Community Events

Experience the Spirit of Silicon Hills

Microelectronics US is more than a conference and exhibition — it's a celebration of the people, ideas and community driving hardware innovation.

Throughout the event, attendees can take part in a variety of networking experiences, community activities and interactive sessions designed to help you build relationships, discover new ideas and experience the unique culture of Austin.

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May 4–5, 2027
Palmer Events Center, Austin TX
Evening Celebrations

Where the Show Floor Meets Austin's Energy

Networking Reception
Official Networking Reception

Continue the conversations beyond the exhibition floor at the official Microelectronics US Networking Reception. Meet fellow attendees, speakers, exhibitors and partners in a relaxed environment designed to encourage meaningful conversations, new introductions and lasting business relationships.

Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Taking place during Cinco de Mayo, Microelectronics US embraces one of Texas' biggest annual celebrations with a dedicated post-conference event. Join the community for an unforgettable evening featuring drinks, live entertainment and networking as we celebrate innovation — and Austin — in true Silicon Hills style.

Live Music & Atmosphere

Live Music & Festival Atmosphere

Austin is known as the Live Music Capital of the World, and Microelectronics US reflects that energy throughout the event.

Enjoy live performances from local musicians, relaxed networking spaces and a vibrant festival-like atmosphere that creates countless opportunities for informal conversations and new connections.

Live Music Capital of the World
Silicon Hills Style
Festival Atmosphere

Live performances and relaxed networking spaces woven through the event experience.

Move, Make & Learn

Get Hands-On With the Community

Silicon Hills 5K

Start the day alongside fellow members of the hardware innovation community by taking part in the official Silicon Hills 5K. Whether you're an experienced runner or simply looking for a fun way to begin the morning, it's a great opportunity to meet industry peers before the conference begins.

Interactive Workshops

Go beyond traditional conference sessions with hands-on workshops and collaborative discussions designed to encourage learning and participation. Explore practical challenges, emerging technologies and real-world solutions alongside engineers, researchers and industry experts.

Talent & Workforce Development

Investing in the Next Generation

The future of hardware innovation depends on the next generation of talent.

Dedicated workforce development sessions bring together employers, educators, students and industry leaders to explore skills development, recruitment, education and career opportunities across the hardware innovation ecosystem.

Building the Pipeline
Workforce Development

Employers, educators and students connecting around the skills the industry needs next.

Community & Culture

Built Around the Ecosystem

From startup showcases and engineering workshops to networking receptions and community celebrations, every activity at Microelectronics US has been designed to bring the ecosystem together. Because the strongest innovations aren't built in isolation — they're built through collaboration.

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