ITF World 2026

ITF World 2026 is the flagship Imec Technology Forum conference. A global gathering that brings together innovators, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and investors from across the Semiconductor, AI, and deep-tech ecosystems. Expect a rich blend of keynotes, deep-tech talks, demonstrations, and networking, all aimed at widening the innovation frontier and tackling the most pressing challenges in AI-driven systems and semiconductor scalability.

This year’s theme, “Strategic paths to an AI-Defined Future”, focuses on how collaboration across technology, hardware, software, and startups will power the next era of innovation.

• Date: 19-20 May 2026
• Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Achieving this vision demands:

• Cost and energy-efficient hardware capable of handling increasingly diverse and demanding AI workload
• Angstrom-level semiconductor scaling to push beyond current limits
• Advanced electrical and optical interconnects to support system-level performance
• A vibrant deep-tech start-up ecosystem forging innovation paths
• Accessible advanced prototyping and manufacturing capabilities to bring breakthrough applications to market.

This makes ITF World the ideal place to gain a clear view of where the industry is heading.

What to Expect

Hear from top voices shaping the industry with insights into emerging technologies, strategic research directions, and practical pathways to future innovation. Confirmed keynotes include:

• Patrick Vandenameele – EVP & CEO-Elect, a leading voice on how deep-tech systems and hardware innovation will enable future AI applications
• Christophe Fouquet – President & CEO of ASML, a leading lithography supplier to the semiconductor industry.
• Rani Borkar – President of Azure Hardware Systems and Infrastructure at Microsoft.

See innovation in Action

Beyond thought leadership and strategy, ITF World showcases the technologies redefining what’s possible. Explore live demonstrations of cutting-edge semiconductor innovations, many making their public debut, and discover how they are shaping the next generation of AI applications.

Sponsorship & Participation

Organisations interested in increasing their visibility and impact in the deep-tech ecosystem can explore sponsorship opportunities at the platinum, gold, and silver levels.

Secure your ticket and be a part of a collaboration shaping tomorrow’s AI-riven world.