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Microelectronics

Microelectronics US is the only event in America bringing together dedicated conference stages across Semiconductors, Embedded Systems, and Photonics — uniting the full value chain under one roof.

Hear from senior leaders, engineers, policymakers, and innovators driving America's semiconductor resurgence — from advanced manufacturing and AI to secure systems and next-generation optical technologies.

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Stage 01
Semiconductors US
11 sessions · April 22–23
Stage 02
Embedded Systems US
13 sessions · April 22–23
Stage 03
Photonics US
11 sessions · April 22–23
100+
Speakers
3
Stages
3K+
Attendees
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22 Apr 2026
  1. Chair's Welcome and Conference Commencement
  2. From Policy to Practice: The CHIPS Act and U.S. Innovation Partnerships
     Fireside Talk: Exploring how the CHIPS and Science Act has reshaped collaboration across government, academia, and private industry in the United States.  
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Ariful Haque
    Ariful Haque, Assistant Professor - Texas State University
  3. Catalyzing AI Innovation
    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Nitin Dahad
    Nitin Dahad, Editor in Chief - EE Times
  4. Cross-Industry Perspectives on the Evolving Microelectronics Landscape

    • The impact of geopolitical shifts on the Microelectronics ecosystem 

    • Emerging technologies & research breakthroughs  

    • The role of collaboration in innovation & addressing industry challenges 

    •  Global balancing & onshoring of semiconductor supply chain  

    Chairperson
    Speaker image for Robert Quinn
    Robert Quinn, Founder - Quinn's Media
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Reno Sanchez
    Reno Sanchez, Director - Sandia National Laboratories
    Speaker image for Sara Scharf
    Sara Scharf, Director - Technology Scouting - BAE Systems
    Speaker image for Sanjay Kumar
    Sanjay Kumar, vice president - kearney
  5. Building Resilient Supply Chains for Continued Growth

    • Adapting to trade restrictions & strengthening domestic lines 

    • Managing rising system complexity, integration, packaging & new materials  

    • Anticipating chip shortages & shifting market demands   

    • Addressing areas of underutilization across chain  

    Speakers
    Speaker image for Itisha Tyagi
    Itisha Tyagi, Director, Product Management - Global Foundries
    Speaker image for Ryan Korn
    Ryan Korn, Former CTO - DoJ Office of Justice Programs; Co-Founder & Principal - Palmer Labs
    Speaker image for Francois Ricodeau
    Francois Ricodeau, Senior Business Development Manager - imec
  6. Lunch
  7. The Roadmap to Securing the Economic Future of the Semiconductor Industry
  8. Unlocking New Levels of Efficiency with 3D-IC’s & Advanced Packaging
  9. Scalable Integrated Semiconductors: Materials, Devices, and Emerging System Architectures
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Rana Faryad Ali
    Rana Faryad Ali, Researcher - Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  10. Workshop - Getting Started on Your Edge AI Journey, the Easy Way
    Speakers
    Speaker image for David Tischler
    David Tischler, Senior Developer Advocate - Edge Impulse
  11. Conference Close
23 Apr 2026
  1. Chair's Welcome and Conference Commencement
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Venkatesh Naik
    Venkatesh Naik, Member of Technical Staff - Product Development Engineer - Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
  2. Securing the Future Workforce for Microelectronics

    • Assessing the current gaps in the industry 

    • Organic growth vs hiring in external expertise 

    • Upskilling & reskilling & tips for talent retention 

    • Impacts of AI on workforces 

    • Collaboration between industry & academia 

    Speakers
    Speaker image for Clayton Huber
    Clayton Huber, Director, Workforce Development - Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute
    Speaker image for Rachel Lipson
    Rachel Lipson, Former Senior Policy Advisor for DoC’s CHIPS Program Office; Research Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School - Harvard University
    Speaker image for Anand Mudunuru
    Anand Mudunuru, Global Head of HR - Software Engineering - Stellantis
  3. How to Spark Interest in Semiconductor Careers Before Graduation
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Alyssa Reinhart
    Alyssa Reinhart, Director of Workforce Development - Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE)
  4. Morning Break
  5. Semicon Startup Showcase
  6. Unlocking the Potential of Chiplets for Semiconductor Design
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Reno Sanchez
    Reno Sanchez, Director - Sandia National Laboratories
  7. AI-Accelerated Design Enablement & Collaboration for Semiconductors
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Umar Shah
    Umar Shah, Principal Semiconductor Industry Leader - AWS
  8. Lunch
  9. Survivable Electronics for Space Application: Current and Future Trends
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Raju Ghimire
    Raju Ghimire, Electronics Engineer - Air Force Research Lab
  10. Advanced Methods for SoC Verification: Shift-Left Integration Strategies
    Speakers
    Speaker image for Vikash Kumar
    Vikash Kumar, Senior Engineer - Arm
  11. Harsh Environment Electronics: Creating Resilient Semiconductors
  12. Semiconductors for ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles

    • Key advancements in sensors, AI/ML processors & edge accelerators 

    • Balancing performance, safety, and efficiency in ADAS chip design 

    • V2X communication & real-time data exchange 

    • Functional safety & reliability/meeting certification standards  

    • HSMs to address increasing risks in AVs 

    Speakers
    Speaker image for Arumugam Elumalai
    Arumugam Elumalai, Senior Hardware Engineer-ADAS compute - General Motors
    Speaker image for Priya Boopalan
    Priya Boopalan, Semiconductor - Life Cycle Manager2701Cna - ZF Active Safety and Electronics US
  13. Closing Remarks

Why Attend Microelectronics US?

If you’re looking to stay ahead of market shifts, evaluate emerging technologies, or build high-value partnerships, Microelectronics US delivers insight you can apply immediately.

✅ 100+ industry-leading speakers from across the US microelectronics ecosystem
✅ 3 focused content stages covering Semiconductors, Embedded Systems, and Photonics
✅ Technical deep dives, real-world case studies, and CHIPS-aligned priorities
✅ Networking with 3,000+ engineers, executives, investors, and policymakers

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🏆 Professional

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Free to attend and open to all professionals across microelectronics, photonics, embedded systems and semiconductor industries who want to explore the exhibition and conference sessions.

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Includes:

✔️ Entry to Semiconductors US Theatre

✔️ Entry to Embedded Systems US Theatre

✔️ Entry to Photonics US Theatre

✔️ Access to the Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Showcase Area 

✔️ Exhibition access

✔️ Access to the Networking Areas

✔️ Unlimited 1-2-1 meeting bookings via the app

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Available to undergraduate, PHD and graduate students currently enrolled in a relevant science, technology or engineering program. Proof of enrollment may be required.
 

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Includes:

✔️ Access to the Skills Zone

✔️ Entry to Semiconductors US Theatre

✔️ Entry to Embedded Systems US Theatre

✔️ Entry to Photonics US Theatre

✔️ Access to the Silicon Catalyst Portfolio Showcase Area 

✔️ Exhibition access

✔️ Basic app functionality (view sessions, exhibitors and floorplan)