CareerConnections 2026 Virtual Fall Event brings SRC Research Scholars and industry partners together for two days of research, networking, and career exploration!

Held virtually November 12–13, CareerConnections gives scholars the opportunity to showcase their research, expand their professional networks, and connect directly with representatives from SRC member companies. For industry partners, the event provides an opportunity to engage with emerging technical talent from across the SRC research ecosystem.

 Day 1: Scholar Showcase

 📅 November 12, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM PT

The Scholar Showcase puts SRC Research Scholars and their work in the spotlight. Selected scholars will present their research in industry-aligned technical tracks and engage directly with representatives from SRC member companies.

Students who have recently presented at SRC Annual Reviews, Center Reviews, or other SRC-related forums may leverage existing posters and presentation materials, making it easy to share their work with a broader industry audience.

 Day 2: CareerConnections Career Booths

 📅 November 13, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM PT

On Day 2, SRC member companies will host virtual career booths, giving scholars the opportunity to learn about participating organizations, explore career opportunities, and network directly with industry professionals.

The Career Booths create a direct connection between SRC scholars and the companies helping shape the semiconductor industry—giving scholars greater visibility into potential career paths while helping member companies build relationships with emerging technical talent. 

For Principal Investigators: Nominate Your Scholars

SRC invites Principal Investigators to nominate up to three students for consideration for the CareerConnections 2026 Virtual Fall Scholar Showcase. 

Key Dates 

• Nominations Close: September 18, 2026
• Student Selections Announced: October 5, 2026

 Nominate a Student for the CareerConnections Scholar Showcase 

For SRC Member Companies: Meet Emerging Technical Talent

As an SRC Member Company, you are invited to host a virtual career booth and connect directly with SRC scholars from universities across the SRC research ecosystem. There is no additional cost to participate.

This included member benefit provides a valuable opportunity to showcase your organization, build relationships with emerging technical talent, promote career opportunities, and support the development of the future semiconductor workforce.

 Key Dates 

• Registration Closes: October 5, 2026

 Register for a CareerConnections Industry Booth 

Where Research Meets Opportunity

CareerConnections strengthens the connection between university research, industry, and the semiconductor workforce. By bringing SRC scholars and member companies together, the event creates opportunities for promising researchers to explore career pathways while helping industry partners build relationships with the technical talent that will shape what comes next.

Whether you're nominating a scholar or registering your organization, join us for CareerConnections 2026 Virtual Fall Event and help build the connections that will strengthen the future semiconductor workforce.