The final quarter of 2026 brings a strong programme of semiconductor, ASIC design, verification, EDA and microelectronics events across Ireland and Europe.
From technical conferences and industry meetings to semiconductor training and advanced packaging workshops, Q4 offers opportunities for engineers, researchers, technology companies and industry professionals to connect, share knowledge and follow developments across the European semiconductor ecosystem.
For teams working in ASIC design and verification, several events are particularly relevant, including DVCon Europe 2026, SEMICON Europa, and a range of Ireland-based semiconductor and microelectronics events.
Here are some of the key semiconductor and ASIC-related events taking place across Ireland and Europe during Q4 2026.
October 2026 Semiconductor & ASIC Events
| Date | Event | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 11th – 14th | IFIP/IEEE International Conference on Very Large Scale Integration SoC | Limassol, Cyprus | VLSI design, system-on-chip technologies, embedded systems and semiconductor research |
| October 15th | MIDAS Ireland Meeting | Dublin, Ireland | Advanced Packaging, Microelectronics and the Irish semiconductor ecosystem |
| October 22nd – 23rd | Emerging Tech Conference Edge Intelligence | Ioannina, Greece | Semiconductors, microelectronics and edge intelligence |
| November 10th – 13th | SEMICON Europa 2026 | Munich, Germany | Semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, AI hardware and European semiconductor strategy |
| November 17th – 18th | DVCon Europe 2026 | Munich, Germany | ASIC design, functional verification, EDA, IP and electronic system design |
| November 19th | MIDAS Ireland Annual Conference | Limerick, Ireland | Irish microelectronics and semiconductor ecosystem |
| November 25th | NanoIC Student Excellence Day, Winter Edition 2026 | Leuven, Belgium | Semiconductor research and technology development |
| November 25th | AI in FPGA Design Flows – Hype, Help of Transformation? | London, UK | AI in FPGA development |
| December 2nd – 3rd | European Forum for Electronic Components and Systems – EFECS 2026 | Helsinki, Finland | Electronic components and systems |
| December 9th – 11th | CHIPNATION 2026 | Barcelona, Spain | Semiconductors, research, industry and European collaboration |
| December 17th | Emerging Tech Forum | Athens, Greece | Semiconductor, AI and deep-tech professionals |
Why Semiconductor Events Matter for ASIC Engineers
Semiconductor conferences and technical events provide more than opportunities for networking. They are also a useful way for engineers to keep up with changes in design methodologies, verification approaches, EDA tools and semiconductor architectures.
For ASIC design and verification professionals, technical conferences can provide opportunities to:
- Learn about new design and verification methodologies
- Follow developments in EDA and verification tools
- Explore emerging semiconductor architectures
- Hear from engineers and researchers working on current challenges
- Build connections across the semiconductor industry
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing
Broader semiconductor industry events can also provide valuable context around developments in manufacturing, packaging and the wider semiconductor supply chain.
Final Thoughts
Q4 2026 offers a strong selection of semiconductor, ASIC, verification and microelectronics events across Ireland and Europe.
For ASIC design and verification professionals, DVCon Europe stands out as one of the most directly relevant technical events of the quarter. SEMICON Europa provides a broader view of developments across the European semiconductor industry, while MIDAS Ireland events offer opportunities to connect with Ireland’s microelectronics and semiconductor community.
Whether you’re looking for technical knowledge, industry insights, networking opportunities or a better understanding of where semiconductor technology is heading, the final quarter of 2026 offers plenty of opportunities to engage with the industry.
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