About the Event

The Premier Event for the
UK Microelectronics Industry

Microelectronics UK brings together engineers, technical leaders and technology providers from across the microelectronics ecosystem — spanning semiconductors, photonics and embedded systems — for two days of technical insight, collaboration and commercial connection.

Following a strong 2026 edition, the event returns in September 2027 to showcase the UK's world-class capabilities in R&D, design innovation and advanced manufacturing, and to connect the domestic supply chain with global partners, policymakers and end-users.

Where
It
Happens.
Deep-dive conference content across 5 stages A focused exhibition showcasing the supply chain Workforce & skills initiatives via the Talent Foundry Commercial connection with global partners & policymakers
Why
It
Matters.
Microelectronics UK is where innovation turns into real-world impact — and where the industry comes to do business.

Attendees

4,000+

Industry professionals from across the microelectronics value chain

Exhibitors

175+

Leading companies showcasing the latest microelectronics innovations

Speakers

120+

Expert speakers across keynotes, panels and workshops

Theatres

5

Semiconductors, Photonics and Embedded Systems dedicated stages plus Startup Launchpad and Discovery Stage

2026 in review

Take a look at 2026. See you in 2027.

Over two days at Excel London, engineers, R&D leaders and policymakers came together across five stages of semiconductors, photonics and embedded systems content. Talks ranged from the funding gap facing UK chip startups to modular photonics for space and RISC-V's case for differentiation over fragmentation, and Talent Foundry connected the next generation with senior mentors. Microelectronics UK returns 29–30 September 2027.

Microelectronics UK 2026: Day 1 highlights Microelectronics Global Watch on YouTube
Conference Programme

Five Specialist Stages

View the 2026 Programme
Day 1 & 2 · 29–30 Sept
Semiconductors UK

Deep-dive technical sessions on chip design, advanced packaging, compound semiconductors and the UK's domestic supply chain strategy.

Explore Stage →
Day 1 & 2 · 29–30 Sept
Photonics UK

Covering integrated photonics, silicon photonics, optical interconnects and the convergence of photonics with microelectronics at scale.

Explore Stage →
Day 1 & 2 · 29–30 Sept
Embedded Systems UK

Firmware, real-time operating systems, edge AI, safety-critical applications and the software-defined future of embedded platforms.

Explore Stage →
Day 1 & 2 · 29–30 Sept
Startup Launchpad

Showcasing the most innovative early-stage companies disrupting the microelectronics space — pitches, demos and investor connections.

Explore Stage →
Day 1 & 2 · 29–30 Sept
Discovery Stage

Live demonstrations, hands-on workshops and short-form talks on the show floor, plus Talent Foundry mentoring sessions on Day 2.

Explore Stage →

Returning for 2027

Beyond the conference floor

Everything that made 2026 more than a conference is coming back to Excel London on 29–30 September 2027.

  • Live demonstration on the Discovery Stage
    Discovery Stage

    Live demos

    Working technology on the show floor, not slide decks. Ask the engineers who built it.

    Explore the Discovery Stage
  • Hands-on workshop at Microelectronics UK
    Hands-on

    Workshops

    Laptop-open sessions led by the companies behind the tools. 2026 included Linaro, Edge Impulse and Doulos.

  • Small-group technical session
    By invitation

    Private workshops

    Closed-door sessions for senior technical leaders. Register your interest and selected attendees are personally invited.

  • Microelectronics UK Impact List awards ceremony
    Recognition

    Impact List awards

    Celebrating the people driving measurable progress across UK semiconductors, photonics and embedded systems.

    See the Impact List
  • Talent Foundry mentoring roundtable
    Careers

    Talent Foundry

    Small-group roundtables pairing students and early-career engineers with senior industry mentors.

    Discover Talent Foundry
  • Live band at the Networking Drinks Reception
    After day one

    Networking reception

    Drinks and live music with the whole ecosystem. In 2026, Oasish played a full set.

  • Attendees meeting at Microelectronics UK
    Event app

    1-2-1 meetings

    Find the people you need before you arrive, book a time in the app, then meet face to face at the show.

    See the app guide
  • Conversation on the show floor
    Off the floor

    Private meeting area

    A quieter space away from the exhibition to hold the conversations that need more than a stand.

Testimonials

 

"This has been the most rewarding show I've been to in decades"
MD
Trailing Edge Technologies
“Microelectronics UK 2025 was an inspiring event that brought together brilliant minds from across industry and academia. The energy, collaboration, and forward-looking ideas on display made it clear that the UK is at the forefront of innovation in microelectronics. A fantastic platform for learning, networking, and shaping the future.”
Electrical Systems Engineer
Eurostar
"The footfall has been excellent, everything went really smoothly and for a launch you've really knocked it out of the park."
Technical Sales Engineer
Photon Lines
"Overall fantastic event that met our attendee profile expectations which has resulted in some great leads to follow up on. Well worth the investment!"
Marketing Manager
Wireless Logic

"I really enjoyed being part of it — meeting people across the industry, sharing ideas, and hearing about the amazing work happening in this space."

 

Talent Partner
Octagon Group

"The show was absolutely superb and the organization was of high standard"

 

Group CIO
INQ Digital 

 

Microelectronics US – OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Who Attends

OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY Partners

Our global events are supported by many of the industry’s leading organisations

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Cadence
NXP
Synopsys
Advantech
Edge Impulse
GlobalFoundries
Infineon
Intel
Texas Instruments
Microchip
Boeing
UL
Cadence
NXP
Synopsys
Advantech
Edge Impulse
GlobalFoundries
Infineon
Intel
Texas Instruments
Microchip
Boeing
UL

Want to put your brand in front of 4,000+ microelectronics professionals? Sponsorship and exhibition packages are available across all three content tracks.

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