DesignCon is the premier high-speed communications and system design conference and exposition, catering to chip, board, and systems design engineers. The event takes place from February 24-26, 2026, in Silicon Valley, offering industry-critical engineering education. The conference features a systematic approach to learning and discovery, with a 15-track program created by engineers for engineers. Sessions cover all aspects of chip, board, and systems design, including signal & power integrity, high-speed link design, and machine learning. Keynotes are presented by industry experts, such as Joseph Lukens, Associate Professor at Purdue University, Mark Ren, Founder at Agentrys, and Bhanu Sood, Chief Technologist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. The event also features the Engineer of the Year Award, recognizing the best of the best in engineering and new product advancements. The expo offers hundreds of new products and technologies, interactive demos, and networking opportunities with high-caliber industry professionals. The conference and expo take place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, with conference hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Thursday, and expo hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.
