Austria’s high-tech network
for electronic and software based systems
SILICON ALPS
(Graz/Villach, 10 July 2026) Europe is opening a new chapter in its industrial and innovation policy. With the European Chips Act 2.0, competitiveness, technological sovereignty and the rapid implementation of innovations are taking centre stage more than ever before. This is precisely where EBSCON 2026 comes in, taking place on 7 October 2026 at Messe Congress Graz as Europe’s leading conference for semiconductors, microelectronics and Electronic and Software-Based Systems (ESBS).
Under the motto “Crossroads – decide.disrupt.deliver.”, EBSCON brings together decision-makers from industry, research, start-ups and politics. The focus is on the strategic directions, partnerships and technologies that will shape Europe’s innovation and competitiveness in the coming years. A particular highlight will be the keynote address by the internationally renowned entrepreneur and investor Hermann Hauser.
For the second time, the conference will form the highlight of EBSCON WEEK, taking place from 6 to 9 October 2026. International delegations from Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany and Italy will visit companies, research institutions and innovation hubs in Carinthia and Styria, thereby strengthening European knowledge and technology transfer.
“Europe is well on its way to becoming the global market leader in chip technologies. The technological expertise is there – in research, industry and start-ups,” reports Robert Gfrerer, Managing Director of the Silicon Alps Cluster and President of the Silicon Europe Alliance.
(Graz/Villach, 10 July 2026) Europe is opening a new chapter in its industrial and innovation policy. With the European Chips Act 2.0, competitiveness, technological sovereignty and the rapid implementation of innovations are taking centre stage more than ever before. This is precisely where EBSCON 2026 comes in, taking place on 7 October 2026 at Messe […]