Semiconductor Trends

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

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

Best Semiconductor Podcasts for Engineers in 2026

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 practical way to … Read More

Semiconductor News: February 2026 Roundup

Semiconductor News & Industry Developments from February 2026 2026 is delivering significant momentum across the entire semiconductor ecosystem. From agentic AI tools reshaping design workflows to major European manufacturing initiatives and new funding rounds targeting AI ASIC development, the pace … Read More

Autonomous Driving and Software-Defined Vehicles: Insights from EE Times Automotive Tech Forum 2026

Autonomous Driving and Software-Defined Vehicles: Insights from EE Times Automotive Tech Forum 2026 While electrification continues to reshape vehicle platforms, the real architectural shift in automotive is unfolding in autonomy and software-defined systems. At the EE Times Automotive Tech Forum … Read More

Semiconductor Event Open Calls: March 2026 Deadlines

Semiconductor Event Open Calls: March 2026 Deadlines Looking for upcoming semiconductor events and paper submission opportunities in 2026? This quick-view guide highlights key events with open call deadlines in March, including symposiums, vendor sessions and speaker opportunities around the world. Stay on top of submission … Read More

Semiconductor News: January 2026 Roundup

Semiconductor News & Industry Developments The semiconductor industry continues to move at pace, with January 2026 bringing major announcements across AI compute, advanced process nodes, EDA tools and regional investment. In this roundup, we highlight the most important semiconductor news … Read More

Ireland’s National Semiconductor Institute Confirms Major Expansion Plans

Ireland’s semiconductor plans received a promising boost this with with government approval for a significant expansion of the Tyndall National Institute – a move that strengthens the country’s long-term position within the global semiconductor ecosystem. Backed by more then €100 … Read More