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POEMS Semiconductor Spring School 2026

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University of Aveiro, Portugal

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6-10 April, 2026

Join us for the yearly POEMS Semiconductor Spring School, an introductory week designed for advanced bachelor and early master students eager to explore the frontiers of microelectronics and semiconductors. Over five days, participants will dive into the main POEMS areas: Design, Advanced Packaging, and Emerging Technologies.

Through lectures, demonstrations, and talks by leading researchers and industry experts, students will gain insight into the state-of-the-art, current industrial challenges, and emerging international trends. With a dynamic, flexible format and interactive feedback sessions, the Semiconductor Spring School offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn from experts, and discover the possibilities within the field.

Topics of the 2026 edition

Open-Source HW and EDA | Design for AI, AI for Design | Advanced Packaging, Fan-out technologies | Amkor overview | Industrial practices and real applications | Advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration (APECS Pilot Line) | PICAdvanced photonics | Quantum Communications | Transparent electronics | Optical sensing | ...

Programme

Day 1 | Friday , 6 April

  • 16:00|

    Register & Welcome

Day 2 | Tuesday, 7 April

  • 09:00|

    Initial session | Introduction to POEMS

  • 10:30|

    Coffee-break

  • 11:00|

    TBD

  • 12:30|

    Lunch

  • 14:00|

    TBD

  • 15:30|

    Coffee-break

  • 16:00|

    TBD

  • 18:00|

    Team building

Day 3 | Wednesday, 8 April

  • 09:00|

    TBD

  • 10:30|

    Coffee-break

  • 11:00|

    TBD

  • 12:30|

    Lunch

  • 14:00|

    TBD

  • 15:30|

    Coffee-break

  • 16:00|

    TBD

  • 20:00|

    Dinner

Day 4 | Thursday, 9 April

  • 09:00|

    TBD

  • 10:30|

    Coffee-break

  • 11:00|

    TBD

  • 12:30|

    Lunch

  • 14:00|

    TBD

  • 15:30|

    Coffee-break

  • 16:00|

    TBD

Day 5 | Friday, 10 April

  • 09:00|

    TBD

  • 11:00|

    General Assembly & Brainstorming

  • 12:30|

    Lunch

Social Activities

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    Welcome reception and networking session;

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    Technical quiz competitions;

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    Sports activities - Football, volleyball, table tennis;

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    Guided tour of Porto's historic center;

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    Group dinner featuring traditional Portuguese cuisine.

    • Speakers

    André Cardoso

    André Cardoso

    INL
    Andreas Gerstlauer

    Andreas Gerstlauer

    UT Austin
    António Teixeira

    António Teixeira

    PICadvanced
    Armando Pinto

    Armando Pinto

    Universidade de Aveiro
    Manuel Oliveira

    Manuel Oliveira

    Axelera AI
    Markus Schmidt

    Markus Schmidt

    Leibniz-IPHT
    Nuno Lourenço

    Nuno Lourenço

    CircuitLeap
    Rodrigo Martins

    Rodrigo Martins

    CENIMAT|i3N
    Stefan Wallentowitz

    Stefan Wallentowitz

    Munich University of Applied Sciences

    Discover Aveiro

    Explore the beautiful city of Aveiro, known as the "Venice of Portugal". With its compact urban layout and easy access to nature and the coast, Aveiro offers a setting that is both convenient and engaging, perfect for the POEMS Semiconductor Spring School.

    Moliceiro boats craftsmanship crossing the city’s canals
    Art Nouveau architecture framing Aveiro’s city centre
    City Park as a green refuge woven into everyday life
    Salt pans capturing the quiet rhythm of Aveiro’s coastal plain
    Atlantic beaches stretching along Costa Nova and Barra

    Applications

    This introductory workshop is designed for students entering their final year of undergraduate studies who are considering pursuing advanced degrees in semiconductor-related fields. Students from all STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) enrolled at universities within the EU or associated countries are welcome to apply.

    Proficiency in English is essential as all sessions will be conducted in English.

    Selection will be based on the applicant's academic record, motivation letter, recommendation letters (up to three), and transcripts. We are committed to ensuring diversity in terms of gender, geographical representation, and academic backgrounds.

    Resources

    No specific prerequisites are required beyond being a STEM student.

    However, participants who are new to semiconductor concepts may benefit from reviewing the proposed materials.

    Manufacturing and Fabrication

    🎥 How chips are made

    🎥 Virtual Factory Tour

    Industry Applications

    Explore case studies of semiconductor applications in various industries.

    Practical Information

    Chip Design

    Getting to Aveiro

    Aveiro is easily accessible via Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) in Porto or Lisbon Airport (LIS). The University of Aveiro campus can be reached by train or bus from both cities. 

    Chip Design

    Accommodation & Meals

    Accommodation and all meals during the workshop will be provided free of charge to selected participants. Dietary requirements will be accommodated upon request.

    Travel Information

    The nearest international airport is **Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)** in Porto. From OPO, you have several options to reach Aveiro:

    • Metro + Train: Take the Metro (Line E - Purple) from the airport to Campanhã train station. From Campanhã, take a direct train to Aveiro (Intercidades or Urbanos). The journey takes approximately 1 hour by train.
    • Shuttle Bus + Train: Several shuttle services operate from OPO to Campanhã train station.
    • Taxi/Ride-sharing: Taxis and ride-sharing services (Uber, Bolt) are available from the airport directly to Aveiro, but this will be the most expensive option.

    Aveiro is well-connected by train. The main train station in Aveiro is centrally located. You can reach Aveiro directly from major Portuguese cities like Porto (Campanhã station) and Lisbon (Oriente or Santa Apolónia stations).

    • From Porto: Frequent urban trains (Urbanos) and Intercidades (intercity) trains connect Porto (Campanhã) to Aveiro.
    • From Lisbon: Intercidades and Alfa Pendular (high-speed) trains connect Lisbon to Aveiro. Alfa Pendular is faster but more expensive.

    Aveiro has a bus terminal with connections to various cities across Portugal. Rede Expressos is a major national bus company.

    From Aveiro train station, the University of Aveiro campus is easily accessible:

    • Walking: Approximately 15-20 minutes walk.
    • Bus: Local buses (AveiroBus) connect the train station to the university campus.
    • Taxi/Ride-sharing: Available from the train station.

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