HBCU CHIPS 2026 Conference – Building the Future U.S. Semiconductor Workforce

Join the premier gathering of HBCU talent and industry leaders at the 2026 HBCU CHIPS Network National Conference, the nation’s leading event for advancing diversity, equity, and innovation in the U.S. semiconductor and microelectronics ecosystem. This high-impact conference unites top HBCU students, faculty, researchers, Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and national labs to drive cutting-edge research, workforce development, and strategic partnerships in semiconductors, quantum computing, and advanced packaging.

Attendees will experience dynamic keynote sessions, hands-on technical workshops, student poster competitions, recruiting fairs with top semiconductor employers, and exclusive networking opportunities with CHIPS Act program officers and industry executives. Whether you’re an HBCU undergraduate exploring microelectronics careers, a faculty member seeking research funding, or an industry partner recruiting diverse talent, this conference is your gateway to the booming U.S. semiconductor industry projected to add over 115,000 jobs by 2030.