R&D On Demand Program Manager, imec, Belgium 

With over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Paolo Alagna has built his career at the intersection of technology, innovation, and leadership. He currently manages one of imec’s Research On Demand programs, supporting high-tech startups in transforming ideas in semiconductor memory from lab proof-of-concept to high-volume manufacturing. Over the years, Paolo has contributed in various roles at companies such as Semitool, ADVANTEST, Canon, and ASML, and has collaborated with global customers including STMicroelectronics, GlobalFoundries, Infineon, Bosch, and ARM. His work has spanned program and project management, product development, and technology transfer, with a focus on helping teams bring new technologies from concept to market. In 2024, he was appointed Head of the PMO for imec’s Compute and System Scaling department, where he supports governance, portfolio efficiency, and strategic alignment across a large and diverse set of projects. Beyond his professional role, Paolo is actively engaged in the project management community through the PMI Belgium Chapter, where he volunteers to lead professional development initiatives.