The SMCBA Electronics Design and Manufacture Conference is returning to Sydney in June 2026!

Tues June 2 to Wednesday June 3, 2026

Rydges Parramatta, Sydney

Now in its 37th year, the SMCBA Conference continues to play a vital role in supporting Australia’s electronics manufacturing sector, bringing together industry leaders, engineers, innovators and policymakers for meaningful engagement and collaboration at the Rydges Parramatta, Sydney.

Attendees can expect:

 • A practical forum focused on knowledge-sharing rather than promotion

 • In-depth discussion of current technical challenges and emerging manufacturing solutions

 • Insights into broader industry shifts, including supply chain pressures and increasing design complexity

 • Contributions from subject matter experts across technology, manufacturing capability and customer expectations

 • Opportunities to engage with peers across industry, research and government in a collaborative setting

The 2026 symposium will place particular emphasis on the structural changes needed to strengthen Australia’s sovereign electronics manufacturing capability. With a focus on coordination between industry and government, the program will explore how policy, investment and innovation can collectively support long-term sector growth.

A key outcome of the event will be the development of an “Agenda for Achievement”; a collaboratively produced document capturing industry priorities and recommendations, to be submitted to federal and state governments as part of ongoing policy dialogue.

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