Malcolm Penn, CEO, Future Horizons: “Networking, both formal and informal, has been the catalyst for growth in the semiconductor industry since it’s Silicon Valley foundation …S2K takes this concept to a new level and has become one of the industry ‘must do’ events”

Martin Vaughan, Market Development Manager, Du Pont Performance Elastomers, 'I frequently attend S2K to get a feel and a pulse of the UK electronics industry and network with as many possible business contacts that can give a good insight of the business today and future opportunities in the electronics segment. I feel that JEMI offers one of the best opportunities to get to meet not just OEMs but also some FAB (Semicon and PV) customers in one area in a short period of time that is very cost and time effective. The move to Cardiff also offers the possibility to visit several existing and new customers within easy reach of the S2K location.'

Otto Carel, Manager Customer Operations Europe, Vistec Electron Beam Lithography Group: 'As Vistec, we of course need to stay up to date with the latest developments in the Semiconductor and Nanotechnology Industry. We continue to attend S2K as it has proved to be a great event that contributes significantly to this information exchange, both for the U.K. as well International markets.'

Michael Stokeley, Sales Manager, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, ' Oxford Instruments find that S2K with its diverse range of delegates and exhibitors gives the opportunity to network and keep pace with new industry developments. In the current climate, the sessions on new and emerging markets are particularly worthwhile.'

Chris Walker, CEO, Diamond Hard Surfaces Ltd,' S2K offers and important opportunity to meet face to face with senior industry decision makers which is rare in todays economic environment. Networking at this level and gaining an understanding of future busines trends leads to real business opportunities'