Three-day multi-track conference on the convergence of quantum computing and AI, with 80+ speakers, mentoring sessions and a one-day post-quantum cryptography track on October 26.
Who it's for
Researchers, engineers, founders, corporate executives, investors and policy makers working on quantum and AI
·Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
Technical conference and exhibition on electronics manufacturing, with sessions across six tracks including advanced packaging, automation and AI, reliability and testing, and sustainability.
Who it's for
Electronics manufacturing engineers and professionals
Approx. size
Not published
Organizer
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
Year started
Unknown
Price
Full pass
Current price: Conference Package (Oct 26-29): $1,250
Expo pass
Current price: Exhibition-only pass: Free
Conference Bundle (Oct 25-29, with 3 professional development courses) is $1,575 non-member. 10% early registration discount before Sept 18, 2026.
Annual gathering for the electronics recycling, repair and IT asset disposition industry, with sessions, an exhibit hall, networking receptions and industry awards.
Who it's for
Electronics recyclers, refurbishers, ITAD providers, manufacturers and others in the electronics end-of-life sector
Workshop on wide bandgap power devices and applications, with technical sessions, tutorials, keynotes, panels and an exhibition, plus an optional tour of GaN facilities.
Who it's for
Device scientists, circuit designers and application engineers
Technical conference on power system protection, covering inverter-based resources, wildfire mitigation, digital secondary systems and traveling waves, with a training track for newer engineers and an exhibit hall.
Who it's for
Power system protection engineers and managers, relay and switchgear manufacturers, utility managers, relay technicians and consulting engineers
Approx. size
500+ attendees
Organizer
WPRC planning committee
Year started
Unknown
Price
Full pass
Current price: On-site attendee: $1,100
On-site rate; online registration closed Oct 8, 2026.
ASME's flagship conference on electronic and photonic packaging, covering research and industry work on packaging and thermal management of electronics.
Who it's for
Industry engineers, academic researchers, national labs and start-ups working on electronic and photonic packaging
Expo and conference on software-defined vehicles, autonomous and assisted driving, in-vehicle computing, connectivity and vehicle cybersecurity, part of Vehicle Tech Week North America. Formerly Autonomous Vehicle Tech Expo.
Who it's for
OEM and Tier supplier engineers, technology providers and startups working on intelligent vehicle systems
Annual IEEE conference on hardware security, physical inspection and supply chain assurance of electronics, with papers, a competition and sponsor tables.
Who it's for
Researchers and practitioners in hardware security and electronics inspection from academia, industry and government
Approx. size
Not published
Organizer
IEEE PAINE organizing committee (University of Florida general chair)
Year started
Unknown
Price
Full pass
Expired: Registration on or before Sept 15: $995 until Sep 15, 2026
Current price: Registration on or after Sept 16: $1,095
·Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
A Midwest trade show focused on assembly technology, automation, fastening and joining, held alongside The Quality Show and the SMTA International show floor for electronics manufacturing.
Who it's for
Manufacturing and assembly engineers, quality professionals and plant managers
Approx. size
Not published
Organizer
BNP Media (ASSEMBLY magazine)
Year started
Unknown
Price
Full pass
Expired: Super early bird: $195 until Sep 11, 2026
Expired: Early bird: $245 until Oct 2, 2026
Current price: Standard: $295
Expo pass
Expired: Super early bird: Free until Sep 11, 2026
Co-located exhibition and conference on electronics recycling and the circular economy, held alongside the Critical Minerals and Battery Recycling expos. Entry is free.
Who it's for
Electronics recyclers, e-waste processors, equipment suppliers and sustainability professionals
Two-day NXP training event with technical sessions, hands-on workshops and a technology lab on automotive and embedded systems and software-defined vehicles.
Who it's for
Automotive and embedded systems engineers and developers
Two-day regional training and networking conference for avionics maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators, with an exhibit hall.
Who it's for
Avionics technicians, approved maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators
·Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Annual forum for the wire, cable and connectivity industry with a technical symposium of new papers, a supplier exhibition, keynote, panels and professional development courses; the 75th edition.
Who it's for
Engineers, material suppliers and manufacturers in the wire, cable and connectivity industry
·DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, San Diego, CA
Annual technical forum for the space and radiation-hardened electronics community, with government presentations on requirements plus industry and academic talks. Attendance is limited to US citizens.
Who it's for
Engineers and program managers in space and radiation-hardened electronics, government, industry and academia
Approx. size
Not published
Organizer
Milanowski & Associates
Year started
Unknown
Price
Full pass
Current price: Attendee full technical registration: $585
US citizenship proof required at check-in; no one-day rates.
·Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort, Honolulu, HI
Annual scientific and engineering meeting on magnetism and magnetic materials, with oral and poster sessions, invited symposia, a tutorial and special sessions.
Who it's for
Researchers and engineers in magnetism, magnetic materials and magnetic devices from academia and industry
Approx. size
Not published
Organizer
AIP Publishing and IEEE Magnetics Society
Year started
Unknown
Price
Full pass
Expired: Early bird: $890 until Oct 9, 2026
Current price: Standard: $1,190
Page does not label member vs non-member rates; shows regular attendee rates.
One-day Georgia Tech event on microelectronics research with a memorial lectureship, talks on devices, packaging and materials, a poster session and a reception.
Who it's for
Microelectronics researchers, students, industry partners and collaborators
Two-day regional training and networking conference for avionics maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators, with an exhibit hall.
Who it's for
Avionics technicians, approved maintenance organizations, manufacturers, regulators and educators
·UMBC Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building, Baltimore, MD
Third annual one-day colloquium themed Creativity in an Era of AI, with four tracks spanning AI in biomedicine, AI software systems, AI meeting physical systems such as semiconductors and photonics, and AI and the future of work.
Who it's for
Engineers and technical professionals interested in AI applications
Approx. size
Not published
Organizer
IEEE Baltimore Section
Year started
Unknown
Price
Full pass
Current price: Non-member professional: $220
Non-member professional rate is flat; member and student rates are lower.