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Microelectronics UK 2026

Beyond the
Conference Floor

Live demos and hands-on workshops on the Discovery Stage. Mentoring for the next generation through the Talent Foundry. Recognition for the people driving UK microelectronics forward through the Impact List. This is where the ecosystem does more than talk.

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  • 4,000+ Attendees
  • 120+ Speakers
  • 175+ Exhibitors
  • 5 Stages
Recognition Programme

The Microelectronics UK Impact List

Recognising outstanding individuals driving measurable progress across UK photonics, embedded systems and semiconductors — celebrating real-world technical contribution, successful implementation and leadership advancing the competitiveness of UK microelectronics.

View the Impact List
✋ Self-nominations are welcome — if you're making a difference, we want to hear from you.
Microelectronics UK Impact Awards ceremony
Featured Experiences
Live demonstration on the Discovery Stage
Discovery Stage · New for 2026

Live Demos & Hands-On Workshops

Brand new for 2026 — a dedicated space on the show floor where companies bring real technology, not slide decks. Watch live demonstrations, join hands-on workshops, and get direct access to the engineers behind the tools. Day 1, 29 September — included with every ticket, no separate booking required.

Explore the Discovery Stage
Talent Foundry mentoring session
Day 2 · Talent Programme

Talent Foundry: Shaping Skills. Forging Careers.

A brand-new feature at Microelectronics UK 2026, running the morning of Day 2. Three roundtable sessions connect students and early-career engineers with senior mentors spanning laser physics, chip architecture, quantum photonics and more — honest career insight, small-group format, no lecture theatre. Free to attend.

Discover the Talent Foundry
Hands-On Workshops Day 1 · 29 Sept
Linaro CRA compliance workshop
Workshop with Linaro

Still Selling After 2027? A Practical Path to CRA Compliance for Existing Products

Linaro leads this hands-on session on bringing products already on the market into line with the EU Cyber Resilience Act — practical steps, real tooling, and direct access to the engineers who build them.

Included with every Microelectronics UK ticket View Workshop Details
Edge Impulse workshop
Workshop with Edge Impulse · 14:00–15:00

Edge AI

An exclusive, hands-on workshop with Edge Impulse — build and deploy AI-enabled visual inspection on modern edge hardware. Bring your laptop.

Only 48 places — allocated in registration order Reserve Your Place
Live Demos Include Day 1 · 29 Sept
Forefront RF live demo
Live Demo

RF Systems in the Real World

Joey Jimenez brings RF systems to life on the show floor, live and unscripted.

Forefront RF
Tengena LLC live demo
Live Demo

Demo by Tengena LLC

Evianna Bruess presents Tengena LLC's technology live on the Discovery Stage.

Tengena LLC · Session details coming soon
Freeform Photonics demo
Live Demo

Demo by Freeform Photonics

See Freeform Photonics' technology running live on the show floor.

Freeform Photonics · Session details coming soon
Doulos Zephyr workshop
Workshop

Intro to Zephyr

Doulos leads a practical introduction to the Zephyr real-time operating system.

Doulos · Session details coming soon
Entertainment & Perks
Oasish live at the Networking Drinks Reception
Networking Reception

Live Music: Oasish

Oasish bring a full live set to the Networking Drinks Reception — the perfect way to wind down after day one with the rest of the ecosystem.

Networking Drinks Reception · Access All Areas ticket required
Darts legend Bobby George
Meet Bobby George

Two Hours on the Oche with Bobby George

Darts legend Bobby George joins the show floor for two hours — step up for a game and grab a photo with a genuine icon of the sport.

The Microbrewery · 12-2pm, Day 2
Golf simulator prize challenge
Prize Challenge

Golf Simulator: Longest Drive

Step up to the golf simulator on the show floor and post the longest drive of the day for a chance to win a prize.

On the show floor · Both days
Win a MacBook through the event app
App Challenge

Earn Points. Win a MacBook.

Collect points through the Microelectronics UK app — visit stages, scan stands, join sessions — for your chance to win a MacBook.

Powered by the official event app
Free professional headshots
Free Perk

Free Professional Headshots

Get a professional headshot taken on-site — ready to upload straight to LinkedIn, your company website, or wherever you need to look sharp.

Stand A2 · No booking required
Careers & Recruitment

The Jobs Board — with 5V Tech & Edge AI Foundation

5V Tech, specialist recruitment partner across semiconductors, embedded software, hardware, edge AI and advanced manufacturing, is the official Jobs Board Partner of Microelectronics UK 2026 — partnering with the Edge AI Foundation to host the show's dedicated Talent Hub and Job Board. Explore live opportunities, meet employers hiring right now, or find your next move.

Visit the Jobs Board
Microelectronics UK Jobs Board and Talent Hub

Ready to Experience It All?

Registration is free. Excel London · 29–30 September 2026

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