IMAPS-UK: Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference: 30 June to 1 July 2026
The IMAPS-UK Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference will be an In Person Event held on Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1 July 2026 at Churchill College, Cambridge, CB3 0DS, United Kingdom.
The Electronics for Extreme Environments 2026 Conference focuses on Electronics That Must Endure. This in-person Conference combines invited Keynotes, Presentations and Posters from leading Industrial Companies, Academics and Research Institutions developing sensors, semiconductors, components, energy sources, packaging and assemblies that must perform reliably under extreme conditions, including high and low temperatures, high field strengths, severe mechanical and environmental conditions and ultra-long life electronics. This Conference follows on from and extends the High Temperature Electronics Network (HITEN).
The Electronics for Extreme Environments 2026 Conference will provide examples of the implementation of electronics packaging in challenging applications, where electronics and sensors must improve the control of energy intensive processes, ensure safety in hostile industrial environments, work reliably in extreme natural conditions and provide security in critical applications.
The Electronics for Extreme Electronics Conference 2026 aims to provide the Delegates with an opportunity to learn from and network with leading Industry and Academic Speakers as they share their experiences, developments and opportunities.
Provisional Programme for Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference
Subject to amendment
| Time | Title | |
| Monday 29 June 2026 | ||
| 17:30 | Walking Tour of Cambridge | Now Fully Booked |
| 19:00 | Informal Pub Evening | Now Fully Booked |
| Tuesday 30 June 2026 | Day 1 | |
| 07:30 | Exhibition Set-up | |
| 08:30 | Registration, Set-Up and Networking | |
| 09:30 | Welcome and Introduction to Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference | Piers Tremlett, Microchip Inc |
| 09:35 | Sponsor Introductions | Cadence Design Systems and Presidio Components |
| 09:45 | Keynote Presentation 1:Title to be confirmed | Iain Mauchline, UKRI |
| 10:15 | Session 1: High Temperature | |
| 10:15 | Presentation 1: Advances in Silicon Carbide JFET Circuit Design for Extreme Environments | Alton Horsfall, Durham University/Nascent Semiconductors |
| 10:40 | Presentation 2: Thermally Hardened Electronics for RF and Power | Ahmad Islam, AFRL |
| 11:05 | Exhibitor Introductions | |
| 11:20 | Refreshment Break, Posters, Exhibition and Networking | |
| 11:50 | Presentation 3: MEMS Artificial Neurons for Ultra-Low Power Edge AI | Aleksandra Markovic, ESYCOM |
| 12:15 | Presentation 4: Stability of NEM Switches under Extreme Mechanical Load Conditions | Ivan Marozau, CSEM |
| 12:40 | Presentation 5: Development of Heat-Resistant All-Solid-State Batteries Capable of Stable Operation up to 150 degrees C | Masaki Nishimura, Maxell, Ltd |
| 13:05 | Lunch Break, Posters, Exhibition and Networking | |
| 14:05 | Session 2: Applications | |
| 14:05 | Keynote Presentation 2: Detectors Developed to Operate in Space at Cryogenic Temperatures | Matthew Soman, ESA |
| 14:35 | Presentation 6: Electronic Design for the Extreme Environment of Outer Space | Rajan Bedi, Spacechips |
| 15:00 | Presentation 7: Cryogenic Power Electronics for Superconducting Powertrain in Liquid Hydrogen Powered Electric Aircraft | Vincent Zeng, University of Bath |
| 15:25 | Refreshment Break, Posters, Exhibition and Networking | |
| 15:50 | Presentation 8: Capacitors and Aircraft Power System Considerations for Higher Temperature Operation | Roger Brewer, Lockheed Martin |
| 16:15 | Keynote Presentation 3: Crypto-CMOS for Quantum Computing | Edoardo Charbon, EPFL |
| 16:45 | Presentation 9: Silicon Capacitors - High Reliability in Harsh Environments | Enzo Darcy, Murata |
| 17:10 | Presentation 10: Understanding High Voltage Dielectric Behaviour at Low Pressure | Meenakshy Ramankutty, NPL |
| 17:35 | End of Presentations Day 1 | |
| 17:45 | Exhibition and Poster Session | |
| 18:30 | Drinks Reception | |
| 19:15 | Conference Dinner at Churchill College | |
| 22:00 | Close | |
| Wednesday 1 July 2026 | Day 2 | |
| 08:30 | Registration and Networking | |
| 09:00 | Introduction to Day 2 | |
| 09:15 | Session 3: High Field Strengths | |
| 09:15 | Keynote Presentation 3: Need for Radiation Tolerant, High Temperature and/or High Magnetism Electronics in Fusion | Nick Sykes, UKAEA |
| 09:45 | Presentation 11: Power Electronics: Total Dose Radiation Effects in Electronics for Fusion Environments | Richard Sharp, Radtest |
| 10:10 | Presentation 12: Performance Testing of Wide Bandgap Electronics and Optical Components during Gamma Irradiation | Emil T Jonasson, UKAEA |
