Semiconductors UK 2026 brought together 202 exhibiting companies from 18 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were United Kingdom (143), Germany (17), United States (10) and Philippines (6). By sector, the largest group was Industrial Manufacturing (17).
The UK microelectronics ecosystem is sharpening its industrial strategy and technical roadmap in one place. Semiconductors UK 2026 brings two days of focused sessions at ExCeL London covering the path from R&D to production.
Dates and venue in London
Semiconductors UK 2026 runs from 29 to 30 September at ExCeL London. The venue hosts the main stages and exhibition halls where sessions span policy, manufacturing and technical deep dives.
Exhibitors and attendee profile
The exhibitor mix includes EDA vendors, test and metrology suppliers, packaging specialists and industry support organisations. Named exhibitors on the site include Synopsys, Cadence Design Systems, KLA Corporation, Rohde & Schwarz and Siemens EDA, together with UK Semiconductor Centre and regional representation such as Welsh Government.
Target attendees cover chip designers, process engineers, verification and EDA engineers, packaging and test teams, plus supply chain and manufacturing leads. That combination supports technical sales conversations that move quickly from concept to implementation.
Technical themes to watch
The Semiconductors UK Stage is framed around From Policy to Production. Program highlights listed on the site point to EDA and IP, heterogeneous integration, PPAC trade offs, advanced packaging and materials beyond silicon such as GaN and SiC. Other focal areas include production-scale testing, photonic integrated circuits and applications in ADAS, data centres and quantum technologies.
These topics make Semiconductors UK 2026 a gathering where detailed engineering matters dominate the agenda rather than high-level overviews.
How to prepare B2B prospecting at Semiconductors UK 2026
Map target exhibitors and the technical roles you need to reach. For EDA or IP solutions, prioritise meetings with stands like Synopsys or Cadence Design Systems. For test and metrology opportunities, include Rohde & Schwarz and KLA on your shortlist. Bring concise technical dossiers and performance data to accelerate engineering evaluations.
Plan short demos and prepare integration notes for engineers. Book follow up slots after key stage sessions to convert discussion into next steps. Set daily meeting targets and assign clear owners to follow up commercial actions post event.
Closing note and official link
The mix of policy discussion and technical depth positions Semiconductors UK 2026 as a working event for firms focused on design, packaging and manufacturing. Check exhibitor listings and the agenda on the official site and schedule your meetings before you travel to London at https://microelectronicsuk.com/semiconductors-uk
Registration and tickets on the official website: microelectronicsuk.com
