29th World Micromachining Summit

14 - 17 June Southampton, UK
University of Southampton, Highfield Campus
2000+
Attendees
3
Days
60+
Talks
10+
Workshops

About MMS2026

The long running MMS conference series provides a Micro-Nano technology snapshot to world-wide academic, industrial and government initiatives. Prominent experts and scholars from important and upcoming regions and countries in the field of Semiconductor, NEMS, Quantum Computing and other related cutting-edge fields are invited to participate in the summit.

Delegates gather in a collaborative environment to present and discuss cutting edge research, technological advancements, policy frameworks and strategic initiatives withing each respective country and region.

Hosted this year in the UK, the 29th Summit will be held at Southampton University, UK.

Micromachine Summit Objectives

  • Deliver information on the current state of micro- and nanotechnology integration including cutting-edge research, technological advancements, policy frameworks, and strategic initiatives within countries and regions.
  • Foster collaboration between industry, universities, government agencies, and service providers focused on this technology
  • Provide a forum for world-wide networking with leaders in MicroNano Technologies (MNT)
  • Showcase regional MNT efforts and facilities

Event Starts In:

Previously

This conference follows on from the most recent events, held in Montreal, Canada in 2025 and Gold Coast, Australia in 2024. The first summit was organised by the Micromachine Center in Japan.

Schedule

09:00 - 09:40

Nick Harris

Welcome

Refreshments and a session welcoming participants to Day 1: Country Reports and Presentations
Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

09:40 - 10:00

Marius Martyniuk

Country Review - Australia

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

10:00 - 10:20

Gordon Harling

Country Review - Canada

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

10:20 - 10:40

Carmen Moldovan

Country Review - Romania

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

10:40 - 11:00

Adrian Dinescu

Romanian National Platform for Semiconductor Technology Country Review - Romania

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

11:00 - 11:30

Coffee Break

Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

11:30 - 11:50

Munehisa Takeda

Japan Country Report - Semiconductors Strategy and MEMS Related Projects

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

11:50- 12:10

Carles Cane

Country Review - Iberia

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

12:10 - 12:30

Sandra Bermejo Broto

Country Review - Spain

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

12:30 - 14:00

Lunch

Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

14:00 - 14:20

Joan Josep Roa

AI-Assisted Digital Twin for DLyte Electropolishing of Silicon: Toward Enhanced Planarization and Metal Recovery

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

14:20 - 14:40

Sergio Vicente

MicroNanoSpain, the Spanish Semiconductor Competence Centre

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

14:40 - 15:00

Luca Francioso

Country Review - Italy

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

15:00 - 15:30

Coffee Break

Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

15:30 - 15:50

Rafal Walczak

Country Review - Poland

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

15:50 - 16:10

Dimitrios Angelakis

Country Review - Greece

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

16:10 - 16:30

Nick Harris

Country Review - UK

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

16:30 - 17:00

Delegates

Delegate Meeting

100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)
 

08:45 - 9:00

Nick Harris

Introduction

A session introducing Day 2: Future Technologies and Evolution
Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

9:00 - 10:45

Chaired by
Prof Nick Harris

Session 1 - Capabilities and Infrastructure

  • 09:00 - Zepler Cleanroom and Microcraft - Ibrahim Sari
  • 09:15 - C-FLEET - Steve Beeby
  • 09:30 - 2D materials - Ioannis Zeimpekis
  • 09:45 - SOClabs - John Darlington
  • 10:00 - NC2 - Nicola Symonds
  • 10:15 - Panel discussion
100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)

10:45 - 11:30

Coffee Break

Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

11:00 - 12:45

Chaired by
Dr Ibrahim Sari

Session 2 - Advanced Packaging and Integration

  • 11:00 - CHIMES - Chee Tan
  • 11:15 - CIL - John Boston
  • 11:30 - RAM innovations - Peter Green
  • 11:45 - Surrey Nanosystems - Ravi Silva
  • 12:00 - Warwick University - Layi Alatise
  • 12:15 - Panel
100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)

12:45 - 13:30

Lunch

Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

13:30 - 15:15

Chaired by
Dr Yoshi Tsuchiya

Session 3 - Quantum and Photonics

  • 13:30 - Cornerstone - Shengqi Yin
  • 13:45 - Aquark
  • 14:00 - National Hub in High Value Photonic Manufacturing - Martin Charlton
  • 14:15 - FLIP CHIP - Colin Mitchell
  • 14:30 - Quantum Algorithms - Dimitrios Angelakis
  • 14:45 - Panel discussion
100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)

