07/11/2025
Professor Yusuf Leblebici, President of Sabancı University, delivered a keynote presentation at the Consulate General of Belgium in Istanbul during the IMEC networking event “Converging Frontiers: ASIC Innovation at the Crossroads.”
In his address, Prof. Leblebici examined the rapidly evolving landscape of Integrated Circuits (ICs) and highlighted the strategic importance of building a strong and sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Türkiye. He also elaborated on the activities of the Turkish Integrated Circuit Alliance (TICA) — a national initiative designed to strengthen collaboration among universities, research institutions, and industry leaders with the goal of advancing Türkiye’s design and service capabilities in integrated circuits.
Prof. Leblebici emphasized that initiatives such as TICA are vital for positioning Türkiye as a competitive player in the global semiconductor value chain, particularly as worldwide demand for specialized chip design continues to accelerate.
The event was organized by IMEC, one of the world’s leading research and innovation centers in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, IMEC is internationally recognized for its pioneering research in semiconductor technologies and its long-standing collaborations with leading universities and technology companies around the world.
Hosted by the Consulate General of Belgium in Istanbul for the third consecutive year, the event continues to serve as an important platform for fostering dialogue and strengthening partnerships between Belgium and Türkiye in the fields of technology and innovation.
