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The Microelectronics community needs to hear from innovative thinkers, industry leaders, and passionate practitioners applying technology in the real world. If you have a compelling story to tell or valuable insights to share, we want to hear from you.

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Event Details
Excel LondonRoyal Docks, London
29–30 September 2027Two-day industry conference
5 Specialist StagesSemiconductors · Photonics · Embedded Systems · Startup Launchpad · Discovery
Discovery StageDemos, workshops & interactive sessions
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About the Programme

Five Stages.
One Platform.

Microelectronics UK brings together the people building Britain's semiconductor, photonics and embedded systems future. Our core speaker programme runs across three main conference stages — Semiconductors UK, Photonics UK and Embedded Systems UK — each focused on thought leadership, technical depth and industry insight.

We also have two additional spaces for different kinds of participation. The Startup Launchpad is a smaller, focused platform giving early-stage companies a dedicated slot to present their technology to a targeted audience — it's intentionally intimate and separate from the main conference programme. The Discovery Stage is a hands-on space for live product demonstrations, interactive workshops and partner showcases.

Select a stage below to find the right fit for what you want to share.

Microelectronics UK speakers on stage
Topics of Interest

Select a stage below to explore the topics we're seeking proposals for.

Semiconductors UK — Strategy & Markets
Thought Leadership & Policy
  • Leadership, Strategy & Market Opportunities
  • Geopolitical Trends & Supply Chain Impact
  • New Applications for Semiconductor Technologies
Semiconductors UK — Technical
Design, Manufacturing & Materials
  • Semiconductor Design & Manufacturing
  • Emerging Semiconductor Materials & Architecture
  • Advancements in Chip Testing
Photonics UK — Markets & Applications
Sectors, Defence & Telecoms
  • Photonics Leadership & Emerging Market Opportunities
  • Photonics Applications Across Defence, Aerospace & Industrial
  • Telecommunications: 6G, Fibre Optics, AI in Photonic Processes
Photonics UK — Technical
Technology & Innovation
  • Miniaturisation, Silicon and Co-Packaged Optics
  • Quantum Technology & Optical Computing
Embedded Systems UK — Industry & People
Skills, Security & Infrastructure
  • The Microelectronics Workforce & Strategies for Tackling the Skills Gap
  • Cybersecurity & Resilience
  • Emerging Tech for Data Centres, Urban Infrastructure & Robotics
Embedded Systems UK — Technical
Architecture, AI & Systems
  • Real-Time Systems & Safety Critical Architecture
  • Connected & Intelligent Embedded Systems
  • Embedded AI, IoT & Machine Learning
Discovery Stage
Show What Your Technology Can Do

The Discovery Stage is a dedicated space for companies and researchers to put their technology directly in front of a senior technical audience. This is a more interactive, hands-on environment than the main conference stages.

It's ideal for organisations who want to demonstrate a real product, run a focused workshop, or create an engaging experience that gets attendees directly involved with your technology.

If you're interested in taking part in the Discovery Stage, please contact us directly to discuss how your product or solution can best be showcased.

Session Formats Available

  • Live product demonstrations
  • Interactive workshops (hands-on participation)
  • Roundtable discussions
  • Technology showcases & proof-of-concept reveals
  • Partner-led sessions
Interested in the Discovery Stage? Get in touch to discuss your proposal — we'll tailor the format to best showcase your technology.
Startup Launchpad
A Dedicated Space for Early-Stage Companies

The Startup Launchpad is a smaller, separate space from the main conference stages — intentionally designed to give early-stage companies and spinouts their own focused platform, rather than competing alongside established industry speakers.

It's a more intimate setting, ideal for founders and technical leads who want to tell their story, showcase what they're building, and connect with relevant people in the microelectronics community — without the pressure of a main-stage slot.

If you're an early-stage company working in semiconductors, photonics or embedded systems and want to be considered for the Startup Launchpad, get in touch to discuss your application.

What We're Looking For

  • Early-stage companies with novel microelectronics technology
  • University spinouts and deep-tech ventures
  • Startups across semiconductors, photonics or embedded systems
  • Companies seeking investment, partnerships or commercial traction
  • Innovators with a compelling technical story to tell
Startups welcome. Get in touch to discuss your application — we want to hear what you're building.
What We're Looking For

We're Seeking Proposals
That Are...

Sessions that deliver genuine value to a technically sophisticated audience.

Innovative & Forward-Thinking

Sessions that introduce fresh perspectives, emerging research, or new approaches to established challenges in microelectronics.

Technical & Substantive

Content that goes beyond surface-level overview — grounded in real engineering, science, or operational experience.

Industry-Relevant

Directly applicable to the challenges and opportunities facing the UK and global microelectronics ecosystem today.

Non-Commercial in Nature

Our main stage content is educational and thought-led. We do not accept outright product pitches on the Semiconductors, Photonics or Embedded Systems stages.

Audience-Focused

Tailored to senior engineers, researchers, programme leads, and decision-makers working across the microelectronics value chain.

Timely

Connected to the current state of play — whether that's a breakthrough application, a policy response, a supply chain challenge, or an emerging standard.

Self-proposals are welcome. You don't need to be a keynote speaker to apply — practitioners, engineers and researchers are encouraged to submit.
How to Apply

What to Include
in Your Proposal

01

A Brief Biography

Highlighting your experience, role, and expertise relevant to the topic you're proposing.

02

Topic Description & Relevance

A description of the topic or topics you would be happy to speak on, and why they are relevant to the Microelectronics UK audience. If you're open to multiple topics, let us know — it gives us more to work with when building the programme.

03

Preferred Session Format

Whether you'd like to present a keynote, take part in a panel, lead a workshop, or something else — let us know your preference.

04

Previous Speaking Experience

Any links to past presentations, recordings, or events you've spoken at — if available. Not required, but helpful.

Questions? Reach out to the team before submitting — we're happy to discuss your ideas before you formalise a proposal.
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Excel LondonRoyal Docks, London E16 1XL
29–30 September 2027Main programme · Two days
Main StagesSemiconductors · Photonics · Embedded Systems
Discovery StageDemos, workshops & interactive showcases
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Free to apply · All experience levels welcome · 5 stages · 29–30 September 2027 · Excel London

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