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The 2026 DAC, Chips to Systems Conference Brings New Energy, New Innovators and Agentic AI to the Chips to Systems Community

DAC, Chips to Systems Conference Announces Executive Committee for the 2026 Conference and Exhibition

The 2026 DAC, Chips to Systems Conference, Comes to Long Beach for the First Time with Record Growth as AI Reshapes Chip and System Design

Advance Registration Now Open thru June 26, 2026

Shape the Future of Electronics Design at DAC 2026 in Long Beach, CA

AI Reshapes the Future at DAC 2025: A Breakthrough Year for Innovation

Silicon Valley Welcomes DAC: San Jose Chosen as the Location for 2027, 2028 Conferences

DAC, the Chips to Systems Conference and the leading global event for chip design, is delighted to announce that its 64th and 65th editions will be held in San Jose at the San Jose Convention Center. DAC 2027 is…

Marilyn Wolf Receives Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Achievement Award

DAC, The Chips and Systems Conference proudly announces Marilyn Wolf, Elmer E. Koch Professor of Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, as the recipient of the 2025 Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic…

Poster Gladiator Battle Returns to DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference

Sharpen your wits and take your seats (and bring a toga if you’d like): The annual Poster Gladiator competition is back at DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference, and it’s bringing the energy, intensity, and fun the…

The 62nd DAC, Chips to Systems Conference Unveils Technical Program and Keynote Lineup for 2025

DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference (DAC) returns to the Moscone Center in San Francisco from June 22–26, 2025, marking its 62nd year as the premier event for the design and automation of electronic circuits and system…

Impact the Future of Electronics: Contribute to the 62nd DAC, Chips to Systems Conference

The call for contributions is now open for the 62nd DAC, Chips to Systems Conference taking place at Moscone West Center in San Francisco, CA, from June 22-25, 2025. This premier conference offers a unique platform to…

62nd DAC, Chips to Systems Conference Reveals Executive Committee for the 2025 Conference and Exhibition

San Francisco, CA. – August 26, 2024 – DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference, the global event dedicated to electronic design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, is thrilled to announce its…

2024 DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference: A Record-Breaking Year for Innovation and Participation

San Francisco, CA. – July 31, 2024 – DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference, the industry's premier event dedicated to the design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, continues its upward trajectory…

The 61st DAC Chips to Systems Conference Best Paper Awards

The 61st DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference, and its sponsors – the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – are pleased to announce the Best Paper…

Five Exceptional Innovators Awarded the Design Automation, Chips to Systems Conference Under-40 Innovators Award

The collective success of the electronics industry has been built on a foundation of individual achievements, much of this is recognized at the annual DAC, Chips to Systems Conference, the largest electronic design…

Sashi Obilisetty Receives Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award

Sashi Obilisetty, Executive Director of R&D in the EDA Group at Synopsys, has been selected to receive the 2024 Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Award, a prestigious annual honor that recognizes individuals…

Annual Poster Gladiator Battle Returns to DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference

DAC, The Chips to Systems Conference, celebrating 61 years as the largest event focused on research and technology for the design and the design automation of electronic chips to systems, is pleased to announce the 2024…

The 61st DAC Annual I LOVE DAC Campaign Opens

Agnisys and Keysight are sponsoring the 16th annual complimentary three-day exhibit pass to the 61st DAC, newly christened as The Chips to Systems Conference. While DAC maintains its focus on electronic design…

Nominations Are Now Open for the 61st Design Automation Conference Awards

For more than 60 years, the future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems has been found at the Design Automation Conference (DAC). This year will be no different. DAC is now accepting…

Help Shape Tomorrow’s Electronics: Contribute to the 61st Design Automation Conference

Since the Design Automation Conference (DAC) was founded 61 years ago, the world has evolved from specialized, building-sized computers to digital devices in countless form factors that power every aspect of our lives.…

61st Design Automation Conference Reveals Executive Committee for the 2024 Conference and Exhibition

The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the foremost event dedicated to electronic design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, is thrilled to announce its executive committee for the upcoming 61st…

Design Automation Conference Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation, as Attendance Soars Past Expectations

Design Automation Conference, the industry’s premier event dedicated to the design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, roared back from the two-year pandemic shadow to robust attendee engagement…

Dr. X. Sharon Hu Receives Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award

Dr. X. Sharon Hu, professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Notre Dame and past DAC 2018 General Chair, was selected to receive the 2023 Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic…

