The RF Workshop 2026
April 24, 2026
The RF Workshop 2026
Shaping the Future of RF Technology
Executive Insights • Industry Roadmaps • Research Perspectives
Friday, April 24
Following the incredible success of the previous editions of The RF Workshop, we are excited to bring back this premier industry event for its 2026 edition!
On April 24, 2026, the RF community will come together again for The RF Workshop, a high-level forum bringing together C-level executives, senior decision-makers, and leading experts from across the RF semiconductor ecosystem.
Through keynote talks and strategic discussions, speakers who actively shape technology and business roadmaps will share their insights and priorities on where the RF industry is heading over the next 3–5 years.
The RF Workshop is conceived as a space where industry, research, and system-level perspectives meet — spanning substrates, devices, modeling, characterization, and applications. Beyond listening, participants are invited to engage directly with speakers and connect with some of the brightest minds from industry and academia.
This one-of-a-kind workshop is the place where the leading minds in RF technology converge to share knowledge, explore trends, and shape the industry’s future. Whether you are looking for insights into the latest advancements, a deeper understanding of global market trends, or new connections with decision-makers, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Highlights of the Day
- State-of-the-art advancements in RF technology
- Keynote speakers from industry leaders
- Networking with decision-makers from major global players
- A gala dinner to conclude the day in style and foster meaningful connections
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ABOUT AUDIENCE
Who should attend
The RF Workshop is designed for professionals and researchers who are actively involved in shaping RF technologies, products, and strategies.
This includes:
- C-level executives and senior decision-makers defining technology and business roadmaps
- R&D and technology leaders driving innovation across the RF value chain
- System architects and RF engineers working on advanced RF solutions
- Academic researchers and technology strategists contributing to long-term research directions
“This is becoming a reference RF event.”
"Great content, very good speakers, meaningful networking, fantastic venue.
I can only imagine the effort it takes to put this together."
“Great and valuable event. It was a pleasure to participate.”
"Incize demonstrated excellence in both organization and technical content."
“Flawless organization and fantastic venue”
"You have organized a beautiful event, with great attention to detail throughout the day. Everyone was happy."
“A really nice line-up of talks from across the entire ecosystem.”
"Everything worked smoothly and the workshop was extremely well organized. I had a really good time!"
“What you and your team achieved is inspiring — technically, professionally, and culturally.”
“A very high-quality event with varying viewpoints around a common topic, and excellent networking possibilities.”
"A significant achievement that you and your team have succeeded in delivering."
“Easily one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended.”
"Fantastic event — from content to organization and networking."
Reserve your place
Meet and engage with those shaping the roadmaps of RF technology.
200+
Attendees
14+
Countries
50+
Companies
Key Metrics of
Previous Events
Analyzing the numbers behind our success: an in-depth look at the key metrics driving The RF Workshop.
Keynote Talks
State-of-the-art insights into RF technologies
Scrumptious Dinner
Relax, connect and digest the ideas that shape the future
Excellent Networking
Where ideas come to life
Magnificent Venue
Boost your spirit and innovation
Location
Dolce La Hulpe Brussels
135, Chaussée de Bruxelles
B-1310 La Hulpe, Belgium
Directions
Program
08:00 Welcome and breakfast
09:00 Morning session
12:10 Lunch
13:30 Afternoon session
16:40 Panel session
18:00 Networking cocktail
19:00 Dinner
Keynote Speakers Line-up
(in alphabetical order of last name)
Sajjad Ahmed
Director of Sales and Business Dev.
Focus Microwaves Inc.
Laith Altimime
President
SEMI Europe
Panglijen Candra
Senior Director
Office of CTO
pSemi Corporation
Julio Costa
Vice President, RF
Senior Fellow
GlobalFoundries
Madhavan Esayanur
Senior Director
Global R&D
MEMC-GlobalWafers
Olivier Faynot
EVP & GM Silicon Component
CEA-Leti
Tony Gasseling
Simulia R&D Technical Director
Dassault Systèmes
Marianne Germain
GaN Business Line GM
SOITEC Belgium
Heikki Holmberg
R&D Director
Okmetic
Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre
CEO
FinWave
Tristan Meunier
Chief Innovation Officer
Quobly
Geok Ing Ng
Executive Director
NSTIC-GaN, A*STAR
Michael Peeters
VP Connected Computing
imec
Hassan Saleh
Senior Technology
& Market Analyst
Yole Group
Kirk Ouellette
VP Global Central Strategy
STMicroelectronics
Ralph Rothemund
Director BAW R&D Process Integration
Qorvo
Akihiko Tamura
Managing Director
& CEO
SEH Europe
Pradeep Thiagarajan
Director of Product Management
Custom IC
Siemens EDA
Jeffrey Wang
CEO
Advanced Micro Semiconductors
Panel Session
RF Today, Tomorrow, and the Day After: Which Technology for Which Application?
