Call for Papers for the Embedded Developer Forum
Thank you very much for your submissions to the Embedded Developer Forum!
The call for papers is now closed. We are currently reviewing and evaluating the submissions and will contact all participants in July 2026.
Present your embedded expertise at electronica
The Embedded Developer Forum will be held for the eighth time at electronica 2026. To shape this high-profile forum, which focuses on components, tools, and solutions for embedded systems, we are seeking outstanding contributions once again from experts in hardware and software.
From November 12–13, 2026, the Embedded Developer Forum will offer hardware and software developers, system designers, product managers, and development leads an established platform for professional exchange, open discussions, practical insights, and innovative solutions. As an integral part of electronica, the forum allows participants to address challenges, share best practices, and showcase technological advancements. In the future, the forum will focus even more strongly on technical development topics.
In 2026, the forum will take place directly in the exhibition halls again—for maximum reach and visibility. Leading manufacturers and independent experts will have the opportunity to present ecosystems, technologies, components, and future prospects for modern embedded systems to a highly relevant professional audience.
Focus topics 2026
- Microcontrollers, processors, FPGAs, and SoCs
- Operating systems, RTOS, and development tools
- Starter kits and reference designs for short development cycles
- Smart sensors, wireless connectivity, and IoT solutions
- Low-power design, energy efficiency, and energy harvesting
- Embedded AI, machine learning, and AI tools
- Open source: hardware, software, operating systems, tools
- Functional safety, embedded security, design to cost
- Best practices in embedded design and implementation
- Application focus: industry, automotive, consumer, medical
FAQ
Event Dates
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday, November 13, 2026 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Future Tech Stage, Hall C6
Presentation duration: 20 minutes, including Q&A
Presentation language: English
Call for Papers Deadline: June 29, 2026
Notification of acceptance: Starting August 4, 2026
We invite the following to submit presentations for the Embedded Developer Forum:
- Experts from industry and research
- Embedded specialists from manufacturers and suppliers of modern hardware and software components
- Experienced professionals from the industrial sector
The Embedded Developer Forum is aimed in particular at component manufacturers and suppliers at electronica.
Special Track: Student Day (Friday, November 13, 2026)
On Student Day, we are particularly interested in presentations explicitly aimed at students and young professionals, e.g., on:
- Getting started in embedded development
- Practical projects (e.g., microcontrollers, RTOS, Embedded Linux) – 20 minutes including Q&A
- RTOS, Embedded Linux
- Everyday tasks for developers
- Skills, tools, and career planning
Your submission should provide a practical overview of the current and future requirements placed on embedded systems and the available solutions to meet them. Please address the following key questions in your contribution:
- How can current and future requirements for devices and systems be met?
- What foundational knowledge do developers need for efficient and standards-compliant application development?
- What possibilities do platforms, components, and tools offer today and in the future?
- How could solutions tap into the potential of available technologies if they were fully utilized?
Starting August 4, 2026, all applicants will be notified whether their presentation has been accepted.
- Exhibition Manager