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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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Semiconductors and AI: Exploring Data Centres
FREE- 24 September 2026 @ 09:30
- Cicada Innovations
Join us for this morning session looking at semiconductors and data centres with David Reilly from Emergence Quantum. We are excited to announce that Emergence Quantum will be joining us at our upcoming Semiconductors & AI event on 24 September! AI is driving unprecedented demand for computing power and as we step into an exciting … Read more
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VTT Webinar: Opportunities for Australian Microelectronic and Quantum ecosystem
FREE- 17 September 2026 @ 15:00
- Webinar
Opportunities for Australia’s Semiconductor and Quantum Ecosystem What: Cooperating with Australian microelectronic and quantum ecosystem. How VTT can help you to accelerate your R&D? Where: MS Office Teams When: 17 September 2026 @ 08:00 (8 a.m.) Finland time (EEST) @ 13.00 (1 p.m.) Singapore time (SGT) @ 15:00 (3 p.m.) Sydney time (AEST) As quantum technologies mature, … Read more
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Semi Down Under 2026
FREE- 16 September 2026 @ 17:00
- Morse Micro, Surry Hills
Semi Down Under is the premier networking event uniting Australia’s semiconductor community to connect, share, and celebrate innovation. Welcome to Semi Down Under 2026! S3B is partnering with Morse Micro to bring back Semi Down Under on 16th September 2026. Now in its seventh year, and S3B’s fourth year partnering, the event has become a … Read more
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Physics in the Pub
FREE- 25 August 2026 @ 19:00
- The Abercrombie Hotel, 100 Broadway, Sydney 2000.
Quantum games, Ringed Planets and Limericks: Physics in the Pub Are there planets in other solar systems as beautiful as Saturn? What’s the deal with quantum computing? And why does physics drive scientists to poetry? These are the burning issues that local physicists will be discussing at the Abercrombie Hotel on August 25th. Come along … Read more
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Semiconductors and AI: Exploring IC Design for AI
FREE- 28 July 2026 @ 09:30
- Cicada Innovations
This event will explore semiconductors and IC Design for AI. As AI models become larger, faster and more capable, one question becomes increasingly important – What hardware is making all of this possible? Advances in chip architecture, specialised AI accelerators, GPU design, memory technologies and semiconductor manufacturing are fundamentally shaping what’s possible in artificial intelligence. … Read more
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National Semiconductor Roadmap: Discussion Paper Consultation & Q&A Webinars
FREE- 13 July 2026 @ 09:30
- Online
A series of national webinars will be held during the consultation period to provide an overview of the Discussion Paper, support a shared understanding of the sector, and enable stakeholders to ask questions and engage in discussion. Please register below for the upcoming webinars: Monday 13th July, 11:00 – 12:00: Click here to register Monday 20th July 11:00 … 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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Discover VTT: Capabilities & Collaboration
FREE- 30 March 2026 @ 16:00
- Webinar
Opportunities for Australia’s Semiconductor and Quantum Ecosystem We’re excited to announce an upcoming joint webinar with VTT Finland: Discover VTT: Capabilities & Collaboration, exploring opportunities for Australia’s semiconductor and quantum ecosystem. VTT is one of Europe’s leading Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), playing a central role in Finland’s globally top-ranked quantum ecosystem. This webinar is … Read more
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Careers in Semiconductor Design 2026
FREE- 26 March 2026 @ 17:00
- Cicada Innovations Atrium
Student event to connect with industry and explore career opportunities in chip design. Join us for an exclusive evening exploring Chip Design Careers! Integrated circuits (chips) are the foundation of all advanced technologies, powering everything from AI to aerospace. The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) invites you to an exciting evening with industry professionals to: Explore career … 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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