Postponed: 1st IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Germany Industry & Research Forum

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This event has been postponed!

Theme: Solid-State Circuits for IoT & Edge AI

Sponsored by NXP Semiconductors Germany GmbH and IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society Germany Chapter

The IEEE SSCS Germany Industry & Research Forum is a one-day event promoting collaboration between academia, research, and industry. Outstanding academic contributions by recent alumni are awarded. The program also features poster and live-demo sessions, a keynote speech, and a distinguished lecture.

Registration

Attendance is free of charge for participants and prospective presenters. Register here by 02.11.2025. Accepted presenters will be notified by 02.11.2025. 

Program Description

1. Academic Excellence Award (AEA)
    
   The objective of the AEA is to acknowledge outstanding academic achievements in B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. dissertations that are pertinent to both current and future industrial applications. Twelve candidates will be shortlisted − four from each academic level − and invited to present their research to a panel of judges. The top candidate from each tier will receive a cash award of €450 provided by the industry partner, NXP Semiconductors.
   
   
2. Poster Session
    
   In a lively environment, emerging researchers and industry professionals can network, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities. Prospective presenters showcase their scientific achievements and innovation in a poster format. A limited number of live demos can also be presented.
   
   
3.  Industry Keynote
    
   Reliability in Semiconductor Chips, Kurt Neugebauer, NXP Semiconductors.
   
   
4. Distinguished Lecture
   
   Smart Sensors in Standard CMOS, Prof. Kofi Makinwa, TU Delft.
   
   

Call for Submissions

You are invited to submit: 

1. Nomination for Academic Excellence Award 
   
   For alumni within the current academic year, submit a two-page brief containing:
    
   ● Description of scientific work and major results. 
   ● Evidence of relevance to existing or potential industry applications of IoT and Edge AI. 
   ● Comprehensive state-of-the-art comparison from an application standpoint. 
   ● Supporting materials like images, and visuals.
    
   Nominations are accepted for individuals who are alumni of BSc, MSc, and PhD programs, and must be endorsed by a letter from the supervising professor, confirming an academic grade of 1.7 or better. Accepted nominees for the AEA have the opportunity to present their work through a poster. 
   
   Submission Deadline: 20.10.2025 using this LINK.
   
   
2. Poster and Live Demo
   
   For posters, submit a preliminary PDF file with your poster following this template, highlighting your research achievements and innovations in the field of IoT and Edge AI applications. For live demonstrations, submit a two-page brief describing the planned demo and any needed setup/equipment. A URL for the demo is highly recommended.
   
   Submission Deadline: 20.10.2025 using this LINK. 

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• Munich, Bayern
• Germany 81829
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8:30 – 9:00 Registration
9:00 – 9:15 Opening
9:15 – 10:00 IEEE SSCS & IEEE CAS in Germany
10:00 – 10:45 Industry Keynote: "Reliability in Semiconductor Chips, Kurt Neugebauer", NXP Semiconductors
10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 13:00 Academic Excellence Award
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Poster Session
15:30 – 17:00 Distinguished Lecture: "Smart Sensors in Standard CMOS", Prof. Kofi Makinwa, TU Delft
17:00 – 17:30 Closing
17:30 – 18:00 NXP Showroom tour (Non-students)