NORDTECH Annual Hub Meeting

Hosted by NYU Tandon School of Engineering in Brooklyn, New York

Join us, as we bring together leaders from across the microelectronics ecosystem to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of national defense R&D in the areas of secure-edge computing, commercial leap ahead, AI hardware, and quantum technologies.

This year’s meeting will assemble leaders across government, industry, academia, and the innovation ecosystem to explore emerging priorities, share insights, and strengthen the partnerships that drive NORDTECH’s mission forward.

Already registered? Please scroll down for the event schedule, hotel, transportation, parking, and networking opportunities, along with tabling & poster guides. 

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Key Highlights of the NORDTECH Hub Meeting include:

  • Keynote Speaker:

    • Dr. Jim Misewich, Associate Laboratory Director for Energy and Photon Sciences, Brookhaven National Laboratory

  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with service providers and leaders in semiconductor device design, fabrication, and production.

  • Breakout Sessions (Lightning Format): Join targeted, high-impact sessions designed to explore microelectronics challenges and opportunities in AI Hardware, Commercial Leap Ahead, Quantum Technologies, Secure Edge, and Workforce Development.

  • Panel Discussion: Funding Fireside Chat

  • Facility Tours Schedule:

    • NYU Quantum Institute, Manhattan (June 3, 1:00 or 2:00 PM - Transportation is not provided - self-travel required)

    • NYU Tandon School of Engineering Nanofabrication Cleanroom (June 4, 4:30 PM)

  • Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We look forward to a productive and engaging event!

Meeting Location:

The majority of the event will take place in the Reception Hall / Gymnasium. This includes registration, breakfast, lunch, and the networking event. Remarks, keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions will be within a short, walkable distance. View Campus Map HERE

If you need assistance with accessibility, please let us know.

Event Schedule

01:00 – 04:00 PM  |  Flexible Arrival (casual) Reception/Gymnasium at 6 MetroTech Center

  • Registration & Badge Pickup (Day 1 Arrivals)

  • Poster Setup (ongoing)

  • Optional Events (two parallel options)

    • Option 1: Tour of NYU Quantum Institute, Manhattan Campus (Transportation not provided - view directions HERE)

    • Option 2: Intro to Chip Design Workshop (short course) MakerSpace at 6 MetroTech Center

04:00 – 04:45 PM |  Keynote
Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

04:45 – 05:30 PM | Panel: Funding Fireside Chat
Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

05:30 – 07:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Networking Reception/Gymnasium at 6 MetroTech Center

DAY 1: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

07:30 AM – 08:30 AM | Breakfast & Networking*
Reception/Gymnasium at 6 MetroTech Center

  • Registration & Badge Pickup (Day 2 Arrivals)

08:30 – 08:45 AM | Welcome: NYU
Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

  • Dr. Juan de Pablo, EVP for Global Science and Technology

08:45 – 09:00 AM | Opening Remarks: NORDTECH & NSTXL
Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

  • Dr. Scott Bukofsky, SVP of Microelectronics

09:00 – 09:45 AM | Keynote: Brookhaven National Laboratory
Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

  • Dr. Jim Misewich, Associate Laboratory Director for Energy and Photon Sciences

09:45 – 10:15 AM | NORDTECH Round Table
Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

10:15 – 10:30 AM | COFFEE BREAK*

10:30 – 11:30 AM  |  Breakout Session 1 (three parallel sessions)

  • Option 1: Secure Edge
    MakerSpace at 6 MetroTech Center

  • Option 2: Cross-Hub Panel
    Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

  • Option 3: Commercial Leap Ahead
    Room LC-400 at 5 MetroTech Center (4th floor)

DAY 2: Thursday, June 4, 2026

11:30 – 12:30 PM | LUNCH*

12:30 – 01:30 PM  |  Breakout Session 2 (three parallel sessions)

  • Option 1: Lab-to-Fab Innovation Fast Track (LIFT)
    MakerSpace at 6 MetroTech Center

  • Option 2: Quantum Technologies
    Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

  • Option 3: Building a Defense-Ready Semiconductor Workforce Through Experimental Learning
    Room LC-400 at 5 MetroTech Center (4th floor)

01:30 – 01:45 PM | COFFEE BREAK*

01:45 – 02:45 PM  |  Breakout Session 3 (three parallel sessions)

  • Option 1: Artificial Intelligence Hardware
    MakerSpace at 6 MetroTech Center

  • Option 2: Defense Industrial Base Panel
    Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

  • Option 3: FabuBlox Hub Portal Demonstration
    Room LC-400 at 5 MetroTech Center (4th floor)

02:45 – 03:00 PM | COFFEE BREAK*

03:00 - 04:00 PM | Microelectronics Commons–NORDTECH Project Updates: NITRIDER • SQFab • QUPICs • HQN
Pfizer Auditorium at 5 MetroTech Center

04:00 - 05:00 PM | NYU Tandon Tour and Closing
Reception/Gymnasium at 6 MetroTech Center

*We encourage you to visit the poster exhibition, tables, and demonstrations during meals and breaks.

This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. Additional details will be shared as they become available.

Travel and Lodging

Venue’s Main Address

NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Brooklyn Commons
1 MetroTech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201

View Campus Map HERE

Public Transportation and Directions

Visit NYU Tandon ← Link to information

Hotel Information

The Tillary Hotel
85 Flatbush Avenue Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 329-9537

*Please note you are responsible for transportation to and from the hotel. This is a 6-minute walk or an 8-minute drive (0.3 miles). Parking at the hotel is limited (only 10 spots total) - see below for nearby parking garages.

Parking Garages | Downtown Brooklyn

Parking by Hotel/Campus ← Link to information

Poster, Tabling, and Demonstration

Poster Session

View the poster template and guidelines HERE
Easels to be provided.

NYU requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for all exhibitors

Please note the COI was due by May 20. Kindly send it to info@nordtechub.org.
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.

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