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Day 2 · 30 September 2026
Talent
Foundry
Shaping Skills. Forging Careers. Powering Microelectronics.
Talent
About the Programme
A dedicated space for the next generation of UK microelectronics talent
Taking place on the morning of Day 2 at Microelectronics UK 2026, the Talent Foundry is a dedicated skills and mentoring experience designed to connect students and early-career engineers with the people shaping the future of the microelectronics industry.
In an interactive roundtable format, attendees gain rare, face-to-face access to experienced industry professionals — offering honest insight into career pathways, in-demand skills, and what it really takes to succeed in microelectronics today.
Three focused sessions run across the morning of 30 September, each featuring a different group of experts representing a wide range of technical backgrounds, roles, and career journeys.
Why Attend
Explore real-world career routes
Discover pathways into semiconductors, photonics, embedded systems and beyond
Ask candid questions in a small-group setting
Intimate roundtable format — no lecture theatre, no awkward Q&As
Build connections with industry leaders
Mentors from across the UK microelectronics ecosystem
Your Student ticket to the full show is free
4 stages, 150+ exhibitors, 120+ speakers — included at no cost
Session Schedule
30 September 2026 · Talent Foundry Stage · Excel London
11:00 – 11:40
Set 1
Talent Foundry Stage
A first cohort of mentors spans laser physics, chip architecture and workforce development — offering early-career engineers an honest look at career routes across the full microelectronics spectrum.
11:45 – 12:25
Set 2
Talent Foundry Stage
A fresh group of mentors brings perspectives from quantum photonics, HR leadership in deep-tech, and semiconductor strategy at hyperscale cloud — different journeys, shared insights.
12:30 – 13:10
Set 3
Talent Foundry Stage
The final session draws together mentors with deep experience in innovation strategy, product leadership, and talent pipelines — exploring what companies are actually looking for as the UK scales its microelectronics ambitions.
For Participating Companies & Experts
Want to Shape the Next Generation of UK Microelectronics Engineers?
Become a Talent Foundry mentor and gain direct access to emerging talent well ahead of traditional recruitment channels — while demonstrating a genuine commitment to workforce development at a time when talent is one of the UK's most critical industrial challenges. Spaces are limited.
Become a Mentor
Email ruby.fenn@iqpc.co.uk
Your Student Ticket is Free — Claim it Now
29–30 September 2026 · Excel London · 4,000+ Attendees · 120+ Speakers
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