Microelectronics UK 2026

About Microelectronics UK

Microelectronics UK is microelectronics exhibition and conference focused on semiconductors, photonics, embedded systems, packaging, electronic test and the United Kingdom microelectronics supply chain. The 2026 edition runs from 29-30 September 2026 at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom. Its semiconductor design and manufacture programme combines specialist knowledge with opportunities to compare technologies, methods and suppliers. This Microelectronics UK edition is not presented as a space-only meeting, so teams should select the sessions and exhibitors that match a defined need.

The reason for including it in Arc’s space-engineering calendar is specific: radiation-tolerant component selection, photonic payloads, embedded flight hardware, packaging assurance and access to specialist electronics suppliers. Those semiconductor design and manufacture capabilities often sit below mission-level requirements but materially affect whether flight hardware can be designed, produced, verified and supported with defensible evidence. Space teams can therefore use Microelectronics UK to investigate technical options, meet relevant specialists and understand adjacent-industry practices without assuming that every part of the programme applies to spacecraft development.

Event history and organiser

Microelectronics UK brings together the national microelectronics value chain from research and device design through packaging, manufacture, test and deployment. Its 2026 edition follows the event’s 2025 launch and expands the technical programme across semiconductor, photonics and embedded-system stages. IQPC Exhibitions publishes the current Microelectronics UK information and remains the authoritative source for dates, venue, programme and access arrangements. Arc reviewed its semiconductor design and manufacture material on 31 August 2026 and separated confirmed edition facts from broader descriptions of the recurring event. Previous-edition information explains the Microelectronics UK series and typical format, but it should not be used to infer an unannounced speaker, exhibitor, deadline or activity for 2026. This Microelectronics UK guide links directly to the official sources and records its review date so readers can identify what may have changed before they register or travel. Readers should recheck details whenever the organiser publishes a later update.

Topics and themes

The official semiconductor design and manufacture scope is broader than space, but the following subjects have a direct connection to spacecraft engineering. Readers should use the live Microelectronics UK programme to confirm the depth and timing of each subject.

• Semiconductor design and manufacture: the programme helps space electronics engineers examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Photonics and sensing: the programme helps space electronics engineers examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Embedded hardware and software: the programme helps space electronics engineers examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Packaging and electronic test: the programme helps space electronics engineers examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.
• Supply-chain capability: the programme helps space electronics engineers examine this subject against current engineering tools, methods and supplier capability.

Who should attend?

Microelectronics UK is most relevant to Space electronics engineers, Payload and sensor teams, Embedded-system developers, Component assurance specialists, Microelectronics suppliers when they have a defined technical or assurance question to investigate. Programme managers and systems engineers may benefit when a semiconductor design and manufacture decision crosses requirements, design, manufacture, verification and supplier evidence. It is less useful for general space networking because it is microelectronics exhibition and conference. Before attending Microelectronics UK, teams should review the programme and exhibitor information, identify relevant spacecraft work packages, and arrange focused conversations around qualification constraints, evidence needs, interfaces and lifecycle risk. Colleagues should agree Microelectronics UK outcomes before making travel or registration commitments.

Practical information

Microelectronics UK is listed for 29-30 September 2026 at ExCeL London, London. Check the official semiconductor design and manufacture event page immediately before booking for registration, opening times, programme changes and travel guidance. Arc is not the organiser and cannot confirm places. Space teams should shortlist Microelectronics UK sessions or suppliers in advance and avoid treating exhibition claims as proof that a product is flight qualified.