IEEE Latin America & the Caribbean Semiconductor Summit (LACSS 2026)
1–2 October 2026 | Panama City, Panama
IEEE members across Latin America and the Caribbean are invited to join LACSS 2026, the second IEEE Latin America & the Caribbean Semiconductor Summit.
Hosted by Panama Smart, IEEE Region 9, the IEEE Panama Section, and IEEE-USA, LACSS brings together leaders from academia, industry, and government to explore how semiconductors can become a catalyst for innovation, technological development, and economic growth across our region.
Over two days, the Summit will address key questions for Latin America and the Caribbean, including:
- How can the region develop the talent required by the semiconductor industry?
- Where can Latin America build competitive technology and manufacturing capabilities?
- How can universities and industry work together more effectively?
- What role can international partnerships play in building lasting local capacity?
- What policies, investments, and regional strategies are needed to strengthen Latin America’s participation in global semiconductor value chains?
LACSS 2026 will provide a unique opportunity to connect with experts, policymakers, researchers, industry leaders, and potential partners from across the region and beyond, while helping shape a more connected, resilient, and competitive semiconductor ecosystem for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Registration is now open.
Learn more and register for IEEE LACSS 2026
We look forward to welcoming the IEEE Region 9 community to Panama City this October
