The MEMS & Sensors Executive Congress (MSEC 2026) is scheduled to take place March 31 to April 2, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hosted by the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group, a SEMI Technology Community, the event carries the theme “Sensorizing the Future: MEMS and Sensors at the Edge of Perception.” The program will examine emerging sensor opportunities in automotive, industrial, consumer, aerospace, healthcare, and intelligent systems markets.
The conference will include keynotes, sessions on global market trends, MEMS manufacturing advancements, leadership insights, venture investment, and progress in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT). It will open with a team-building networking event tied to Boston’s historical sites, followed by a welcome reception.
Paul Carey, Director of the SEMI MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG), stated that Boston and Cambridge, with institutions such as MIT, Harvard, Analog Devices, and Draper, along with a startup community, offer an ideal setting for collaboration on microelectronics, MEMS, and sensor technologies. He noted that the location highlights New England’s contributions to the global MEMS and sensors industry.
Keynote speakers include:
Kurt Busch, Co-Founder and CEO, Syntiant: “Sensors and AI as the Next Generation Interface: Turning the Physical World into Conversations”
Phil Waggoner, Director, Chemistry & Data Analytics R&D, Thermo Fisher Scientific: “Sequencing DNA with Semiconductors: The Incredible Potential and Challenges of Silicon Devices in the Life Sciences”
Vijay Somandepalli, UAS & AAM Director, MassRobotics and Co-Founder & CTO, Enigma Aerospace: “From Digital Hype to Physical Reality”
Kieran Harney, CEO, sensiBel (closing keynote): “Optical MEMS Mics: Unlock Acoustic Quality in Audio and Sound Acquisition Apps”
Session topics are:
Session 1: Keynotes from Syntiant, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and MassRobotics
Session 2: Global Sensor Market Outlook and Strategic Trends
Session 3: The Transformation of Sensor Manufacturing
Session 4: Leadership Roundtable—Navigating the Next Decade
Session 5: Investment Trends and Ventures
Session 6: Advancements in Positioning, Navigation and Timing
Kieran Harney, CEO of sensiBel and a keynote speaker, described Massachusetts as a powerhouse for deep-tech innovation in semiconductors, photonics, robotics, and biomedical engineering. He stated that hosting MSEC in the Greater Boston area reinforces the region’s position as a global hub for advanced sensor development.
Sponsors include:
Platinum: EV Group
Gold: Infineon
Bronze: KLA, Lam Research
Event: INFICON, Silex, Teledyne MEMS
Registration for MSEC 2026 is open. Additional information, newsletters, blogs, and event updates are available through SEMI on LinkedIn and X.