| 10:35 | Presentation 13: In-Situ Monitoring of the Stability of AlGaN.GaN HEMTS irradiated by Co Y-rays | Sami Kibal, University of Cambridge |
| 11:00 | Refreshment Break - Posters, Exhibition and Networking | |
| 11:30 | Presentation 14: Digital Control of a Motorised Lens using Radiation-Hardened by Design Electronics for Nuclear Camera Systems | Jelle Van Rethy, Magics Technology |
| 11:55 | Presentation 15: Insights into Memory Testing Approaches and Results - Data must Endure | Mariana Molina, Radtest |
| 12:20 | Presentation 16: Active vs Passive Filtering in Extreme Electromagnetic Environment: An Orion Laser Capacitor Bank Module Case Study | Murray Hughes, AWE |
| 12:45 | Lunch Break - Posters, Exhibition and Newtworking | |
| 13:45 | Session 4: Severe Environmental Conditions | |
| 13:45 | Presentation 17: High Survivability Electronics in the Military Domain | Bryn James, Dstl |
| 14:10 | Presentation 18: Simplifying Complexity: Evidence Driven Technology Maturity for Challenging Environments | Susannah Jones, Dstl |
| 14:35 | Presentation 19: Evaluating a Novel Condensation Test Method for Conformal Coating Protection | Chris Hunt, Gen3 |
| 15:00 | Refreshment Break, Posters, Exhibition and Networking | |
| 15:20 | Keynote Presentation 4: 300oC Geothermal Embedded Electronic System | Andrew Wright, Sandia National Laboratories |
| 15:50 | Presentation 20: Cryo-CMOS Enabling Large Scale Quantum Computing | Stefan van Waaser, Forschungszentrum Julich |
| 16:15 | Summary, Awards and Thanks | |
| 16:30 | End of Conference |
Reasons to Attend the Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference 2026
- Tier 1 Keynote Speakers who set challenges to the conference
- Covers consumer/common environments such as ovens, boilers, Xray, etc
- Learn from other environments other than yours
- Enhanced networking at an international conference
- A One Stop Shop – learn from others working in harsh environment applications
- Discuss test and reliability evaluation beyond the norm
Attendance at Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference 2026
Registration for Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference 2026 is open below.
Please note that registration will close at 17:00 on Thursday 25 June 2026, so that we can confirm Final Numbers with the venue
We have had to provide Final Numbers for attendance at the Dinner on Tuesday 30 June 2026 to the venue, so this option is no longer available to book
- IMAPS-UK (and IMAPS Worldwide) Member (including 2 day attendance but not including dinner on Tuesday 30 June 2026): £220 – Book Ticket EE26-11
- Non Member (including 2 day attendance but not including dinner on Tuesday 30 June 2026): £320 – Book Ticket EE26-12
- Authors with Abstract Approved for Poster Presentation (including 2 day attendance, but not includin gdinner on Tuesday 30 June 2026): £100 – Book Ticket EE26-03
- Students, Post Doctoral Researchers (PDRs) and Early Career Professionals (including 2 day attendance, but not including dinner on Tuesday 30 June 2026): £120 – Book Ticket EE26-14
- IMAPS-UK (and IMAPS Worldwide) Member – 1 day attendance – not including dinner on Tuesday 30 June: £150 – Book Ticket EE26-05
- Non Member – 1 day attendance – not including dinner on Tuesday 30 June 2026): £200 – Book Ticket EE26-06
Travel Fund for PhD and Undergraduate Students – Open for Application
The Electronics for Extreme Environments organising team is pleased to announce that some funds are available to support economy rail travel and public transport costs for UK-based PhD and Undergraduate students attending the Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference 2026, subject to an eligible case being submitted by PhD and Undergraduate Supervisors. The Supervisor will need to e-mail the IMAPS-UK Office to confirm that their student does not have access to institutional funds to cover travel costs. Applications will be responded to as soon as possible, with payments being made after the Conference.
Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference 2026 Sponsors
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Presidio Components, Inc., has been an industry leader in the manufacture of ceramic capacitors since 1980. We provide high quality commercial capacitors, military capacitors, space capacitors, high temperature capacitors (500°C+), Cryogenic capacitors (4K and below), pulse energy capacitors, microwave capacitors and RF capacitors, as well as custom capacitors.
Our custom products include nonstandard part sizes and voltages, including high voltage, high temperature, high “Q”, custom leads, cryogenic ceramics, negative and positive temperature characteristic ceramic.
