ASML Challenge Day

Building the next generation of high-tech machinery together

24 November 2026 | 10:00–16:30 | Mikrocentrum, Veldhoven

The Dutch high-tech manufacturing industry is built on knowledge, precision and strong partnerships. As technology becomes more complex and pressure on productivity increases, companies need new ideas, new capabilities and closer collaboration across the supply chain.

FPT, NEVAT and FME, together with ASML, invite you to the ASML Challenge Day on 24 November. The event brings companies together to explore real technical and operational challenges, exchange knowledge and build valuable new relationships. Whether you already work in the semiconductor supply chain or want to discover where your expertise could add value, you are welcome to join the conversation.

From individual challenges to shared opportunities

Before the event, participating companies can share the technical and operational challenges they encounter in high-tech manufacturing. We use this input to identify common themes, learning opportunities and topics where collaboration can make a difference. During the ASML Challenge Day, these insights form the starting point for focused discussions and a shared technical agenda. Participants receive the questions in advance.

Connect with ASML and the wider high-tech network

ASML brings its own technical challenges and development topics to the table. Together, we explore where these connect with the knowledge and capabilities of participating companies. Which topics could benefit from a joint approach? What can we learn from one another? And which companies and experts can help turn ideas into progress?

Where possible, we share concrete challenges before the event. This gives participants time to consider where their knowledge, technology or experience could contribute—even when their company is not yet active in the semiconductor supply chain.

The event also creates space to meet new partners, learn how the semiconductor ecosystem works and explore collaboration between different levels of the supply chain, including the role of system suppliers.

What will you take away?

The aim is not to solve every challenge in one day. The ASML Challenge Day helps us identify where joint action can make a real difference. You leave with fresh insights, useful contacts and a clearer view of opportunities in the high-tech and semiconductor ecosystem. By the end of the event, we aim to have:

• a clear overview of shared technical and operational challenges;
• new knowledge and ideas from across the high-tech manufacturing industry;
• valuable connections between companies and experts;
• priorities and concrete topics for follow-up after the event.

Technical expertise at the table

The ASML Challenge Day focuses on technology, engineering and learning from practice. We particularly welcome product engineers, application engineers, process engineers, product designers, technical leads and specialists who want to share expertise or explore new applications. To keep the discussions technical and open, the event is not intended for sales or procurement roles.

Received this invitation but know a technical colleague who would benefit more? Feel free to forward it.

Come curious, leave connected

The event grows stronger through the knowledge, questions and experience of every participant. We invite you to contribute actively, listen to different perspectives and connect with people who can help move an idea or challenge forward.

About four weeks before the event, participants receive practical information and a short request for input.

Please submit your input by 10 November 2026. We use it to prepare relevant and engaging discussions for 24 November.

Practical information

Date: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Time: 10:00–16:30
Location: Mikrocentrum, Veldhoven
Working language: English
Participants: Engineers and technical specialists from the high-tech manufacturing industry
Maximum: 2 participants per company
Capacity: 60 participants
Organized by: FPT, NEVAT and FME, together with ASML

Places are limited, so register early to secure your spot.

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