Annual Poster Gladiator Battle Returns to the 60th Design Automation Conference

The Design Automation Conference (DAC), celebrating 60 years as the longest-running and largest event focused on research and technology for the design and the design automation of electronic chips to systems. The…

The Design Automation Conference Announces the Technical Program with Prominent Invited Speakers to Celebrate 60 Years Influencing Innovation

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) celebrates 60 years with an all-star line-up of Keynotes, Visionaries, SKYTalks and TechTalks. Founded in 1964, DAC is the longest-running and largest event focused on research and…

The Annual I LOVE DAC Campaign Opens for the 60th Design Automation Conference

Empyrean Technology, Keysight and Truechip are sponsoring the 15th annual complimentary three-day exhibit pass to the 60th Design Automation Conference (DAC). DAC is the premier event devoted to the design and design…

The 60th Design Automation Conference to Showcase an AI Hardware Alley, Broadening the 2023 Exhibition Lineup

The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, will this year showcase a zone on the exhibition floor and speaking slots…

The 60th Design Automation Conference Opens Call for Nominations for the Prestigious Marie R. Pistilli Award

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized globally as the most important annual event to attend for electronic design and systems professionals. Over the past 60 years, DAC has encouraged and fostered…

Be Part of History in the Design Automation Conference’s Diamond Anniversary Year

In the 60 years since the Design Automation Conference (DAC) was founded, the world has evolved from highly specialized, building-sized computers to digital technologies that power every aspect of our lives in countless…

60th Design Automation Conference names Executive Committee for the 2023 Conference and Exhibition

The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the only event devoted to electronic design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, has named Jörg Henkel of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology as the 60th…

59th Design Automation Conference Closes the First Fully Live Conference in Two Years, Exceeding Attendance Expectations

Design Automation Conference, the industry’s premier event dedicated to the design and automation of electronic circuits and systems, reported a robust engagement from its engineering and academic audience as it hosted…

Michelle Clancy Receives Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award

Michelle Clancy, longtime president and CEO of Cayenne Global and marketing leader in the EDA sector, was selected as the 2022 recipient of the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Award, a prestigious annual…

Four Exceptional Innovators Selected to Receive the Design Automation Conference Under-40 Innovators Award

The collective success of the electronics industry has been built on a foundation of individual achievements, with each innovation standing on the shoulders of previous breakthroughs. Much of this has emerged at the…

Second Annual Poster Gladiator Battle Returns to the 59th Design Automation Conference

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) founded in 1964, is recognized as the longest-running and largest event focused on research and technology for the design and the design automation of electronic chips to systems.…

Quality Designer and IT Training at the 59th Design Automation Conference

The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier event devoted to the design and design automation of electronic chips to systems, has enhanced its educational training program for 2022. The popular Thursday is…

The 59th Design Automation Conference Returns with a Strong Technical Program and Expanded Training Sessions; Advance Registration Now Open

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) returns for its 59th year with an all-start line up of Keynotes, SKYTalks and TechTalks. Founded in 1964, DAC is the longest-running and largest event focused on research and…

59th Design Automation Conference Opens the Annual I LOVE DAC Campaign

Cliosoft, Empyrean Technology and Menta are sponsoring the 14th annual complimentary three-day pass to the 59th Design Automation Conference (DAC). DAC is the premier conference devoted to the design and automation of…

Nominations for the 59th Design Automation Conference Innovators Under-40 Award Now Open

For 59 years, the future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems and circuits has been found at the Design Automation Conference (DAC). This year will be no different. DAC is now accepting…

The 59th Design Automation Conference Opens Call for Nominations for Prestigious Marie R. Pistilli Award

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized globally as the most important annual event to attend for electronic design and systems professionals. Over the past 59 years, DAC has encouraged and fostered…

58th Design Automation Conference Announces Preliminary Attendance Numbers

Design Automation Conference, the industry’s premier event dedicated to the design of electronic circuits and systems, reported a robust engagement from its engineering and academic audience as it hosted its first live…

Renu Mehra Receives Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award

Renu Mehra, R&D group director for the Digital Design Group at Synopsys, was selected as the 2021 recipient of the Marie R. Pistilli Women in Electronic Design Award, a prestigious annual honor that recognizes…

Secure Your Place in History: Contribute to the 59th Design Automation Conference

The collective success of the electronics industry has been built on a foundation of individual achievements, with each innovation standing on the shoulders of previous breakthroughs. Much of this has emerged in the…

The I LOVE DAC Campaign Opens for the 58th Design Automation Conference

Cliosoft, Empyrean Technology and Menta are sponsoring the 13th annual free three-day pass to the 58th Design Automation Conference (DAC). For 13 years, the “I LOVE DAC” pass provides access to four keynotes, the DAC…

