Autonomous Chiplet Forum – Fall 2026
November 12 - 13, 2026 | Nihonbashi, Japan
ACF Japan: where autonomous chiplet ecosystem converge
This autumn, after building momentum across its previous editions in Europe and US, imec’s Autonomous Chiplet Forum travels to Japan, bringing together key players from across the global and Japanese automotive, and semiconductor ecosystem.
Hosted by imec and supported by leading Japanese industry organizations ASRA and RISE‑A, this edition focuses on strengthening collaboration between Japan’s rapidly evolving SoC and chiplet landscape, and the automotive chiplet ecosystem, built through imec’s Autonomous Edge Chiplet Program (AECP), connecting 24 partners across the global automotive and semiconductor value chain to advance chiplet-based platforms.
Who Should Attend?
Bringing together OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, semiconductor companies and research partners, ACF Japan translates this alignment into a focused forum for exchange and collaboration around the future of chiplet‑based automotive platforms.
Why join?
Japan has long been a driving force in automotive innovation, supported by initiatives such as ASRA, a Japanese consortium focused on next-generation automotive SoCs and chiplet technologies, and RISE‑A, a cross‑industry ecosystem accelerating semiconductor innovation and collaboration.
At the same time, imec’s Autonomous Edge Chiplet Program (AECP) is building a broader global ecosystem around chiplet-based design.
ACF Japan creates a moment to connect both.
What to expect?
The two-day program combines strategic discussions, technical updates, and extensive networking opportunities, which include: Alignment between the AECP roadmap and the ASRA roadmap
- An exclusive AECP partners–ASRA session on day 2 in the afternoon (reserved for ASRA and AECP members only)
- Strategic dialogue across the Japanese and global automotive & semiconductor ecosystems
- Insights from invited speakers representing OEMs, Tier‑1s, semiconductor partners and AECP members
- An update from imec on AECP results, milestones and future directions
- Opportunities to connect with representatives from ASRA, JAMA, RISE‑A, and the broader Japanese ecosystem
Practical
Location
Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building
Tokyo
Japan
Hotel recommendations
To make participation easier for international attendees, imec facilitates a hotel room block at three hotels with preferential rates, allowing participants to stay close to the venue.
More details on booking one of these hotels will follow shortly.
Extend your stay: ITF Japan
ACF Japan takes place just days before ITF Japan, imec’s flagship semiconductor innovation forum. Bringing together hundreds of leaders from industry, academia and government in Tokyo on November 16, 2026, ITF Japan offers a broader strategic perspective on the future of semiconductor innovation. We highly recommend combining both events to make the most of your visit. https://www.imecitf.com/japan
Agenda overview
Day 1 – November 12th
- 12:00 PM – Arrival and registration
- 12:00 PM – Networking Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Keynotes
- 3:00 PM – Networking break
- 4:00 PM – Keynotes
- 7:00 PM – Networking dinner
Day 2 – November 13th
- 8:30 AM – Arrival and registration
- 9:00 AM – Keynotes
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 13:00 PM – Move to Rise Gate building for ACP-ASRA closed meeting (invite only)