Recognition Programme
The Microelectronics
US Impact List Advancing America's Microelectronics Capability
Recognising outstanding individuals driving measurable progress across the US microelectronics ecosystem — spanning photonics, embedded systems, and semiconductors.
Rebuilding at Speed.
Recognising the People
Behind It.
The US microelectronics supply chain is being rebuilt at speed. Fabrication capacity is expanding. Advanced packaging is scaling. Photonics and embedded intelligence are becoming core to defence, automotive, telecoms and next-generation compute.
Behind every programme, roadmap and facility are individuals delivering real capability. The Microelectronics US Impact List exists to recognise those individuals — celebrating real-world technical contribution, successful implementation and leadership that is advancing the competitiveness, resilience and future growth of US microelectronics.
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We're Looking For...
High-Impact Technical Leads
Professionals who lead or significantly contribute to high-impact technical programmes across the microelectronics value chain.
Design & Manufacturing Innovators
Those driving innovation in semiconductor design or manufacturing — from chip architecture to advanced packaging processes.
Embedded Systems Engineers
Leaders advancing embedded systems engineering and integration — from edge AI to real-time control and mission-critical platforms.
Photonics Pioneers
Researchers and commercial leaders accelerating photonics R&D and commercialisation across defence, telecoms and healthcare.
Supply Chain Builders
Individuals strengthening US supply chain resilience — from domestic sourcing to fab-scale manufacturing capacity.
Ecosystem Leaders
Those influencing standards, cross-organisation collaboration or broader ecosystem growth across the US microelectronics community.
Three Disciplines. One List.
Nominations are assessed across three core microelectronics disciplines — each with its own recognition criteria.
Photonics
Translating optical innovation into deployable capability
- Integrated photonics and silicon photonics
- Optical sensing and imaging systems
- Quantum and defence photonics applications
- High-speed optical communications
- Photonics manufacturing and packaging
Embedded Systems
Building the intelligence layer powering modern electronics
- Embedded architecture and firmware development
- Edge intelligence and AI at the device level
- Real-time systems integration
- Automotive and industrial control systems
- Defence and mission-critical embedded platforms
Semiconductors
Strengthening America's semiconductor capability design to production
- Chip design and architecture
- Fabrication and process engineering
- Advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration
- Foundry scale-up and manufacturing
- Materials innovation and supply chain resilience
Recognition That
Travels With You
Live Recognition at Microelectronics US 2026
Celebrated in front of 3,000+ industry peers at Palmer Events Center, Austin TX.
Personalised Top 100 Certificate
A formal certificate recognising your contribution to the US microelectronics ecosystem.
Digital Badge for LinkedIn
Share your recognition with your professional network — a permanent record of your impact.
Featured Listing on the Event Website
Showcased to the global microelectronics community at microelectronicsus.com.
Who's in the Room
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Know Someone Making
a Difference?
Nominations are free and open to all · Self-nominations welcome · April 22–23, 2026