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Save the Date for the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit

You’re invited to the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit! From February 23rd – 25th, 2026, the Florida Semiconductor Institute is hosting the fourth annual Florida Semiconductor Summit at the Rosen Shingle Creek. This year’s summit theme is “Semiconductor Manufacturing in Florida: Power. Progress. Possibilities.” This summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge advancements, and delve into the evolving role of semiconductors in aerospace and defense in the state of Florida.

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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.
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University of Florida Partners with Dassault Systèmes to Advance Virtual Twin Technologies for the Semiconductor Industry

Monday October 27, 2025

The University of Florida (UF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dassault Systèmes to launch a collaboration that will accelerate innovation in the semiconductor industry through the use of virtual twin technologies and advanced virtual modeling platforms.
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FSS 2026 Location Information

Wednesday October 22, 2025

The 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit will be hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
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Chip Chats

Tuesday October 7, 2025

Welcome to Chip Chats, a signature feature of the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit designed to highlight and elevate Florida-based or Florida-bound semiconductor startups. This interactive panel offers a unique platform for emerging companies to share their story, showcase their innovation, and inspire the broader ecosystem.
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FSI Unites Campus and Community with First-Ever ‘STEM on the Lawn’ Event

Tuesday October 7, 2025

Hosted by the UF | Florida Semiconductor Institute, the first annual STEM on the Lawn event brought together more than 900 students, families, educators, and community members on Saturday, September 27 at the Reitz Union Lawn for a day of hands-on learning, discovery, and STEM-focused fun.
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2025 FSI Industry Mixer Recap

Tuesday October 7, 2025

Last week, we hosted the second annual UF | Florida Semiconductor Institute Industry Mixer in Malachowsky Hall providing students interested in semiconductor careers the opportunity to connect with some of the leading companies in the industry.

Exhibit at FSI’s Semiconductor Education Day

Friday October 3, 2025

We invite engineering resource providers and STEM education partners to join us as exhibitors at the FSI Semiconductor Education Day for K–20 Educators. This one-day event brings together educators, administrators, and guidance counselors from across Florida to explore how semiconductors and STEM career pathways can be integrated into the classroom.  As an exhibitor, you’ll have […]
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Taste of Tech Seminar: Metaconductors for Next Generation Electronics and Advanced Packaging | Advanced Packaging with Northrop Grumman + Meet and Greet Networking Hour

Thursday October 2, 2025

Register today to reserve your spot for this engaging seminar!
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Innovation Pitch Competition

Thursday October 2, 2025

The Student Innovation Pitch Competition at the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit gives student innovators the chance to present their semiconductor-related projects (research or business ideas) to industry leaders, academic partners, and investors across the state.
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Please Join Us In Welcoming Kayla Masood to the Team!

Thursday October 2, 2025

We’re excited to welcome Kayla as our new Event Assistant! Kayla brings solid experience in event planning and a real passion for creating great guest experiences, making her a great fit for our team. She will play a key part in supporting our events and engagement efforts.
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Exhibit at the 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit

Thursday September 18, 2025

The 2026 Florida Semiconductor Summit Exposition Hall is your gateway to connect directly with leaders shaping the future of semiconductor manufacturing in Florida and beyond.
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FSI Welcomes Ben Larry to the Team

Monday September 15, 2025

We’re excited to welcome Ben Larry as FSI’s Assistant Director of Workforce Integration. In this role, Ben will focus on the “last mile” of the educational training process, ensuring that students and trainees are not only ready for the semiconductor workforce but also successfully placed in industry roles. He brings extensive knowledge on what companies are looking for in hires, and a strong passion for training up the next generation. Ben will also play a key role in strengthening connections between industry and higher education institutions across Florida.
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Postponed: NNME Node Solicitation Preparation Meeting

Monday September 15, 2025

The Florida Semiconductor Institute is preparing to submit a proposal to lead the NNME Node for the Southeast region. As part of this effort, we aim to convene our Florida partners ahead of the solicitation deadline to highlight the strengths of Florida’s workforce development ecosystem and identify key gaps that this opportunity can help address.
We invite you, or a designated representative, to join us on the morning of October 2nd for a strategic discussion as we align our efforts to position Florida as a national leader in specialty electronics.
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FAMU Students Gain Hands-On Semiconductor Training at UF’s Nanoscale Research Facility

Wednesday September 10, 2025

Last month, a group of seven Florida A&M University (FAMU) students, four from the Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) program and three from Electrical Engineering (EE), attended a transformative two-day Semiconductor Workshop at the University of Florida’s Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF). Led by Dr. Jack Judy, Professor and Director of the Nanoscience Institute for Medical and Engineering Technologies (NIMET).
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Taste of Tech Seminar: X-ray Tomography and Laminography: Unlocking 3D Insights for Advanced Inspection | The Economics of Trade, Free Trade vs. Industrial Policies

Wednesday September 10, 2025

Thank you to our semester sponsor, Rohde & Schwarz, USA! Thanks to their generous support, this series will continue to bring together industry leaders, innovators, and tech enthusiasts for an unmatched experience exploring the latest trends and breakthroughs in the semiconductor industry.
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