Happy New Year and welcome back for 2026!
This month’s newsletter highlights key events, sector updates, and opportunities to engage with Australia’s semiconductor ecosystem. Read on for details about the upcoming ‘From FPGA to ASIC’ industry seminar, Down Underflow, webinars, our annual surveys, jobs, and notable industry news.
Upcoming Events
From FPGA to ASIC: Insights from Blackmagic Design
Are you considering the transition from FPGA to ASIC, or looking to deepen your understanding of real-world ASIC development workflows? Join us for an engaging, technically focused seminar featuring industry expertise from Iain Waugh, Blackmagic Design.
Dive into the world of ASIC design with Iain as he unpacks the ASIC toolchain flow for digital design, coding styles, designing with RAMs, and how to work effectively with fabrication partners, then stick around for a fireside chat with Macquarie University Post Doctoral Researcher, Andrea Mazzanti and a Q&A.
First Advanced Packaging Working Group meeting of the year!
Register for Down Underflow
From our Ecosystem
Watch the FREE On-Demand Webinar from ZEISS Microscopy
Watch the free on‑demand webinar from ZEISS Microscopy on achieving highly precise TEM lamella preparation at your exact regions of interest. Learn how real‑time, high‑resolution monitoring and a stable ion column help prevent over‑milling and ensure reliable results, presented by Dr Etsuo Maeda, ZEISS APAC FIB‑SEM Specialist.
Quantum Australia Conference Abstract Submissions Close Soon
The Quantum Australia Conference 2026 is is calling for poster abstracts showcasing real‑world quantum innovations across communications, sensing, materials, devices, and computing, to be presented at Australia’s premier quantum event in Adelaide from 28–30 April 2026.
Students, early‑career researchers, and industry professionals are invited to submit by 7 February 2026
Accepted posters will be presented on 29 April, with notifications issued on 27 February.
Submit now to be part of Australia’s premier quantum showcase.
Save the date for ADSTAR 2026
ADSTAR 2026 will take place in Adelaide from 4–6 August, bringing together Defence, industry, academia and government to explore innovation and future capability. Paper submission guidelines are now available, with the portal open from 16 February to 27 March under the theme “Delivering more, together.” Don’t miss the chance to contribute to shaping a more resilient Australia – register for updates to stay involved.
S3B Annual Survey
Our 2025 surveys are closing soon, and we would value your input.
One of our core missions is to drive the growth of Australia’s semiconductor sector by providing strategic insights and real-time market information. We gather and analyse key trends, challenges, and opportunities to curate impactful programs, influence investment decisions, and advocate to policymakers.
Thank-you to everyone who has already contributed. So far, we are seeing some interesting insights.
Click here for Individual survey
Click here for Industry survey
Complete the survey to help build a holistic view of the Australian semiconductor sector.
