Overview:

The Emerging Talent Showcase provides a platform for students and early-career professionals to present innovative semiconductor projects and research. It highlights undergraduate design projects, thesis work, and early-stage industrial innovations, creating direct exposure to industry leaders.

Topics of Interest we welcome tutorials in (but not limited to):

• RISC-V Architecture & Extensions
• RTL Design & Microarchitecture
• Functional Verification (UVM, Formal, Coverage)
• Physical Design & Backend Flow
• EDA Tools & Automation
• FPGA Prototyping
• AI Accelerators & Edge AI Hardware
• Embedded AI
• Chiplet & Advanced Packaging
• Semiconductor Testing & DFT
• Low-Power Design Techniques
• Analog & Mixed Signal Design
• Hardware Security
• Semiconductor Startup Case Studies
• Talent Development & Semiconductor Education

Format:

Selected participants will present their work in the form of poster presentations in an interactive showcase setting designed for engagement and feedback.

The session promotes:

• Technical discussion
• Mentorship and feedback
• Career visibility

Submission Guidelines:

• Participants are invited to submit a one-page extended abstract outlining their technical idea, implementation approach, and relevance.
• Final-year projects, thesis research, and early-stage industrial work are encouraged.
• Submission Deadline: February 27th, 2026 

Why Participate?

• Demonstrate your technical excellence on Pakistan’s premier semiconductor stage.
• Gain visibility among senior industry leaders and decision-makers.
• Engage in high-value technical dialogue and mentorship.