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What to Expect at AI Infra Summit 2026: Technical Tracks, Speaker Lineup & More

What to Expect at AI Infra Summit 2026 AI workloads are currently growing at a rate faster than infrastructure can keep up. From AI accelerators and high-bandwidth memory to inference optimisation and hyperscaler data centres, engineering teams are under increasing … Read More

RISC-V International Launches Centralised Specifications Library

RISC-V International Launches Centralised Specifications Library In early May 2026, RISC-V International announced the official launch of the RISC-V Ratified Specifications Library, a centralised documentation hub designed to consolidate all ratified RISC-V specifications into a single accessible location. Over the … Read More

Semiconductor News: April 2026 Roundup

April brought a wave of announcements across the semiconductor industry, but one theme stood out: AI is rapidly reshaping how chips are designed, verified and brought to market. In this month’s headline roundup, we focus specifically on design and verification developments, … Read More

DVCon Europe 2026: What to Expect and Key Deadlines for Open Call Submissions

DVCon Europe 2026: What to Expect and Key Deadlines for Open Call Submissions DVCon Europe is one of the most important events in the design and verification calendar, bringing together engineers, researchers and tool vendors focused on advancing verification methodologies. … Read More

Upcoming Semiconductor Event Open Calls (2026): Key Deadlines for Design Verification Engineers

Planning to Present Your Work This Year? For engineers working across ASIC design, verification and hardware development, industry conferences remain one of the best ways to share insights, gain visibility and stay connected to the latest trends. From verification methodologies and SoC … Read More

World Quantum Day 2026: 3 Essential Reads on Quantum Verification for Hardware Engineers

World Quantum Day 2026: 3 Essential Reads on Quantum Verification for Hardware Engineers Each year, World Quantum Day (April 14th) highlights the rapid progress being made in quantum science. Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen continued momentum across the … Read More

Improve Your ASIC Verification Skills: Webinars for Semiconductor Engineers

Improve Your ASIC Verification Skills: Webinars for Semiconductor Engineers Staying current in ASIC verification is increasingly important as methodologies, tools, and design complexity continue to evolve. From established approaches like UVM and formal verification to newer areas such as AI-assisted … Read More

Semiconductor News: March 2026 Roundup

Semiconductor News & Industry Developments from March 2026 March 2026 brought a wave of innovation across AI silicon, verification workflows and system-level design. From in-house AI chips by hyperscalers to the continued evolution of agentic EDA tools, the industry is … Read More

Verification Futures UK 2026: Agenda, Speakers and Free Registration Details

Verification Futures UK 2026 The Verification Futures UK 2026 conference will take place on 23 June 2026 at the University of Reading, bringing together verification engineers, EDA vendors and researchers for a full day of technical sessions and industry discussion. Available to attend both … Read More

10 Best Semiconductor Podcasts for Engineers in 2026

10 Best Semiconductor Podcasts for Engineers in 2026 The semiconductor industry evolves at a relentless pace. New process nodes, AI-driven demand, chiplet architectures and shifting geopolitics are constantly reshaping how chips are designed and manufactured. Podcasts offer a simple way … Read More