Autonomous Edge Chiplet Forum – Fall 2026

AECF Japan: where autonomous chiplet ecosystems converge 

This autumn, after building momentum across its previous editions in Europe and US, imec’s Autonomous Edge 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, bringing together OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, semiconductor companies and research partners, AECF Japan translates this alignment into a focused forum for exchange and collaboration around the future of chiplet‑based autonomous edge platforms.

Learn more about how industry evolved towards Autonomous-Edge Chiplet Program here.

Who Should Attend?

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 has taking the lead in multiple initiatives on chiplets, including the  Autonomous Edge Chiplet Program (AECP)

AECF Japan is the intersection of these forces—creating a unique opportunity to connect regional and global stakeholders to advance autonomous edge applications.

What to expect?

The two-day program combines strategic discussions, technical updates, and extensive networking opportunities.

• 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

Agenda overview

Day 1 – November 12th

• 12:00 PM – Arrival and registration 
• 12:00 PM – Networking Lunch 
• 1:00 PM – Keynotes:
  • Welcome by Patrick Vandenameele, CEO at imec
    Welcome by ASRA
    Welcome by RISE-A
  • Keynote by Mr. Taniguchi, General Manager of Research at ASRA
  • Keynote by METI
  • Update on AECP by Bart Placklé, SVP automotive at imec
  • Keynote by Thomas Schamm, Project director Chiplets at Bosch
• 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

Practical

Location

Nihonbashi Takashimaya Mitsui Building
Tokyo
Japan

Hotel recommendations

To make participation easier for international attendees, imec has selected 3 hotels close to the venue. We provide a special booking ID that guests can use to reserve their own accommodation with a 10% discount. The hotels can be found on the link below using the ID and password, on the second page under hotel reservation.

• ID: mfhrsa2233
• Password: mfhrsa2233

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• Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyobashi / Tokyo Station 

  7mins walk from the Hall

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Otemachi / Tokyo 

  20mins walk/10min by train from the Hall

• Mitsui Garden Hotel Nihonbashi Premier / Tokyo 

  13mins walk from the Hall

More details on booking one of these hotels will follow shortly.

Extend your stay: ITF Japan