sectors where power semiconductors and advanced control electronics are becoming more valuable.
Czechia's semiconductor opportunity is broader than leading-edge logic
The highest-profile chip debates often focus on advanced processors for AI. Czechia's industrial opportunity is different. Power electronics, silicon carbide, gallium nitride, sensors and chips for electrification can connect directly to existing strengths in vehicles, machinery, energy systems and industrial engineering.
That is why participation from STMicroelectronics, Infineon and Hitachi Energy matters. The commercial question is whether Czech firms can capture more design, manufacturing, packaging, testing and supplier work as European semiconductor investment expands.
Our view: the conference should become a measurable investment pipeline
Czech Business Review's view is that the summit matters only if it produces more than visibility. The useful follow-up is to track announced projects, supplier partnerships, R&D hiring, factory investment and university-industry collaboration over the next 12 to 24 months.
Czechia does not need to replicate Taiwan or build every part of the chip stack. It needs to own commercially valuable niches where its manufacturing base, engineering talent and central-European location provide an advantage.
| Item | Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 14 to 16 September 2026 | Creates immediate industry attention around Prague |
| Theme | Chips, Power and Machines | Links semiconductors with AI and electrification |
| Companies | STMicroelectronics, Infineon, Hitachi Energy and others | Brings major industry decision-makers into the Czech ecosystem |
| Factory visit | Hitachi Energy Semiconductors Prague | Connects conference discussion with operating industrial capacity |
Frequently asked questions
When is the Prague semiconductor summit?
The ISIG Executive Summit EU 2026 takes place from 14 to 16 September 2026.
Which companies are participating?
CzechInvest highlights speakers from STMicroelectronics and Infineon, with a programme visit to Hitachi Energy's semiconductor operation in Prague.
Why is semiconductor investment important to Czechia?
Power electronics and semiconductor supply chains connect directly with Czech strengths in automotive, machinery, energy and advanced manufacturing.