Conference Programme

Five Stages.
One Ecosystem.

Microelectronics UK 2026 is the UK's only event bringing together dedicated conference stages across Semiconductors, Photonics, Embedded Systems, Startups and hands-on Discovery Sessions — uniting the entire value chain under one roof.

Senior engineers, R&D leaders, policymakers and innovators shaping the UK's electronics future. Two days. Five stages. Excel London.

4,000 +
Attendees
120 +
Speakers
175 +
Exhibitors
5
Stages
Programme Stages · 29–30 Sept 2026 · Excel London
More stages being announced. Semiconductors UK, Photonics UK, Embedded Systems UK and Discovery Stage programmes are live now. The Startup Stage agenda will follow — register your place to be first to know.

Semiconductors UK 2026 Agenda 

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29 Sept 2026
  1. Emerging technologies & research breakthroughs    UK capability for domesticating Semiconductor production  The role of collaboration in innovation & addressing industry challenges 
  2. Diversification to combat potential shortages  Impacts of geopolitical shifts on supply  New technologies for boosting supply chain efficiency  Collaboration between local & international players 
  3. Balancing PPAC in increasingly complex chip architectures  Architecture-level trade-offs for AI, automotive & edge applications  System design strategies for chiplets, heterogeneous compute & advanced packaging  Managing IP integration, verification & security across complex design ecosystems  Bridging design & deployment: aligning silicon decisions with system requirements & cross-team integration 
30 Sept 2026
  1. New materials enabling continued scaling beyond traditional silicon   Integrating compound semiconductors & advanced materials into existing manufacturing ecosystems  Balancing performance gains with cost & scalability  Collaboration across the value chain to accelerate adoption of new materials & tech 
  2. Advancing ADAS & autonomous driving with high-performance sensing, compute, & control systems  Real-time data processing & functional safety architectures  Balancing performance, power efficiency & thermal constraints   Integrating AI & edge computing to enable faster decision-making and improved driving performance  Meeting evolving regulatory and safety standards  

Embedded System UK 2026 Agenda 

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29 Sept 2026
  1. • Identifying IoT attack surfaces & embedded vulnerabilities • The potential of machine learning for threat detection & response • Why 'secure-by-design' must be a foundational approach
  2. • Impacts on IP & design workflows • Smarter manufacturing processes • AI-driven optimisation from chip design to Edge AI deployment • Balancing innovation with cost and complexity • Ethical considerations with widespread implementation
  3. •AI-driven infrastructure demands •Energy efficiency at system level •Integration with edge ecosystems •Challenges of scaling: Costs, Power, Cooling
30 Sept 2026
  1. • Tackling the gender imbalance • Broadening the future talent pipeline • Upskilling & Reskilling • International collaboration / exchanges
  2. With the potential of AI to replace a large number of entry level jobs in Microelectronics, how do we bridge the gap to ensure development of new experts without starting at entry level?
  3. • Real-time monitoring & automation of mundane tasks • Enhanced energy management and savings • Increased home security through smart surveillance • Interoperability for smart appliances & connected devices
  4. • Embedded systems & edge AI for real-time urban monitoring & decision-making • Connecting transport, energy, & public services through digital infrastructure • Balancing innovation with data privacy, security, & regulation • Driving sustainability through smart grids & efficient resource management • Addressing interoperability across legacy & new technologies

Photonics UK 2026 Agenda 

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29 Sept 2026
  1. • Lidar & optical remote sensing for EO & deep-space missions • Optical interconnects & photonic payloads for satellite architectures • Laser-based space debris mitigation & in-orbit servicing technologies • Designing for extreme space environments: radiation, vacuum, & thermal stress • Optimising SWaP for satellite constellations & long-duration space missions
  2. Marketing executives from some of the UK's most prominent photonics distributors will give their frank perspective on the state of the market, the challenges distributors face, and crucially, what they need from the companies they work with throughout the supply chain.
  3. • Photonic payloads for UAVs & aircraft • Secure, jam-resistant optical communications • Photonics for real-time navigation & situational awareness • Balancing SWaP constraints for deploying advanced optical systems on airborne platforms • Enhancing mission effectiveness through resilient, low-latency optical systems
  4. An overview of Defence research focussing on sensing in the future operating environment, sensing challenges, mission enablers and the enterprise approach to science and technology research.
  5. • Photonic sensors for land & maritime navigation & situational awareness • Photonics enabled ISR (night vision, hyperspectral imaging) • Biosensing & wearable technologies to support personnel safety • Ensuring reliability & durability of photonic systems in harsh conditions
30 Sept 2026
  1. • Silicon photonics for co-packaged optics • Advances in III-V on silicon integration • Miniaturization & its impact on AR/VR, 5G & edge computing • Manufacturing & packaging challenges  
  2. • The evolution of optical links – from 800G to 1.6T and beyond • Emerging fibre technologies – how hollow core fibre is maturing • Where optical computing delivers real advantage today • What's needed to move optical computing toward practical deployment • Applying Trustworthy AI Effectively in Optical Computing Digital Platforms 
  3. • How quantum could reshape chip design, materials, & architectures • The role of advanced microelectronics in enabling scalable quantum systems • Long-term impact of quantum on security, encryption, & hardware resilience • Balancing investment between classical chip innovation & emerging quantum technologies

NEW: Discovery Stage 2026 Agenda 

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29–30 September 2026 · Excel London

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Registration is free. Join 4,000+ engineers, executives and innovators at the UK's leading microelectronics event — two days that will sharpen your strategy, grow your network and put you at the centre of the industry.

120+ Speakers 5 Stages 175+ Exhibitors Free to Attend
29–30
September 2026
Excel London
LONDON · UK