The final stretch of 2026 brings a range of conferences, technical webinars and industry events for engineers working across the semiconductor sector.
From design verification (DV) and functional verification to FPGA development, ASIC design and emerging technologies, November offers several opportunities to explore new methodologies, learn from industry experts and connect with the wider engineering community.
We’ve compiled a selection of upcoming events taking place across Europe, including in-person conferences, industry networking opportunities and online technical sessions. Whether you’re working in design verification, electronic design automation (EDA), FPGA development or semiconductor research, there are several opportunities to engage with developments across the industry.
November 2026 Events
November features several events with a particular focus on design verification, functional verification and semiconductor development. Highlights include DVCon Europe, SEMICON Europa and a number of technical webinars covering Python-based verification, FPGA design and AI-assisted engineering.
9 November – Advanced Python 3 Training | Online – MIDAS Electronic Systems Skillnet
This advanced Python training session is aimed at engineers looking to develop their programming skills. Python continues to play an important role in semiconductor engineering, particularly in verification automation, testbench development and scripting.
Event information: MIDAS Skillnet
10 November – Beyond the Numbers: What the 2026 Functional Verification Study Reveals | Online – Siemens EDA
Siemens EDA will present findings from its 2026 Functional Verification Study, conducted in collaboration with Wilson Research Group. The session will examine industry trends and the changing challenges facing functional verification teams.
For design verification engineers, the study offers an opportunity to consider how verification practices, methodologies and project challenges are evolving across the industry.
Event information: Siemens Verification Academy
10–13 November – SEMICON Europa 2026 | Munich, Germany
SEMICON Europa returns to Munich alongside electronica, bringing together organisations and professionals from across the European semiconductor ecosystem.
Under the theme Europe’s Next Era: Navigating the Perfect Storm, the event provides a platform to explore developments across the semiconductor value chain, including manufacturing, advanced technologies, supply chains and industry innovation.
With exhibitors, technical sessions and networking opportunities, SEMICON Europa is an important gathering for professionals working across the European semiconductor industry.
Event information: SEMICON Europa
13 November – cocotb: An Introduction for Python Programmers | Online – Doulos
This introductory webinar explores cocotb, a Python-based co-simulation framework used to build verification environments for digital designs.
The session will cover how cocotb works within a design and verification flow, communication between Python and VHDL/SystemVerilog designs, concurrency, timing and testbench structure. It will also demonstrate a cocotb-driven simulation.
The session is particularly relevant to engineers interested in Python-based verification approaches and alternative methods for developing digital design testbenches.
Event information: Doulos
17–18 November – DVCon Europe 2026 | Munich, Germany
DVCon Europe is one of the key annual events for engineers working in electronic design and verification. Organised by Accellera Systems Initiative, the conference focuses on the application of languages, methodologies, tools and standards in the design and verification of electronic systems and integrated circuits.
The event brings together design and verification engineers, architects, IP developers and EDA specialists to share technical knowledge and discuss developments across the industry.
For engineers working in design verification, DVCon Europe offers an opportunity to explore practical engineering approaches, learn from technical presentations and connect with the wider verification community.
Event information: DVCON Europe 2026
19 November – MIDAS Ireland Annual Conference & Gala Dinner 2026 | Limerick, Ireland
The MIDAS Ireland Annual Conference brings together professionals from across Ireland’s microelectronics and semiconductor industry.
The event provides an opportunity to discuss developments across the sector, exchange industry insights and connect with professionals working in Ireland’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Event information: MIDAS Ireland
24 November – Altera Innovators Day Event Series | Marlow, UK
Altera’s Innovators Day event series brings together FPGA developers, engineers and technology professionals to explore developments in FPGA technology and applications.
The event provides an opportunity to learn about Altera’s FPGA portfolio, development tools and technologies, alongside discussions around innovation and practical engineering applications.
Event information: Altera Innovators Day
25 November – NanoIC Student Excellence Day, Winter Edition 2026 | imec
imec’s NanoIC Student Excellence Day brings together students and members of the research community working in advanced semiconductor technologies.
The Winter Edition provides an opportunity to engage with developments in semiconductor research and explore the technologies and research directions shaping the next generation of microelectronics.
Event information: NanoIC Student Excellence Day
25 November – AI in FPGA Design Flows: Hype, Help or Transformation? | London, UK – TechWorks
This TechWorks event will examine how AI is being applied to FPGA development, including AI-assisted engineering tools, automated design processes and emerging agentic AI systems.
Discussions will consider where AI is delivering measurable benefits, the challenges around verification and governance, and how these technologies could influence FPGA design methodologies in the coming years.
Event information: Techworks
Attending Events
November’s events reflect the range of developments taking place across the semiconductor and microelectronics industries, from established verification methodologies and FPGA technologies to the growing role of artificial intelligence in engineering workflows.
For design verification engineers, events such as DVCon Europe, the Siemens EDA Functional Verification Study and Doulos’ cocotb webinar provide opportunities to explore current practices and emerging approaches to verification.
Meanwhile, wider industry gatherings such as SEMICON Europa and the MIDAS Ireland Annual Conference offer opportunities to connect with the semiconductor community and follow developments across the sector.
Whether you’re looking to expand your technical knowledge, explore new tools and methodologies or connect with other industry professionals, these events provide opportunities to stay engaged with the evolving semiconductor landscape.
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