August 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Innovare Advancement Center
Griffiss Institute
592 Hangar Rd
Rome, NY 13441
Join industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, researchers, startups, workforce partners, and defense stakeholders for the 2026 Microelectronics Forum — a one-day event focused on strengthening the future of U.S. microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and national security.
Hosted by Upstate Defense, this forum brings together organizations driving innovation across New York’s rapidly growing microelectronics ecosystem. This event is designed to help companies and communities connect to the opportunities emerging across the supply chain.
Whether you are a manufacturer looking to enter the semiconductor ecosystem, a startup building next-generation technologies, or a workforce and economic development leader supporting regional growth, the Microelectronics Forum offers practical insights, strategic connections, and actionable opportunities.
Meet executives, manufacturers, researchers, government representatives, and ecosystem partners shaping the future of microelectronics and defense manufacturing.
Learn how New York companies can participate in the growing domestic semiconductor and advanced packaging supply chain.
Hear from experts on emerging trends in microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, workforce development, quantum technologies, AI hardware, and national security.
Get guidance on available state and federal funding programs, commercialization resources, and opportunities to engage with defense and government procurement.
Develop relationships with organizations supporting innovation, manufacturing scale-up, workforce training, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of microelectronics in New York State. Register now to secure your spot and take advantage of all the valuable resources and connections this event has to offer!
Welcome and Keynote
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Panel #1: Workforce
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Break
10:15 AM- 10:30 AM
Panel #2: Supply Chain
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Panel #3: Innovation
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Tours of Quantum Laboratories
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Glass4Chips Partner Meeting
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Doing Business with Defense Workshop with TDO
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Technology Development Manager
FAST Labs™, BAE Systems
Senior Director of Industry Development, Go-SEMI, Empire State Development
Director of Innovation Ecosystem Development, Empire State Development
NY CREATES Director and NORDTECH Technical Director
National Security | Defense Innovation
Program Manager for Workforce Development, NY CREATES
Chief Operating Officer, Griffiss Institute
CEO, Co-founder of OWiC Technologies
Surge Career Navigator and Network Manager, CenterState CEO
Director of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development., MACNY
Executive Director, Apprenticeship Programs at Mohawk Valley Community College
Vice President of Workforce Innovation, CenterState CEO
Director of Programs & Engagement for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Centerstate CEO
Senior Project Manager, TDO
Sr. Director, Innovation & Partnerships,
The Griffiss Institute
Innovation Fund Manager, FuzeHub
MEP Center Director, TDO
Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, CenterState CEO
