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The High-speed Communications and Systems Design Industry is Here. Come On In.
#DesignCon
- Located in the heart of Silicon Valley
- Free education in the Chiphead Theater
- Expo hall filled with the latest technologies
- Keynotes by leading innovators
Networking & Discovery on the Expo Floor
With leading suppliers on the expo floor, the latest in high-speed design tools, technologies, and developments will be on display at the DesignCon expo. DesignCon remains the place for chip, board, and systems design engineers to source, network, and stay ahead of industry change. In one lap of the floor, discover breakthrough solutions, free activities, networking events, educational sessions, and more.
Chiphead Theater
All paths lead to Chiphead Theater. Stop by for free presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and expert-led panels.
Access to Leading Suppliers
From industry giants to next-gen startups, access top suppliers across electronic design including Amphenol, Cadence Design Systems, Keysight Technologies, Luxshare-ICT, and Molex.
Product Showcase
See live, interactive demos at exhibitor booths as suppliers give you a first-hand look at their latest products and features.
Booth Bar Crawl
Wind down at daily meet-and-greets around the expo floor. Come for the bites and beverages, stay for the conversation and the new business relationships.
Awards Ceremonies
Celebrate the Engineer of the Year and Best Paper Awards nominees and winners. Nominations are based on leadership in semiconductor and electronics design, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking.
Keynote Presentations
From power electronics and 5G to impactful innovations for the next generation of products, each day offers a powerful keynote presentation to keep you inspired.
We're presenting two prestigious awards just before the keynotes. The 2025 Best Paper Awards will be presented on Wednesday, and the 2026 Engineer of the Year Award will be presented on Thursday.
Best Paper Awards
Each year we recognize outstanding contributions to DesignCon's educational program, acknowledging leading practitioners in semiconductor and electronics design. Learn More »
Engineer of the Year Award
This coveted award is presented to an engineer who has demonstrated excellence in chip, board, or systems leadership, creativity, and design, with particular attention to signal and power integrity. Learn More »
Exhibit at DesignCon
The chip, board, and systems design community rely on DesignCon for the latest technologies and other industry developments. It's the nation's largest meeting of board designers and the only event to address design engineers' chip, system, and package challenges.
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