The SMCBA Electronics Design and Manufacture Conference is returning to Sydney in June 2026!
Tues June 2 to Thurs June 4, 2026
Now in its 37th year, the SMCBA Conference brings together Australia’s electronics design, manufacturing and supply-chain community for three days of insight, discussion and connection.
Attendees can once again expect:
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A full program of seminars, workshops and panel discussions
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Coverage of current and emerging trends in Australian electronics manufacturing
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Practical technical content for engineers, designers and manufacturing professionals
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Opportunities to connect with peers across industry, research and government
Planning is currently underway, with venue details, speakers and the full program to be announced soon.
Sponsorship opportunities will be announced shortly.
Organisations interested in supporting the conference are encouraged to check back soon for the official call for sponsors.
Save the date and check back for updates as we confirm speakers, sessions and registration details.
In Conjunction with
See Below for the 2025 Line-Up
2025 Program:
Tuesday 6 May
08:00 - 08:45 AM
Opening Address
Nadia Court
Director - Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B)
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Ben Kitcher
Executive Director - Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)
Strengthening Australia’s Sovereign Electronics and Semiconductor Supply Chain
FREE SESSION
09:00 - 10:30 AM
10:45 - 11:45 AM
12:30 - 02:00 PM
Jasbir Bath
Bath Consultancy LLC
The iNEMI Board Assembly Roadmap – A Ten Year Look Ahead to Tomorrows Challenges
02:15 - 03:45 PM
04:00 - 05:00 PM
Chris Turner
Principal DFT Consultant - Redback Test Services
Risk-Driven Strategy for PCBA Design, Manufacture and Test
Wednesday 7 May
08:00 - 09:00 AM
Chris Turner
Principal DFT Consultant - Redback Test Services
PCBA Design For Test - a Deep Dive
09:15 - 10:15 AM
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Chuck Corley
Speeding Edge
Feeding The Hungry Lion – Power Delivery System Design For Today’s Demanding Modern ICs - Pt1
01:00 - 02:00 PM
Frank Faller
CEO - Elexon Electronics
PCB Connect on 26 February was a collaboration between RDAMBSC, AIDN, Manufacturing Excellence Forum Sunshine Coast and Elexon Electronics. Have you seen the Communique?
FREE SESSION
02:15 - 03:45 PM
04:00 - 05:00 PM
Chuck Corley
Speeding Edge
Feeding The Hungry Lion – Power Delivery System Design For Today’s Demanding Modern ICs - Pt2
Thursday 8 May
08:00 - 09:00 AM
09:15 - 10:15 AM
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Dave Hillman
Hillman Electronic Assembly Solutions LLC
Manufacturing and Design Aspects of BTC components - Pt1
01:00 - 02:00 PM
Matt / Stella
FutureElectronics (WT Group Australia)
Supply Chain Update
FREE SESSION
02:15 - 03:45 PM
Dave Hillman
Hillman Electronic Assembly Solutions LLC
Manufacturing and Design Aspects of BTC components - Pt2
With the Proud Support of ElectroneX Expo and SMCBA Conference Event Sponsors |
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All with the support of SMCBA's Media Partner |
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