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The 24th European Microelectronics & Packaging Conference
11-14 September 2023 – Cambridge, UK



Dr Anne Vanhoestenberghe
EMPC 2023 Conference Chair
EMPC 2023 Conference
The 24th European Microelectronics Packaging Conference (EMPC 2023) will return to the United Kingdom after 12 years and will be hosted at the Genome Centre in Hinxton, near Cambridge from 11 – 14th September 2023. The website provides some initial information on the Conference, including:
- Programme Themes
- Call for Abstracts Timetable
- Conference Schedule
- Exhibition and Sponsorship
- The Venue – Genome Centre
- Travel and Accommodation
You will attend presentations and posters from leading companies and academic institutions on emerging trends in electronics devices and associated technology. The event will introduce new materials and opportunities in the packaging of electronic devices and potential applications of systems. We are planning that EMPC 2023 will be run as a face to face event, enabling attendees and exhibitors to network personally in the spacious surrounds of the Genome Centre.
Call for Papers / Abstract submission
The deadline for abstract submission was 31 January 2023. If you would like to submit a late abstract for review, please contact the Conference Office at office@empc2023.org.
The content must be original (previously unpublished), non-confidential and non-commercial. The maximum abstract length is 500 words. Figures with appropriate captions, and references, can be included, they do not count in the word limit.
Abstracts can only be submitted as pdf, not in Word or other format. Authors who are submitting more than one abstracts should make a separate submission for each.
Abstracts will be reviewed by a panel of referees and full papers accepted for the conference will be considered for inclusion in IMAPS Source and IEEE Xplore.
If you have questions concerning the abstract upload, please contact the conference office at office@empc2023.org.
- Abstracts must be submitted in PDF format, no other format will be accepted
- If using Latex, there is no need to reproduce exactly the layout of this template as it is provided for guidance only. You may use the fonts you usually work with, but must respect the font size and word limits.
Call for Short Course Presenters on 11 September 2023
Within the four day programme, Monday 11th September 2023 is dedicated to pre-conference workshops, which will give attendees the opportunity to learn from acknowledged packaging experts and gain detailed insight into specific aspects of electronic packaging.
The pre-conference workshops can be either half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours) courses, where there are a maximum of 6 off half-day (4hrs) or 3 off full-day slots (8hrs) available.
The EMPC 2023 organising team seeks Professional Development Courses (PDCs) on established, new and emerging microelectronic packaging technologies. If you are interested in delivering a half-day or full-day Professional Development Course (PDC), please submit a short PDC proposal including the following:
- Course Title
- Instructor contact information
- Course Duration: Half-Day (4hrs)/Full-Day (8hrs)
- Course Description (<500 words)
- Who Should Attend? (<50 words)
- Instructor Biography (<150 words)
If interested, please send your PDC proposal to the conference office no later than January 27, 2023: office@empc2023.org.
EMPC 2023 Venue – Genome Centre, Cambridge
The 24th European Microelectronics Packaging Conference (EMPC 2023) will return to the United Kingdom after 12 years and will be hosted at the Genome Centre in Hinxton , near Cambridge from 11-14th September 2023.
The purpose built event venue with cutting edge audio visual facilities, an auditorium, and the Genome Gallery exhibition space featuring an elliptical steel and glass roof covering 1600m² of new exhibition and breakout spaces. This creates a naturally lit, open and spacious venue space ideal for informal discussion, networking and poster sessions.
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The Genome Centre is located about 16km South of Cambridge and 40km from Stansted Airport in the United Kingdom. It is accessible by train, plane and car.
Information on accommodation at the Genome Centre, Local Hotels and Hotels in Cambridge is available at the bottom of this page. Accommodation has also been arranged at Homerton College Cambridge, the venue for the Conference Dinner.
Conference Themes
Semiconductor Industry Trends |
Packaging Technologies | Performance and Reliability | Design & Process Optimisation |
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Markets and Developments | Integration | Materials | Design and Test |
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Semiconductor Industry Trends
- Compound
Semiconductors - EV & Automotive
- High speed Communications
- AI and IoT
- Smart Systems
Packaging Technologies
- Emerging Packaging
Technologies - Assembly Processes
- Embedded
Technologies - System in Package
- Equipment Developments
Performance and Reliability
- Reliability test development
- Lifetime Prediction
- Thermal Management
- Failure Modes (e.g. Ageing, Thermal Shock)
- Material Handling
- Cooling Systems
Design & Process Optimisation
- Process Modelling
- System Integration
- Power Density
- Electrical Characterisation
- Packaging Developments
Markets and Developments
- High Performance
Computing - Internet of Things (IoT)
- Automotive
- Aerospace and Defence
- Mobile/Comms
- Medical
- Industrial
Integration
- Single Chip and Multi-chip
- Photonics
- Power Electronics
- MEMS and Sensor
- SiP and Module System
- 5G / 6G / RF / Microwave / mmwave
- Wafer Level Packaging
- 2D and 3D Architectures
Materials
- Emerging Research materials
- Emerging Devices
- Interconnects
- Sustainability
- Substrates
- High Temperature Materials
Design and Test
- Co-Design
- Modelling and Simulation
- Test Technology
- Security
- Design for Recycling and Re-Use
EMPC 2023 – Exhibition


