2026 HBCU CHIPS Network Conference

Apr 1, 2026, 8:00 AM → Apr 2, 2026, 3:00 PM America/New_York

Ball Room (Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel)

George White (Georgia Institute of Technology), Taiesha Smith (Georgia Institute of Technology)

The 2026 HBCU CHIPS Network Conference brings together students, faculty, researchers, industry professionals, and federal partners to advance innovation and workforce development in the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.

Hosted by the HBCU CHIPS Network—a coalition of more than 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities—the conference will: 

• Showcase cutting-edge microelectronics and semiconductor research at HBCUs
• Explore collaboration opportunities between HBCUs and the semiconductor industry
• Highlight pathways for workforce development and research funding

Participants will engage in panel discussions, technical sessions and poster presentations that strengthen national capacity and expand diversity in the semiconductor workforce.

Learn more about the Network and its initiatives at hbcuchips.org.

Students are encouraged to participate at the College Career Fair - March 31st, 2026

College Career Fair - Flyer

HBCU CHIPS Network

HBCU CHIPS Network Conference Flyer

Wed, April 1

8:00 AM → 9:00 AM Registration

9:00 AM → 9:30 AM Morning 1: Welcoming Remarks

Morning of the first day

9:30 AM → 10:00 AM Morning 1: State of the Network

Morning of the first day

10:00 AM → 11:00 AM Morning 1: Keynote Address

Morning of the first day

11:00 AM → 12:00 PM Morning 1: Panel Discussion

Morning of the first day

12:00 PM → 2:00 PM Lunch 1: Lunch / Student Award Presentation

Lunch first day

2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Tabling 1: Tabling and Networking

Tabling and Networking day 1

3:00 PM → 4:30 PM Technical Session 1

Technical Session 1

3:00 PM → 4:30 PM Technical Session 2

Technical Session 2

3:00 PM → 4:30 PM Technical Session 3

Technical Session 3

3:00 PM → 4:30 PM Technical Session 4

Technical Session 4

5:00 PM → 6:00 PM Poster Session

Poster Session

6:00 PM → 8:00 PM Reception

Reception

Thu, April 2

8:30 AM → 9:30 AM Morning 2: Fireside Chat with Industry Leader

Morning second day

9:30 AM → 10:00 AM Coffee Break

10:00 AM → 12:00 PM Morning 3: Panel discussion

Morning second day

12:00 PM → 1:00 PM Lunch 2: Lunch

Lunch second day

1:00 PM → 2:00 PM Tabling 2: Tabling, Networking and Demonstrations

Tabling, Networking and Demonstrations

2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Closing: Closing Remarks

Closing remarks