The 58th Design Automation Conference Advance Registration is Now Open for the December Gathering

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) returns for its 58th year with a stellar line up of Keynotes and SKYTalks. Founded in 1964, DAC is the longest-running and largest event focused on research and technology for the…

59th Design Automation Conference Names Executive Committee for the 2022 Conference and Exhibition

The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the only event devoted to electronic design and design automation of electronic circuits and systems, has named Rob Oshana, Vice President, Software Engineering, R&D, NXP Edge…

The 2021 RISC-V Summit to Co-Locate with the 58th Design Automation Conference (DAC) in San Francisco

RISC-V International and the Design Automation Conference (DAC) today announced the co-location of the 2021 RISC-V Summit with the 58th DAC at Moscone West in San Francisco in December 2021. Both events will feature…

The Design Automation Conference Offers Opportunities for Students to Engage in the Annual Event Focused on the Design and Automation of Electronic Circuits and Systems

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) has been dedicated for 58 years to fostering a vibrant, worldwide community of electronic design and systems professionals, as well as improving the diversity among attendees.…

Nominations for the 58th Design Automation Conference Innovators Under 40 Award Now Open

For 58 years, the future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems and circuits has been found at the Design Automation Conference (DAC). DAC is now accepting nominations for the Under-40…

The 58th Design Automation Conference Opens Call for Nominations for the Prestigious Marie R. Pistilli Award

The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is recognized globally as the annual place to be for electronic design and systems professionals. Over the past 58 years, DAC has encouraged and fostered diversity among the…

The 58th Design Automation Conference Has Been Rescheduled for December 2021

The premier event devoted to the design and automation of electronic chips to systems, has rescheduled its legendary global gatherings for the first time in more than 50 years. In anticipation of the easing of travel…

Influence Tomorrow's Innovation Today: Contribute to the 58th Design Automation Conference

The electronics industry is entering a new phase, as increasingly powerful and efficient compute drives AI and other new workloads and design teams stretch the limits of Moore’s Law. For 58 years, the Design Automation…

The 57th Design Automation Conference Best Paper Awards

Virtual event produces exceptional technical content and attracts thousands of attendees San Francisco, CA— August 10, 2020— The future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems and circuits can…

Soaring Attendance at the 57th Design Automation Conference, as Premier Event for the Electronic Design Ecosystem Gets Even Bigger

Virtual conference expands global reach with record attendance San Francisco, CA –– July 30, 2020 ––Total conference attendance at the 2020 Design Automation Conference (DAC), the industry’s premier event dedicated to…

The 57th Design Automation Conference Virtual Experience Filled with Deep Technology Insights and Innovation

Conference program offers the latest research and development in artificial intelligence, machine learning, security, electronic design and cloud-based design Louisville, CO —July 13, 2020— When the Design Automation…

Three Exceptional Innovators Selected to Receive the Design Automation Conference Under-40 Innovators Award

Engineers from industry to academia recognized for contributions to EDA Louisville, Colorado— July 8, 2020— The future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems and circuits can be found each…

Dr. Alessandra Nardi Receives Marie R. Pistilli Women in Engineering Achievement Award

Cadence Design Systems Software Engineering Group Director Honored for Outstanding Research and Development Contributions in EDA LOUISVILLE, CO. – June 30, 2020 –– Dr. Alessandra Nardi, software engineering group…

The 2020 Design Automation Conference Unveils Keynotes and SKYtalk Speakers

The Annual Event Focused on the Design and Automation of Electronic Circuits and Systems is Now Virtual; Registration is Open LOUISVILLE, CO – June 10, 2020 – The Design Automation Conference (DAC) returns for its 57th…

57th Design Automation Conference To Be a Virtual Experience for 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 6, 2020 – The 57th Design Automation Conference (DAC) executive committee, together with the conference sponsors the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical and…

The Design Automation Conference to Showcase an AI Hardware Pavilion, Broadening the 2020 Exhibition Lineup

The new Pavilion invites AI hardware innovators to exhibit at DAC in a turnkey solution package SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – February 13, 2020 –The Design Automation Conference (DAC), the premier conference devoted to the…

Nominations for the 57th Design Automation Conference Innovators Under 40 Award Now Open

Engineers from industry giants to academia to be recognized for contributions to EDA SAN FRANCISCO, CA— February 11, 2020— For 57 years, the future of innovation for the design and automation of electronic systems and…