We also offer a series of high performing microwave and radio frequency products including the smallest and most stable wirebondable single layer, wirebondable bypass, wirebondable broadband bypass and best in class broadband DC blocking and decoupling caps.
We are easy to reach and responsive. Contact Presidio at +1 (858) 578-9390 and info@presidiocomponents.com
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Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic systems design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications, including hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, consumer, industrial and healthcare. For 10 years in a row, Fortune magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Learn more at cadence.com.
Exhibit at Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference 2026
Current Exhibitors
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- Charcroft Electronics – Specialist distributor of passives, interconnect, power, magnetics, optoelectronics and electromechanical components for harsh environment applications
- COAT-X – The Technology Leader in Parylene-based Multilayer Protection Coatings
- Die Devices – Provides a reliable high quality source of bare die supply from first prototypes, tape-outs and into volume production
- Gen3 – Specialist British Manufacturer and Distributor of Test and Measurement Equipment
- Hatley Labs – We provide independent, tailored product testing for electronic, electrical and battery powered hardware
- Inseto UK – will be showcasing their solutions for Precision Cryogenics, Scanning Acoustic Microscopy, Advanced Adhesive Solutions and Hermetic Packaging for Extreme Environments
- IPP Group/Cupio Services – Innovative Inspection, Production and Test Solutions
- Maxell, Ltd – A New Generation of Solid-State Battery that Changes the Concept of Power Usage
- Micro-Hybrid GmbH – Electronics Modules and Solutions, Sensors – IR Emitters – IR Detectors
- Nascent Semiconductors – Electronics for Extreme Environments including off-the-shelf products and bespoke designs
- Radtest Ltd – Radiation testing services for electronics and materials used in space, nuclear, high energy physics and industrial environments
- SAES – Global leader in advanced materials for electronics, optoelectronics and photonics, offering getter and encapsulation solutions for high performance devices
- StratEdge Corporation – Designs and manufactures a complete line of High Frequency, High Power, High Reliability Semiconductor Packages operating from DC to 63+GHz
All Exhibitor Places are now taken – please contact the IMAPS-UK Office to be placed on a reserve list
i-EDGE Workshop on Nanomechanical Relays for Extreme Environments on Thursday 2 July 2026
This morning workshop after the Electronics for Extreme Environments will explain how the silicon NEM Switch technology developed in the i-EDGE Project has the potential to create low power chips for extreme temperatures (0K-350C) or high radiation (to 10 Mrad).
For more information on the Workshop, please go to i-EDGE Workshop Event Page
This Workshop will start at 09:00 and will finish at 12:30, with refreshments provided through the morning.
Registration for the Workshop is open below.
Booking for the Workshop is open below.
- Workshop Attendee – £25 (exc VAT) – Ticket iEW26-01
Accommodation
Accommodation costs are not included in the Electronics for Extreme Environments Conference 2026 Ticket.
On-site accommodation can be booked directly with Churchill College, Cambridge on a first come, first served basis through the following link:
Room Booking at Churchill College, Cambridge
Accommodation can be booked directly at other Colleges in Cambridge through the following link:
Room Booking at Other Cambridge Colleges
Please also find below links to some local hotels within 30 minutes walk of Churchill College, Cambridge or accessible on local bus routes:
Click on Hotel Name
- Hilton Cambridge City Centre – 20 Downing St, Cambridge, CB2 3DT.
- Gonville Hotel – 2 Gonville Pl, Cambridge, CB1 1LY.
- The Varsity Hotel & Spa – Thompson’s Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AQ.
- Arundel House Hotel – Chesterton Rd, Cambridge CB4 3AN.
- University Arms Hotel – Regent St, Cambridge CB2 1AD.
- Regent Hotel – 41 Regent St, Cambridge CB2 1AB.
- Hyatt Centric Cambridge – 37 Eddington Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 1SE
- Premier Inn Cambridge North (Girton) – Huntingdon Road, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0DL
- Premier Inn Cambridge (A14, J32) – Ring Fort Road, Cambridge, CB4 2GW.
Travel to and Parking at Churchill College, Cambridge
Travel Information to reach Churchill College, Cambridge is available HERE
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The Conference will take place in Wolfson Hall (Building No 4), with the Exhibition and Poster Area in the Buttery Area (Building No 1 ).
Car Parking is available on a first come, first served basis at the back of the College, see Main P on Visitor Map.
Consent:
I confirm that my name and institution/organisation can be included in the attendee list in the delegate pack.
Please e-mail the IMAPS-UK Office if you have an objection to the above consent.
Cancellation Policy
Please click on Cancellation Policy for information on cancellations for bookings
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For further information, please contact:
IMAPS-UK Secretariat
Telephone: + 44 (0)131 202 9004
Email: office@imaps.org.uk
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Date/Time
Date(s) - 30/06/2026 - 01/07/2026
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Churchill College Cambridge
