Block A – From Lab to Fab: Building the Future of Compute & Semiconductors Together

This block focuses on the earliest stages of innovation: how scientific discoveries evolve into prototype‑ready technologies. Speakers will explain the foundations of next‑generation compute, the role of integrated photonics and semiconductors, and how Japan and the Netherlands can work together from the outset of the innovation chain. The power of an ecosystem approach (open innovation) will also be shared.  The aim is to build a shared understanding of the technological directions and the collaborative opportunities ahead