NanoIC European Spring School on Advanced CMOS

In-depth exploration of advanced CMOS technology, and networking opportunities with peers and professionals across Europe.This event directly follows imecs Student Excellence Day, March 4th 2026. We can highly recommend students to combine both events to benefit the broader introduction about the semiconductor industry before attending the Spring School.Discover the exciting world of Advanced CMOSImec invites students, scientists, and engineers to participate in the NanoIC Spring School on Advanced CMOS 2026, offering a technical deep dive into topics including but not restricted to process integration, materials science, characterization, test structures and vehicles, and patterning.

Why attend?

The technical sessions will allow the participants to acquire a solid understanding of semiconductor technology through topics such as:

• CMOS fundamentals
• Logic scaling
• Materials science for advanced CMOS (semiconductors, dielectrics, S/D epitaxy and contact metals)
• Advanced Patterning techniquesProcess integration for Gate-All-Around (nanosheet), forksheet, and CFET
• Materials characterization, metrology and inspectionTest structures and test vehicles for CFET
• Electrical characterization and reliability for FETs
• Sustainability in IC manufacturing

Additionally, participants will receive:

• An overview of the NanoIC project
• An in-depth look into imec: its history, its activities, as well as the current offer of PhD calls, internships, and job openings
• A cleanroom window tour (1h)

The schedule will be rounded up with various networking opportunities.

Registration & practicals

When: Thursday & Friday, March 5 & 6, 2026 Timing: Full days, including lunches, reception, diner and networking opportunities Where: imec HQ, Leuven, Belgium

Registration deadline: February 19, 2026

Registration fee:

Students: free registration

Professors & industry professionals: 200

Your registration includes all lunches, the official reception, and the dinner.

Bonus: Are you a student? Well reimburse most travel and accommodation costs to make it easy for you to take part. More information can be found on the event website.