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CHIP
START 2.0

Exploring the Two Worlds of IC Design

A 2-Day semiconductor career discovery event featuring industry talks, career sharing, and hands-on workshops.
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SOON

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
DATE

20 - 21 June 2026
(Day 1 & Day 2)

TIME

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Each Day)

VENUE / MODE

Zoom
(Virtual Event)

CERTIFICATE

e-Certificate of
Participation

CHOOSE YOUR TRACK

TRACK A

DIGITAL IC DESIGN

Explore how modern chips power AI, datacenters, smartphones, and intelligent systems through logic, architecture, and digital workflows.

AI Accelerators
RTL Design
Verification
SoC Architecture
Apply for Digital Track

TRACK B

ANALOG IC DESIGN

Discover how analog engineering enables sensors, power systems, RF communication, and real-world electronics through precision circuit design.

PMICs
RF Systems
Sensors
Mixed-Signal
Apply for Analog Track

Not sure which path suits you? Attend both tracks and explore the differences firsthand!

WHY JOIN CHIPSTART?

Understand Industry Roles

Learn what engineers in digital, analog, and mixed-signal actually do in the semiconductor industry.

Explore Real Workflows

Gain exposure to real IC design workflows, tools, and engineering challenges.

Meet Industry Engineers

Interact with engineers and fresh graduates from leading semiconductor companies.

Hands-On Workshops

Experience beginner-friendly practical workshops guided by industry trainers.

DIGITAL vs ANALOG

DIGITAL IC DESIGN

Works with logic, data and intelligent systems
CPUs, GPUs, AI Chips, SoCs, datacenters
RTL design, verification, synthesis, P&R
Closer to software and system architecture
Highly scalable digital systems
Focus
Applications
Typical Work
Mindset
Impact

ANALOG IC DESIGN

Works with real-world signals and electrical behaviour
Sensors, PMICs, RF systems, power electronics
Circuit design, SPICE simulation, layout, validation
Closer to electronics physics and real-world behaviour
Precision, reliability and performance in the real world

EVENT AGENDA

Industry Talks
& Career Sharing

09:30 - 10:50 AM

Interactive
Session

10:50 - 11:00 AM

Industry Sharing
& Q&A

11:10 - 12:10 PM

Interactive
Session

12:10 - 12:30 PM

Hands-On
Workshop

01:30 - 05:00 PM

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Industry Partners & Speakers

WHO SHOULD JOIN?

  • Engineering & STEM Students
  • Fresh Grads Evaluating Specialisation Options
  • Lecturers Seeking Ecoystem Exposure
  • Non-IC Engineers Looking to Transition

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Discover Your IC Design Path

Explore the worlds of Digital and Analog IC Design through industry talks and workshops.

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