DARPA, DOE & Industry Discuss What’s Next in Semiconductors

The future of semiconductors is being shaped now. Join the people helping determine where it goes next.
On September 21–22 at NC State University, DARPA, the Department of Energy, national laboratories, industry leaders, researchers, innovators and investors will come together for the Ultrawide Bandgap Market Identification Workshop.
This two-day workshop will explore where the broader semiconductor industry is headed, which real-world applications are emerging, where government and commercial demand is growing, and what ultrawide bandgap technologies could enable next.
When. September 21–22, 2026
Where. NC State University | Raleigh, North Carolina
Why attend?
- See emerging technologies and live demonstrations
- Hear directly from government, industry and research leaders
- Explore potential applications across energy, defense, aerospace, RF, photonics, power electronics and more
- Gain insight into emerging government and commercial demand
- Meet researchers, innovators, companies and investors working across the semiconductor ecosystem
- Help inform where UWBG technologies may have the greatest market impact
Whether you are developing semiconductor technologies, researching new applications, building a company, investing in the sector or looking for emerging capabilities, this is an opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping what comes next.


