Following the success of the inaugural Microelectronics UK in London in September, the event for the microelectronics ecosystem is broadening its reach with Microelectronics US 2026. It will be held in Austin, Texas ” one of the fastest-growing hubs for chip design, manufacturing and applied research, said organiser IQPC Exhibitions. The event will be held at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas from 22-23 April 2026.
Delegate registration has officially opened for the exhibition and conference which will feature four dedicated content stages, host over 150 exhibitors, more than 130 speakers and will welcome over 5,000 attendees, IQPC Exhibitons confirmed.
The event brings together all elements of the microelectronics value chain, from chip design and advanced manufacturing to packaging, photonics and embedded integration.
An advisory board has been announced to reflect industry priorities, with executives from Intel, AWS, Honeywell, Nokia, MBDA, Texas State University and Cornerstone, representing a broad range of expertise from telecommunications, photonics, defence, cloud computing as well as academia and innovation support.
Michael Adeniya, group event director at IQPC Exhibitions, commented: “We’re building Microelectronics US as a space where the people shaping America’s microelectronics future can connect, collaborate and make decisions that matter. The Advisory Board brings together deep cross-sector expertise – ensuring the event reflects the challenges, innovation and opportunities driving this critical industry.”
“This event unites leaders from policy, academia, and industry to shape the future of semiconductor technology. I’m particularly excited to contribute to discussions on global supply chains and workforce development aligned with the CHIPS and Science Act,” added Dr. Ariful Haque, assistant professor at Texas State University.
Edge Impulse has been announced as Microelectronics US 2026’s headline sponsor.
Registration is open now to secure a pass to attend all techical sessions, keynote talks, the Startup Launchpad, Skills Zone and networking receptions. Both Professional (access to all content, official networking reception and 1-2-1 networking via the app) and Student passes are free of charge.
