Events

SPIE Optics + Photonics is the largest multidisciplinary optical sciences and technology meeting in North America. Held annually at the San Diego Convention Center, it serves as a premier hub for researchers, innovators, and industry leaders to discuss advancements in optical engineering, nanotechnology, and quantum science.

FMS: the Future of Memory and Storage has expanded the scope of Flash Memory Summit to encompass all tiers of Memory and Storage. As a leading independent global conference and exhibition, FMS is now in its 20th year, offering enhanced support to the industry. Serving as a centralized hub for professional growth, industry connections, and customer engagement, FMS provides a comprehensive platform for all stakeholders in the field.

The Long Beach Convention Center will serve as a dynamic venue for DAC 2026: The Chips to Systems Conference. Set along the scenic Southern California coastline, the center offers modern meeting spaces and a vibrant setting that reflects the innovative spirit of DAC. Its central location in downtown Long Beach provides easy access to hotels, dining, and entertainment, making it an ideal hub for bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore the future of design automation from chips to systems.

Beyond the AI boom lies a challenge—and opportunity—that is far more foundational: ensuring the materials ecosystem underpinning a $2.5 trillion industry is resilient enough to support the next era of innovation. As artificial intelligence accelerates demand for advanced hardware, energy infrastructure, and high‑performance components, the pressure on global materials supply chains has never been greater.

This year, SMC explores how industries can achieve scale readiness through smarter design, diversified sourcing, sustainable processes, and breakthrough materials science. It invites leaders to look past the excitement of AI itself and toward the essential building blocks that will determine whether this technological revolution is secure and sustainable.

The Strategic Materials Conference—SMC offers valuable content and unprecedented networking opportunities for semiconductor industry professionals who share common strategic objectives on materials innovation, management, and business success.

The AEK 2026 motto highlights the importance of disruptive technologies and open ecosystems as key enablers of innovation. Consumer-centric mobility requires architectures that can evolve continuously, integrate new functions efficiently, and support rapid innovation cycles without compromising safety or reliability. Future-proof E/E architectures are therefore not only a technical necessity, but a strategic prerequisite for competitiveness in a software-driven automotive world.

At AEK 2026, industry leaders from OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and technology providers will explore how AI-powered systems, next-generation E/E architectures, and collaborative ecosystems are reshaping vehicle development and production. The conference will focus on real-world implementation, scalability, and the transition from innovation to series production.

This premier event, now in its 46th year, will be held under the theme "Advancing the AI Frontier through VLSI Innovation". The upcoming symposium will explore how VLSI technology and circuits enable applications like artificial intelligence, machine learning, 6G connectivity, and quantum computing.

The conference will emphasize the theme "The Light Age: Strategic Investment in Photonics to Power the Next Computing Era," particularly focusing on how advanced packaging enables the massive computing power required for AI infrastructure and data centers.

CSW2026 is the premier conference for science, technology and applications of compound semiconductors. CSW will be a joint venue for the 52nd International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors (ISCS) and the 37th International Conference on Indium Phosphide and Related Materials (IPRM) the premier forum for science, technology, and applications in all areas of compound semiconductors. With its annual coverage, CSW is a forum for the latest development in this important field.

The GSA TECH Summit brings together industry leaders and experts to explore the emerging technologies that are shaping the future of the semiconductor industry. Speakers will share their insights and thought leadership on the latest growth drivers, leading-edge technologies, and evolving market trends, while also addressing the challenges surrounding the industry.

The TECH Summit serves as a platform for networking, collaboration, and innovation. It provides an opportunity to engage with industry peers, exchange ideas, and participate in shaping the future of the semiconductor industry.

Organized by SEMI, this upcoming event serves as a premier technical forum for discussing practical solutions to improve collective semiconductor manufacturing expertise. The conference will center on the theme "Advancing Semiconductor Manufacturing Excellence", with a specific focus on 3D integration, advanced metrology, and the role of AI in high-volume production.