EMPC 2023 – Exhibition Stands
The Exhibition Package will include options for both Shell Scheme and Table Top exhibitor spaces.
As an exhibitor, you will have the unique opportunity to market your products and services to a captive audience of buyers, designers, and influential researchers. Our opening hours are arranged to give exhibitors maximum exposure, and social events are planned in the exhibition space to encourage all delegates to meet and mingle formally and informally.
Silver Exhibitors | Bronze Exhibitors | Table Top Package |
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₤ 3,500 (exc VAT) | ₤ 2,500 (exc VAT) | ₤ 1,000 (exc VAT) |
This price covers the main exhibition stand space and structure. Optional extras can be ordered through the shell scheme provider.
EMPC 2023 – Additional Extra Order Form – SILVER
EMPC 2023 – Additional Extra Order Form – BRONZE
Please contact us at office@empc2023.org if you are interested in booking an exhibitor slot.
Silver Exhibitors |
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₤ 3,500 (exc VAT) |
Bronze Exhibitors |
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₤ 2,500 (exc VAT) |
Table Top Package |
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₤ 1,000 (exc VAT) |
This price covers the main exhibition stand space and structure. Optional extras can be ordered through the shell scheme provider.
EMPC 2023 – Additional Extra Order Form – SILVER
EMPC 2023 – Additional Extra Order Form – BRONZE
Please contact us at office@empc2023.org if you are interested in booking an exhibitor slot.
Sponsor Packages
A sponsorship of EMPC 2023 offers companies and organisations an excellent opportunity to raise their profile in the important field of microelectronics. The event provides a platform to showcase your international projects and reach out to customers and other interested parties from all over the world. Multiply your visibility by being promoted together with Europe’s most outstanding microelectronic packaging event in 2023! Please contact us at office@empc2023.org if you are interested in booking a sponsoring package.
Sponsorship Level | Availability | Price (exc VAT) |
Platinum Sponsor | 1 Sponsor | SOLD |
Gold Sponsor | Up to 3 Sponsors | SOLD |
Full Page Advert in Final Programme (A4 in Online Booklet + A6 in Printed Booklet) |
up to 2 Sponsors | £750 each |
All Coffee and Lunch Break | up to 6 Sponsors | £1,000 each |
Welcome Reception | up to 6 Sponsors | £1,000 each |
Conference Dinner (Logo on tables and pull-up banner in entrance) |
up to 3 Sponsors | £3,000 each |
Lanyards | Single sponsor | £2,000 |
Conference Attendee Prices
Attendee Ticket Type – (1) | Early Bird Price until 31/5/23 (2) (exc VAT) |
IMAPS – Members | £665 |
IMAPS – Members (Speakers + TC) | £465 |
Non-Members | £765 |
Non-Members (Speakers + TC) | £565 |
Students | £365 |
Notes:
- – Tickets inclusive of Conference Dinner
- – Prices after 31/5/23 will be subject to review
TC = Technical Committee

Source: Google Maps
Homerton College Cambridge is located on the south side of Cambridge, but with easy access to the Cambridge railway station (10 minutes walk) and the historic University Centre (20 minutes walk). The College has an impressive Victorian façade, spacious landscaped gardens, ample car parking and ensuite single, twin and double bedrooms.
The EMPC 2023 Conference Team has arranged for attendees to have the chance to book accommodation at Homerton College at negotiated rates with rooms reserved until 31st May 2023. Booking is available here:
Guest accommodation at Homerton (cam.ac.uk)
Please e-mail office@empc2023.org to receive the code required to complete the booking.
Further Local Hotel Options
Travel to & from Genome Center: Whittlesford Parkway Station – Pick up by Shuttle/Coach
Travel to & from Genome Center: Cambridge Center – Pick up by Shuttle/Coach
Hotel Options
Hilton Cambridge City Centre
20 Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DT
Price Level: £££
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Regent Hotel
41 Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AB
Price Level: ££
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Arundel House Hotel
Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3AN (pick up +15 min walk)
Price Level: ££
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Graduate Cambridge
Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RT
Price Level: £££
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University Arms Hotel
Regent Street, Cambridge CB2 1AD
Price Level: £££
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Travel to & from Genome Center: Car (organize individually
Hotel Options
The Lodge, Duxford
Ickleton Road, Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4RT
Price Level: ££
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Travelodge Cambridge Fourwentways
A11 Fourwentways, Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AP
Price Level: £
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Premier Inn
Thaxted Rd, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2SG
Price Level: £££
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Travelodge Central Cambridge
Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DY
Price Level: £
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Premier Inn Cambridge East
Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB1 3EP
Price Level: ££
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Holiday Inn Express
15-17 Coldhams Business Park Norman Way , Cambridge, CB1 3LH
Price Level: ££
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Travel to & from Genome Centre: Train to Whittlesford Parkway
Hotel Options
Novatel Cambridge North Station
2, Cambridge Square, Cambridge CB4 0AE
Price Level: ££
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IBIS Cambridge Central Station
2 Station Square, Cambridge CB1 2GA
Price Level: ££
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Clayton Hotel, Cambridge
27-29 Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2FB
Price Level: £££
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