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Semiconductors and AI: Edge AI
FREE- 26 November 2026 @ 09:30
- Cicada Innovations
Join us for this morning session looking at semiconductors and Edge AI AI is transforming how we work, live and innovate. But behind every AI breakthrough is something far less visible: semiconductors. While AI applications capture most of the headlines, the hardware that powers them often remains overlooked. Semiconductors sit at the centre of some … Read more
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Semiconductor Australia 2026
FREE- 22 October 2026 @ 08:00
- ILUMINA
Semiconductor Australia 2026 brings together Australia’s brightest deep-tech entrepreneurs, industry and innovation policy makers, and the international investor community to help secure Australia’s deep-tech and advanced manufacturing future. Join the country’s leading deep-tech entrepreneurs, policy makers, research leaders, and investors as we map the roadmap for Australia’s semiconductor future. On the agenda: THE GREAT SEMICONDUCTOR ‘MYTH-OFF’: Innovation … Read more
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Photonics Design, Measurement & Testing Workshop with Keysight
FREE- 21 October 2026 @ 09:00
- Cicada Innovations
Dive deep into photonics design, measurement and testing with Keysight, including keynote speakers and hands-on learning! Join Keysight Technologies for a hands-on Photonics Design, Measurement & Testing Workshop. Explore the complete photonics development workflow, from Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design and simulation through to device characterisation, inspection, testing, and packaging techniques. Participants will gain practical … Read more
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Sensing meets Semiconductors Workshop
FREE- 20 May 2026 @ 12:15
- C122 Exhibition Space, Macquarie University, 25 Wally's Walk, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, Australia
Sensing meets Semiconductors – Final Event Report NSSN, the Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau and Macquarie University are jointly host” Sensing meets Semiconductors”. This is an opportunity for researchers, companies and others involved in semiconductors and sensing innovation to learn and connect with each other. Speakers include: NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer, Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte UNSW Dean … Read more
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IP Essentials: Insights for PHD Students
FREE- 4 March 2026 @ 12:00
- Online event
Discover the essentials of intellectual property (IP) and learn how to protect your research as a PhD student. Explore the fundamentals of intellectual property and considerations for your research as a PhD student. This lunchtime session provides a practical overview of patents, trade secrets, and common pitfalls to avoid, followed by a fireside chat with … Read more
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Down Underflow
FREE- 28 February 2026 @ 08:00
- Morse Micro
S3B is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Down Underflow 2026, the FOSSi Foundation’s conference dedicated to free and open source silicon to be held in Sydney over the weekend of Saturday February 28 and Sunday March 1st, 2026. Down Underflow is a weekend of presentations and networking for the open source silicon community. … Read more
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From FPGA to ASIC
FREE- 27 February 2026 @ 15:00
- Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus, TBC
Join us for an in-depth seminar exploring the journey from FPGA to ASIC design. Moderated by Prof. Mike Boers, this in-person session features Iain Waugh, Engineering Manager at Blackmagic Design, who will share practical insights on transitioning FPGA designs into ASIC. Iain’s presentation will cover: The general ASIC toolchain flow for digital design Communicating effectively with … Read more
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Semiconductor Australia Investor Conference 2025
FREE- 22 October 2025 @ 08:00
- ILUMINA, 1 Elizabeth, Sydney
Australia’s premier conference for the semiconductor, quantum, and photonics industries is back – bigger, bolder, and more ambitious than ever. Following the sell-out success of our inaugural event, Semiconductor Australia returns in 2025 to power the conversation around the nation’s next economic growth engines. Join us for the premier semiconductor showcase event, bringing together Australia’s brightest deep-tech … Read more
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Beyond the Circuit: Semiconductors in Electronics
FREE- 16 October 2025 @ 16:30
- Macquarie University City Campus
A student facing session that explores Australian companies that harness the power of chips to create smarter and faster electronics. From high-end microphones and cinematic cameras to drones monitoring the planet, today’s most exciting tech is powered by one thing: semiconductors. Enjoy free food and free insights as you dive into how Australian companies RØDE … Read more
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Semi Down Under 2025
FREE- 24 September 2025 @ 17:30
- Surry Hills
Welcome to Semi Down Under 2025! Morse Micro is once again partnering with the Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) to host the next Semi Down Under on 24 September. Since its launch in 2019, Semi Down Under has become a cornerstone of Australia’s semiconductor community, bringing together technologists, founders, researchers, industry partners and government leaders and students. This edition will … Read more
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Mastering Intellectual Property for the Semiconductor Industry
FREE- 11 June 2025 @ 12:00pm
- Online
Join Wrays in partnership with S3B for an exclusive webinar on protecting and leveraging your intellectual property in the semiconductor sector. Whether you’re a startup or an established player in the semiconductor space, this webinar will provide you with actionable strategies to protect and maximise the value of your intellectual property. What You’ll Learn Best … Read more
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Student Semiconductor Event
FREE- 27 March 2025 @ 05:00
- Cicada Innovations
Join us for an exclusive evening exploring careers in chip design & the launch of the Aussie Chip Collective. We are excited to invite undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students to hear about the current state of the sector in Australia. Explore career and research opportunities in chip design Network with industry experts with current and … Read more
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Semiconductor Design Workshop
FREE- 08th Dec 2024 - 10th Dec 2024
- Sydney Nanoscience Hub, University of Sydney
Hosted by the Society of Light (USYD), the Semiconductor Design Workshop is dedicated to exploring cutting-edge advancements and training in semiconductor and photonic design. This two-day workshop brings together experts and international speakers from quantum, photonics, fabrication and industry focused on the latest in semiconductor design and application. Date: 9 & 10 December Time: 8:30am-6pm Location: Sydney … Read more
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Understanding the R&D Tax Incentive
FREE- 4 December 2024 @ 14:00
- Online
Bailey Phillips, Senior Government Incentives Consultant from InCorp Advisory, will join S3B to discuss the advantages of the R&D Tax Incentive and how you can apply it to your business. This webinar will cover: How the R&D tax incentive works The benefits of the R&D tax incentive Preparing documentation to support a claim Cash refund vs … Read more
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CMOS Design for Quantum Computing Applications
FREE- 28 November 2024 @ 11:00am
- Building 11, UTS Campus, Broadway Ultimo
Hosted by Dr Forest Zhu from UTS, visiting Professor Sudipto Chakraborty from IBM Watson Research Centre and Southern Methodist University will deliver an IEEE Distinguished Lecture on low power cryo-CMOS design for quantum computing applications. This talk will cover practical challenges for cryogenic CMOS designs for next generation quantum computing. Date: 28 November Time: 11am-12.30pm Location: Building … Read more
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Macquarie Park Semiconductor Summit
FREE- 13 November 2024 @ 09:00
- Arts Precinct, Macquarie University
The Semiconductor Summit will bring together leaders in industry, innovation and research around the economic opportunity for Australia in the global semiconductor supply and applications in the Macquarie Park innovation district. This event is hosted by Macquarie Park Innovation District and Macquarie University in partnership with S3B and CSIRO. Date: 13 November Time: 9am-12pm Location: Arts precinct, Macquarie University … Read more
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