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2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit Program Book

Monday February 16, 2026

The official 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit Program Book is now available! This year’s program highlights the leaders and organizations driving innovation in semiconductor design, advanced manufacturing, workforce development, and supply chain resilience across Florida and beyond.

We look forward to connecting with you at the Summit, be sure to explore the program and plan your day!

FSI and USF Bring Together Educators to Advance STEM and Semiconductor Workforce Development

Tuesday February 10, 2026

2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit Poster Presentation Form

Friday February 6, 2026

UF Innovate Launches Spring 2026 NSF I‑Corps Semiconductor Regional Course

Thursday January 29, 2026

Today, UF Innovate officially kicks off its Spring 2026 NSF I‑Corps Semiconductor Regional Course. This program brings together researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs from across Florida who are exploring the commercial potential of semiconductor-related technologies.

2025 Impact Report

Wednesday January 28, 2026

From expanding statewide research and workforce development to driving high-impact industry partnerships and creating pathways to high-wage jobs, the 2025 Florida Semiconductor Institute Impact Report highlights how FSI and partners are strengthening innovation, education, and economic growth across Florida’s semiconductor ecosystem.

Taste of Tech Seminar: Leveraging Test to Improve RF Component Design Time to Market | Community Situated Edge Intelligence Systems for Human-Centered Decision Making

Wednesday January 28, 2026

Register today to reserve your spot for this engaging seminar!

Taste of Tech Seminar: Energy-efficiency and Performance Innovation of Semiconductor Chips: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Perspectives | A Call for Collaboration: Organic Materials in Semiconductor Devices and Manufacturing

Wednesday January 7, 2026

Register today to reserve your spot for this engaging seminar!

2026 Chip in Florida: K-12 Semiconductor Education Challenge

Tuesday January 6, 2026

The Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI) invites teachers and students across the state to participate in the 2026 Chip in Florida: K–12 Semiconductor Education Challenge – a statewide STEM initiative designed to integrate semiconductor learning into classrooms while building early awareness of high-demand career pathways.

2025 Workforce Development Highlights: How Florida Is Preparing for the Tech Jobs of Tomorrow 

Tuesday December 16, 2025

FSS 2026 Social Media Kit

Friday November 21, 2025

Share your involvement in the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit (FSS)!
Download official event graphics to announce your participation and help spread the word. Each section includes pre-sized graphics and suggested captions to make posting easy and professional.

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Friday November 14, 2025

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2025 FSI Semiconductor Education Day

Friday November 14, 2025

Last week, we hosted the second annual Semiconductor Education Day, a one-day event providing educators from across Florida with hands-on experiences in UF semiconductor labs, interactive sessions on integrating semiconductor concepts into K-20 curricula, inspiring talks on building educational partnerships, and much more.

Taste of Tech Seminar: Global Engineering Pathways: Study Abroad and Experiential Learning at UF | Solid-State Spin Qubits for Magnetic Field Sensing

Thursday November 13, 2025

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Taste of Tech Seminar: Strategic Considerations for Florida and Semiconductors | IGNITE – Innovation Gator Network

Monday November 3, 2025

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Florida engineers test photonic AI chips in space

Monday October 27, 2025

In a groundbreaking milestone for space-enabled semiconductor research, the University of Florida, in collaboration with NASA, MIT, Vanguard Automation, AIM Photonics and Germany’s Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute, launched a suite of photonic AI chips to the International Space Station aboard JAXA’s HTV-XI spacecraft this weekend.