Microelectronics US 2026 Opens Its Doors in One Week, Bringing Engineering Leaders to Austin to Tackle the Challenges Defining Next-Generation Systems
The free-to-attend conference unites the semiconductor, photonics and embedded systems communities across three dedicated stages at the
Spanning three co-located stages — Semiconductors US, Embedded Systems US and Photonics US — the programme is structured around the real engineering constraints shaping how next-generation products are designed, built and deployed: performance, power and thermal limits; safety certification; security; manufacturability; and long-term reliability.
End-User Voices from Industry's Biggest Names
The speaker and advisory board draw end-user engineers and technical leaders from organisations including
Session Highlights Across Three Stages
Semiconductors US Stage
Day one of the Semiconductors US stage opens with "From Policy to Practice: The CHIPS Act and
Day two broadens the lens, with sessions on securing the future microelectronics workforce, sparking interest in semiconductor careers before graduation, a Semicon Startup Showcase, unlocking the potential of chiplets for semiconductor design, and AI-accelerated design enablement and collaboration. The afternoon covers edge AI on devices for frontline workers, advanced SoC verification methods, harsh environment electronics, and semiconductors for ADAS and autonomous vehicles.
Embedded Systems US Stage
The Embedded Systems US stage opens with a session on the expanding role of embedded systems in growing markets, followed by a fireside chat on the future of truly autonomous edge AI, a session on evolving digital twins from simulation to autonomous action, and dedicated content on designing intuitive HMIs for safety-critical environments and certifying embedded software and hardware for functional safety.
Day two moves into AI-driven quality control across software, models and hardware, efficiency and reliability in embedded testing and debugging, fitting large models into embedded silicon for edge deployments, and smart factories and embedded tech for autonomous manufacturing. Sessions on industrial IoT, real-time production sustainability, private 5G networks with IoT sensors and drone tech for first responders, and the future of RISC-V and open architectures round out the programme.
Photonics US Stage
The Photonics US stage opens with a deep dive into scalable silicon photonic quantum computing, followed by sessions on enabling quantum through semiconductor process and materials innovation, photonic crystal surface emitting lasers, and the macrotrend landscape shaping photonics investment. The afternoon covers the real-world testing challenges that distinguish silicon photonics from conventional electronics, picoscale metasurface architectures for quantum photonics, a Photonics Startup Showcase, and a panel discussion on building industry resilience for the next era of technologies.
Day two features a panel on scaling and miniaturising photonic integration, a session on photonics research from a non-profit government perspective, and content on transforming modern data centres with photonic technologies and signal and power integrity challenges in high-speed photonic interconnects.
Impact List Awards: Final Call for Nominations
The Microelectronics US Impact List Award Ceremony takes place on day two of the conference, recognising the individuals, teams and organisations driving meaningful progress across the industry. With the event just days away, this is the last chance to submit a nomination. Engineers, innovators and organisations making a measurable difference in semiconductors, photonics or embedded systems are encouraged to put themselves or their peers forward before the window closes.
Sponsors Supporting the Event
Microelectronics US 2026 has drawn support from across the industry, with Edge Impulse — a Qualcomm company — backing the event as Headline Sponsor, reflecting the central role edge AI now plays in microelectronics engineering.
Silicon Catalyst joins as Exclusive Strategic Partner — a significant alignment given its position as the world's only accelerator dedicated exclusively to semiconductors, with a portfolio spanning AI-driven chip design, photonics innovation, embedded systems and next-generation silicon technologies. The partnership reinforces Microelectronics US as a key commercial and technical platform for the US semiconductor industry.
MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company, joins as Gold Sponsor, while IAR, Innofocus Photonics Technology and
At the Bronze level, Axiomise, BIMOS ESD Seating,
The networking programme is backed by ipXchange.tech and OEM Secrets as Networking Area Sponsors and the
The Talent Foundry: Connecting Emerging Engineers with Industry
On the afternoon of
Register Now — Free to Attend
Microelectronics US 2026 is free to attend for engineers, technologists, system leaders, students and professionals across semiconductors, photonics and embedded systems. Places are available at microelectronicsus.com.
About Microelectronics US
Microelectronics US is part of the Microelectronics Global Event Series produced by IQPC Exhibitions, bringing together the full design, manufacturing and systems engineering community across semiconductors, photonics and embedded technologies.
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