CLOSER Project and Holland Circular Hotspot Investor Day in Leuven (Belgium)
IMEC Auditorium - Leuven (Belgium) | 11th until 11th of June 2026The CLOSER (Circular Raw Materials for European Open Strategic Autonomy on Chips and Microelectronics Production) and Holland Circular Hotspot Investor Day brings together investors, industry leaders, policymakers, and regional stakeholders to explore how circular raw materials can strengthen European open strategic autonomy in chips and microelectronics production.
Hosted at IMEC, one of Europe’s leading research hubs for nanoelectronics and digital technologies, this event provides a high‑level yet practical view on the variety of stakeholder viewpoints relevant to the Holland Circular Hotspot and CLOSER initiative and related European CRM projects as well as networking and business development opportunities. This event can provide added value for any organization hoping to tackle issues related to circular supply chains for semiconductors and microelectronics.
Topics: market readiness / policy alignment / industrial demand / investment perspectives / expert Q&A’s
Key Themes
- Circular raw materials for strategic autonomy in semiconductors and microelectronics
- Market readiness and funding pathways
- Alignment with EU policy and strategic instruments
- Industry and Investor perspectives
- Investor expectations and opportunities
- Project‑level innovation through targeted pitching
Event Programme
Event Details
Dates:
- Thursday, 11 June 2026
- Time: 09:00 – 12:45 (CET)
Venue:
IMEC – IMEC 1 Building
Kapeldreef 75
3001 Leuven
Belgium
Auditorium
Programme Agenda
09:00 – 10:40
- Welcome & Opening
- EU Policy & I3 Perspective
- CRM Project Landscape
- Market Perspective
- Coffee Break
10:40 – 12:45
- Industry Perspectives
- Regional Perspectives (Panel)
- Investor Perspectives
- Power Pitches & Investor Jury Reflections
- Concluding Remarks
- End of Morning Programme
- Networking Lunch
Practical Information
Accommodation (Near IMEC)
The Lodge
Begijnhof Congress Hotel
B&B Lavan
Getting to IMEC
By Train
- Leuven is well connected via the international rail line London – Brussels – Liège – Cologne.
- Trains to Leuven depart every 30 minutes from Brussels North, Central, and Midi stations.
- Brussels International Airport has a direct train connection to Leuven.
- Train schedules: NMBS
By Bus
- From Leuven Station or city centre: Bus 2 or 12 (Heverlee Campus Arenberg). The bus stop is directly opposite the IMEC 1 building
- More information: www.delijn.be
By Car
- From Brussels / Brussels Airport (E314): Take E40 towards Liège / Cologne. Switch to E314 (Leuven–Genk–Hasselt). Exit 15 Leuven and follow signs for “imec 1” or “imec tower”.
- From Leuven City Centre: Take Koning Boudewijnlaan (N264) from Tervuursevest. Turn left into Celestijnenlaan Take the 2nd right into Kapeldreef. Visitor parking and main entrance are on the right