Artificial Intelligence for Integrated Circuits and Integrated Circuits for Artificial Intelligence Summer School
Organised by INESC-ID and Instituto de Telecomunicações, hosted by Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, and powered by POEMS — Portuguese Competence Centre in Semiconductors, this summer school explores the convergence of AI-driven integrated circuit design and specialised hardware for AI. As traditional design reaches its limits, machine learning is automating the design flow — from circuit sizing to layout — while simultaneously diving into the next-generation architectures like chiplets and in-memory computing that power modern AI workloads.
Through a mix of expert-led lectures and technical tutorials, the programme bridges the gap between theoretical algorithms and physical silicon, equipping participants with the practical insights and systemic thinking needed to contribute to the next generation of intelligent electronic systems. Topics covered include AI for analog and digital IC design, machine learning for EDA, hardware accelerators for AI, neuromorphic computing, and design automation.
Speakers include David Z. Pan (UT Austin), Georges Gielen (KU Leuven), Wei-Han Yu (University of Macau), David Tournatory (CircuitLeap), Pedro Figueiredo (Synopsys Portugal), Leonel Sousa (INESC-ID/IST), Nuno Horta (IST/IT), and Jorge Fernandes (INESC-ID/IST).
Tailored for Master’s and PhD students in Electrical and Computer Engineering and related fields. Places are limited to 50 participants. Sessions in English. Participants attending all days receive a certificate of participation.
Organising Committee: Fábio Passos (IST/INESC-ID), Nuno Horta (IST/IT), Ricardo Martins (IST/IT), and Jorge Fernandes (IST/INESC-ID).
Date: 22-25 June, 2026
Location: Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisboa
Application deadline: 17 May 2026.
Applications: here
About INESC-ID
INESC-ID, “Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores: Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa” is a Research and Development and Innovation Organization (R&D+i) in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. INESC-ID mission is to produce added value to people and society, supporting the response of public policies to scientific, health, environmental, cultural, social, economic and political challenges. INESC-ID promotes cooperation between academia and industry by addressing research on daily life issues, such as healthcare, space, mobility, agri-food, industry 4.0, and smart grids. This high level of knowledge transfer is achieved through both competitive research projects and direct contracted research. Public and private entities have therefore access to a pool of knowledge, resources and services provided through the unique competencies available at the institution.
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