10:45 - 11:30

Coffee Break

Level 4 Centenary Building (Building 100)
 

15:30 - 17:15

Chaired by
Prof Dimitra Georgiadou

Session 4 - Hardware for the Mind: Innovations in Memristive and Neuromorphic

  • 15:30 - Centre for Neuromorphic Technologies (CeNT) - Dimitra Georgiadou
  • 15:45 - LumiAIres Ltd - Giulia Marcucci
  • 16:00 - Metasurfaces - Jize Yan
  • 16:15 - MEMS and Neuro - Chun Zhao
  • 16:30 - Advances in Memristor technology - Ruomeng Huang
  • 16:45 - Panel discussion
100 / 4011 (Harvard L/TB, Building 100)

17:15 - 17:30

Wrap up

Final discussions before proceeding to Conference Dinner.

17:30 - 23:30

Conference Dinner

National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

09:00 - 12:00

Facilities Tours

University of Southampton, Highfield Campus
 

17:30 - 20:00

Welcome Reception

Building 38 Arlott Bar, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus
 

National Delegates attending

Delegates attending this year include those from:
Mariusz Martyniuk
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Xiaoke Yi
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Luca Francioso
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Gordon Harling
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Shushanta Mitra
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Adrian Dinescu
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Carmen Moldovan
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Montasir Qasymeh
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Professor Toshihiro Itoh
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Munehisa Takeda
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Ulrich Schmid
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Michael Kraft
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Sandra Bermejo Broto
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Carles Cane
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Rafal Walczak
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Nick Harris
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Wan Fazlida Hanim Abdullah
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Dimitrios Angelakis
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Tickets

Tickets are available from the University of Southampton Web Store

Registration is now open. Extra guest tickets to the conference dinner are available separately from the booking site. If you are interested in sponsorship, or exhibiting at the summit, please look at the "sponsors" section below

Conference fees include

  • Welcome reception on Sunday
  • Access to the conference
  • Lunch and coffee at the event (2 days)
  • Ticket to the Tuesday evening conference dinner at Beaulieu

Conference Ticket

Ticket for entry to the conference, including access to all talks, sessions and social events.

Early Bird

$350
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Regular

$500
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Venue

How To Get Here

Situated on the south coast of England, the University of Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group and is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally. Renowned for its research intensity and real-world impact, the institution boasts particular excellence in engineering, electronics, and oceanography, notably hosting the world-leading National Oceanography Centre at its Waterfront Campus. With locations spanning from the main Highfield Campus to a specialized school of art in Winchester and an engineering branch in Malaysia, the university cultivates a diverse, multicultural academic environment for over 20,000 students, blending cutting-edge facilities with a vibrant and supportive community.

Local Accomodation and transport details

Please download this document for details of local accomodation and transport maps Accomodation details

By Plane

Southampton Airport (SOU) is just minutes away by train. International travelers often land at Heathrow or Gatwick, connecting via direct National Express coach or rail. See the link above for more detailed information.

By Car

From the channel ports or tunnel, follow the M3 or M27 motorways. Use postcode SO17 1BJ for Highfield Campus; ensure you book visitor parking in advance.

By Bus

National Express operates direct services from airports to Southampton. Some routes stop directly at the University; otherwise, take the Unilink U1 bus from the Coach Station.

By Train

Take a direct train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway, located just across from the Highfield Campus. Then, take the U1C, or U1A to Highfield Campus.

Sponsors & Partners

Want to become a sponsor? Please get in touch! We are currently offering a sponsorship and an exhibitors package. The sponsorship package allows a logo on the website, an exhibitors table, an optional speakers slot and all catering and access for up to two people.

The exhibitors package allows an exhibitors table, and all access and catering for one person
We also have a basic attendance rate for industry, which allows attendance and an optional speaking slot.

If you are interested in sponsorship or exhibiting, please contact us in the first instance.

We are proud to be sponsored by

Organising Committee

Prof. Nicholas Harris
Professor
University of Southampton
Dr Katrina Morgan-Innes
Associate Professor
University of Southampton
Dr Joshua Curry
Teaching Fellow
University of Southampton
Dr Ibrahim Sari
Associate Director, Semiconductor Systems and Integration
University of Southampton