Autonomous Edge Chiplet Forum - Fall 2026 - Invite only

AECF Japan: where autonomous chiplet ecosystems converge 

This autumn, after building momentum across previous Automotive Chiplet Forum editions in Europe and the United States, imec’s Autonomous Edge Chiplet Forum, travels to Japan, bringing together key players from across the global and Japanese automotive, and semiconductor ecosystem.

Hosted by imec and supported by leading Japanese industry organizations ASRA and RISE‑A, bringing together OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, semiconductor companies and research partners, AECF Japan translates this alignment into a focused forum for exchange and collaboration around the future of chiplet‑based autonomous edge platforms.

Learn more about how industry evolved towards Autonomous-Edge Chiplet Program here.

Who Should Attend?

• Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 & 2 suppliers 

• Companies in adjacent autonomous edge markets

• Semiconductor companies

• IDMs, foundries and OSATs 

• EDA, simulation and software companies 

• IP providers 

• Academic researchers and consortium members  

Why join?

Japan has long been a driving force in automotive innovation, supported by initiatives such as ASRA, a Japanese collaborative innovation partnership (CIP) focused on next-generation automotive SoCs and chiplet technologies, and RISE‑A, a cross‑industry ecosystem accelerating semiconductor innovation and collaboration. At the same time, imec has been taking the lead in multiple initiatives on chiplets, including the  Autonomous Edge Chiplet Program (AECP).

AECF Japan is the intersection of these forces—creating a unique opportunity to connect regional and global stakeholders to advance autonomous edge applications.

What to expect?

The two-day program combines strategic discussions, technical updates, and extensive networking opportunities, including

• Strategic dialogue across the Japanese and global automotive & semiconductor ecosystems 
• Insights from invited speakers representing OEMs, Tier‑1s, semiconductor partners and AECP members 
• An update from imec on AECP results, milestones and future directions 
• Opportunities to connect with representatives from ASRA, JAMA, RISE‑A, and the broader Japanese ecosystem

Agenda overview

Day 1 – November 12th

• 12:00 PM – Arrival and registration 
• 12:00 PM – Networking Lunch 
• 1:00 PM – Keynotes:
  • Welcome by Patrick Vandenameele, CEO at imec
  • Welcome by METI
  • Welcome by Mr. Taniguchi, General Manager of Research at ASRA
  • Welcome by RISE-A
  • Presentation by Mr. Taniguchi, General Manager of Research at ASRA
  • Update on AECP by Bart Placklé, SVP automotive at imec
• 3:00 PM – Networking break 
• 4:00 PM – Keynotes 
  • Title TBC by Thomas Schamm, Bosch
  • Title TBC by Thaddeus Fortenberry, Tenstorrent
  • Title TBC by Junie Um, Cadence
  • Inspired by the human brain - How chiplets van solve challenges in the automotive industry by Frank Moesle, Valeo 
• 7:00 PM – Networking dinner 
   

Day 2 – November 13th

• 8:30 AM – Arrival and registration 
• 9:00 AM – Keynotes 
  • Title TBC by TI
  • Title TBC by ARM
  • Title TBC by Synopsis
• 12:00 PM – Lunch

Practical

Location

Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building
5-1, Nihonbashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 
Japan

Hotel recommendations

To make participation easier for international attendees, imec has selected 3 hotels close to the venue. We provide a special booking ID that guests can use to reserve their own accommodation with a 10% discount. The hotels can be found on the link below using the ID and password, on the second page under hotel reservation.

• ID: mfhrsa2233
• Password: mfhrsa2233

LOGIN | MITSUI FUDOSAN HOTELS AND RESORTS(31corp.jp)

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyobashi / Tokyo Station 

  7mins walk to the venue

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi / Tokyo 

  20mins walk/10min by train to the venue

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier / Tokyo 

  13mins walk  to the venue

Extend your stay: ITF Japan

AECF Japan takes place just days before ITF Japan, imec’s flagship semiconductor innovation forum. Bringing together hundreds of leaders from industry, academia and government in Tokyo on November 16, 2026, ITF Japan offers a broader strategic perspective on the future of semiconductor innovation. We highly recommend combining both events to make the most of your visit. https://www.imecitf.com/japan