NFO18 – the 18th International Conference on Near-Field Optics, Nanophotonics and Related Techniques Following NFO3 in 1995, we are honored to host this prestigious event in Brno once again. Brno is an academic and technology hub, home to several universities (with over 80,000 students), research institutes and high-tech companies. Notably, it hosts three major electron microscope manufacturers, […]

How can universities, employers and public institutions work together to open the semiconductor industry to a wider range of talent? The Inclusive Chips Forum Bratislava will bring together representatives of education, industry and European initiatives on 2 September 2026 to share practical experience and discuss more inclusive pathways into semiconductor careers. The event, entitled Inclusive […]

Protect Your Innovation: Industrial Property Workshop (not only) for Semiconductor Companies 3 September 2026 | 9:30–14:30 | Moravian Library, Brno Patents and intellectual property are a fundamental part of the semiconductor business. From chip architectures and circuit designs to manufacturing technologies, materials, equipment and applications, companies need to understand not only how to protect their […]

Prague will welcome senior representatives of the global semiconductor industry on 14–16 September 2026. The ISIG Executive Summit EU will bring together decision-makers from the semiconductor, power electronics and advanced manufacturing sectors to discuss the technologies and strategic choices shaping Europe’s industrial future. Held under the theme “Chips, Power and Machines: Powering AI and Electrifying […]

ECCE Europe is Europe’s leading conference on power electronics and energy conversion, bringing together researchers, industry experts, and innovators from around the world. It will be taking place from 14 – 18 September 2026 in Valencia, Spain. The ECCE Europe 2026 conference and exhibition will take place from 14 - 18 September at the Valencia Conference Center in […]

The FAMES Pilot Line informs that pre-registrations is still open for the FD-SOI ICs Design Opportunities Short Course. taking place in: Date: 21–22 September 2026 Grenoble, France This one-and-a-half-day training, provided by FD-SOI experts, will provide a comprehensive overview of FD-SOI technology and advanced design methodologies for digital, analog, RF and power management circuits. It is […]

Can you explain how semiconductors shape our everyday lives in a way that inspires the next generation? The ChipQuest Challenge invites students from primary school through to PhD level to create an engaging two-to-five-minute video introducing the fascinating world of semiconductors to school pupils. Use experiments, animations, drawings, demonstrations or creative storytelling to make complex […]

FIRST – Fast Innovation through Research in Semiconductor Technologies The European conference on microelectronic trends, roadmaps and strategic alignment   FIRST is a high-level trend forum for those who turn technology into industrial leadership. Semiconductors are the foundation of economic resilience, technological sovereignty, security, and sustainable growth. With initiatives such as the EU Chips Act and […]

𝗔𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙖. The 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 on 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 will take place on 𝟳–𝟵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗮, 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗮. The conference is 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 the latest research and development in semiconductor devices, microsystems, materials, and related technologies. Its scope includes topics such […]

The European Commission is preparing the Chips Act 2.0, a measure aimed at strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem, increasing its competitiveness and resilience, and supporting the entire value chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises and other stakeholders in the semiconductor and electronics sectors can share their comments on the proposal during an online workshop on October 14, […]