From 10 to 12 March 2026, the embedded world Exhibition&Conference will once again transform Nuremberg into the meeting place for the international embedded community. Developers, executives, start-ups, universities and leading industrial companies will come together to experience the latest trends and technologies from across the embedded ecosystem. The spectrum ranges from hardware and software to tools, IC and IP design, embedded vision, safety & security and modern system architectures.

Visitors can use the ew26ELEK ticket voucher to purchase a season ticket for all days of the exhibition in the TicketShop. An interactive hall plan helps visitors to plan and customise their visit in detail.

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Two high-profile conferences accompany the trade fair

The embedded world Conference, one of the world's most respected knowledge platforms for embedded systems, will take place parallel to the trade fair. The programme includes more than 200 sessions, tutorials and classes offering insights into embedded AI, TinyML, embedded Rust, edge computing and safety-critical architectures, among other topics. Issues such as sustainability and ethical responsibility in technology development are becoming increasingly important.
Microchip COO Richard J. Simoncic will open the conference with his keynote speech “Learning from the Octopus: Nature's Blueprint for Intelligence Everywhere”, in which he describes how decentralised intelligence from nature can shape thinking about modern embedded systems.
 
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Another highlight is the electronic displays Conference, which takes place on 11 and 12 March and has been regarded as the leading forum for display technologies and HM interface innovation for over 28 years. Under the motto “Beyond the Pixel,” it is dedicated to both technological fundamentals and fields of application – from MicroLEDs and OLED developments to flexible and immersive displays, automotive UX, AR headsets and high-resolution measurement methods. The close integration between the conference and the “electronic displays” exhibition area offers participants a direct bridge between research, development and industrial implementation.

Highlights of the comprehensive supporting programme at embedded world 2026

In addition to the trade fair and conferences, the Expert Panels 2026 will be a particular focus. They bring together leading minds from companies, research and regulatory authorities and highlight key technical, strategic and regulatory developments in the embedded industry. The “c level@embedded world” panel brings together high-ranking technology managers from companies such as AMD, Green Hills Software, Lattice Semiconductor and onsemi to discuss upcoming disruptions, new system architectures, the importance of security in global supply chains and the role of chiplet designs.

One of the most exciting panels will address the question of whether RISC V is ready for use in the automotive sector – and whether the automotive industry is ready for RISC V. With around 2.5 billion RISC V cores currently shipped per year, the open instruction set architecture is gaining enormous importance. At the same time, the automotive sector demands the highest level of functional safety, a mature software ecosystem and decades of product stability. Representatives from Quintauris, Infineon, SiFive, Siemens EDA and RISC V International will shed light on how the industry is preparing for AV/ADAS applications, complex infotainment systems, ECU consolidation and new safety requirements.

Another key topic is the EU Cyber Resilience Act, which will fundamentally change the development of products with digital components. Among other things, the CRA calls for systematic vulnerability handling, the creation of a software bill of materials and clear processes for CE certification. In the panel discussion “Navigating the EU Cyber Resilience Act”, experts from the EU Commission, the BSI and European standardisation bodies will explain the requirements manufacturers will face, the financial and organisational implications to be expected, and how companies can establish a resilient, future-proof development landscape.

The security of software-defined vehicles will also be the focus of a panel discussion that highlights the challenges of modern vehicle architectures. SDVs have complex, highly networked systems with numerous potential points of attack. Topics of discussion will include hardware root of trust, secure boot, AI-based intrusion detection systems, OTA security mechanisms, and the protection of V2X communication and sensor-based functions against manipulative attacks. Examples from real-life cyber incidents will demonstrate how indispensable preventive security architectures and continuous security lifecycle management have become.

In addition, another panel will focus on embedded vision – a rapidly evolving field that is increasingly characterised by AI-optimised hardware, highly efficient edge processors and ever more powerful sensor technology. The discussion will cover design issues relating to energy efficiency and computing power, the growing importance of physical AI, and how companies can meet the increasing demands of future applications.

The comprehensive programme is rounded off by several networking formats such as the open #women4ew breakfast and Student Day, which gives students their first insights into the industry. Last but not least, the embedded award – presented in nine categories – ensures that outstanding innovations are recognised. As usual, the Community Choice Award will be voted for by the embedded community.

embedded world 2026 offers a unique insight into the future of networked technologies. With its combination of exhibition, knowledge platform, expert discussions and international perspectives, it provides guidance in an increasingly complex technology landscape and shows where the world of embedded systems is heading in the coming years.