Andreia Cathelin
Technical Director Advanced R&D Design
STMicroelectronics
Nadine Collaert
Fellow
imec
Julio Costa
Vice President, RF
Senior Fellow
GlobalFoundries
Tristan Meunier
Chief Innovation Officer
Quobly
The Program
08:00 - 09:00
Welcome & Breakfast
09:00 - 09:15
Mostafa Emam
Incize
Opening Remarks
Session 1
RF Technology Insights
Chair: Carlos Mazure, NSTIC-GaN, A*Star
Session 2
Foundries & IDMs
Chair: Bernard Aspar, Silian Partners
09:15 - 09:30
Laith Altimime
SEMI
Europe’s Next Era: Navigating the Perfect Storm
10:55 - 11:10
Julio Costa
GlobalFoundries
RF Foundry Technologies for the Next Generation Wireless Systems
09:30 - 09:45
Hassan Saleh
Yole Group
What’s Moving the RF Market in 2026: The Hot Topics Behind the Next Wave
11:10 - 11:25
Jeffrey Wang
Advanced Micro Semiconductors
AI Revolution Powered by Compound Semiconductor
09:45 - 10:00
Panglijen Candra
pSemi Corporation
RF Technology Trends
11:25 - 11:40
Kirk Ouellette
STMicroelectronics
ST RF Technologies for Emerging Applications and Standards
10:00- 10:15
Olivier Faynot
CEA-Leti
Material and Transistor Innovation for RF Applications
11:40 - 11:55
Ralph Rothemund
Qorvo
BAW Technology at Its Limits: Power, Size, and Integration
10:15 - 10:30
Michael Peeters
imec
RF Beyond R
11:55 - 12:10
Geok Ing Ng
NSTIC-GaN, A*STAR
mm-wave to sub-THz: What are the opportunities for GaN-on-Si?
10:30 - 10:55
Coffee Break
12:10 - 13:30
Lunch
A curated Middle Eastern walking lunch.
Session 3
Fabless & Enablement
Chair: Andreia Cathelin, STMicroelectronics
Session 4
Substrates
Chair: Bich-Yen Nguyen, Vsap-lab
13:30 - 13:45
Sylvain Bertrand
AMD
Direct RF Sampling Meets Massive DSP
15:10 - 15:25
Akihiko Tamura
SEH Europe
New substrate for GaN Epitaxy
13:45 - 14:00
Pierre-Yves Lesaicherre
FinWave
GaN-on Silicon: The future of RF in the GHz Era
15:25 - 15:40
Madhavan Esayanur
MEMC-GlobalWafers
Powering the RF Ecosystem from the Wafer Up
14:00 - 14:15
Tristan Meunier
Quobly
QSOI®: a Platform for Large Scale Quantum Integrated Circuits
15:40 - 15:55
Heikki Holmberg
Okmetic
Connecting to the Future: Optimized Silicon Substrates for GaN and 5G/6G devices
14:15 - 14:30
Tony Gasseling
Dassault Systèmes
Unification of RF Test, Modeling and Simulation Data for Model-Based Systems Engineering
15:55- 16:10
Marianne Germain
SOITEC Belgium
From Handset to LEO: a Journey into GaN Material Solutions
14:30 - 14:45
Pradeep Thiagarajan
Siemens EDA
Accelerating RF IC Development with AI-Powered EDA Technologies
16:10 - 16:25
Sajjad Ahmed
Focus Microwaves Inc.
RF Measurements, where Accuracy and Reliability Matters
14:45 - 15:10
Coffee Break
16:25 - 16:40
Coffee Break
Session 5
Panel Session
Topic: RF Today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow: Which technology for which application ?
16:40 - 17:50
18:00 - 19:00
Networking Cocktail
A curated networking cocktail for informal discussions and connections.
19:00 - 22:00
Dinner
A seated dinner to conclude the day.
The Venue
Dolce La Hulpe Brussels
The RF Workshop unfolds at the elegant 4-star resort Dolce by Wyndham La Hulpe Brussels.
Dolce La Hulpe Brussels is tucked into the heart of the majestic Sonian forest, only minutes from the city’s center and Brussels International Airport. Breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks would benefit from a calming and stimulating natural setting, assuming the weather cooperated. The main hall of the workshop provides a spacious and lively setting for idea generation and brainstorming. Several adjacent halls are also available for attendees to take a break, conduct a side business talk, or participate in a quick call or remote conference.
How to get there?
Registration Milestones
Early-bird registration opens on January 5, 2026
Early-bird rates apply until March 15, 2026:
- Academia: €250
- Industry: €350
Standard registration (March 16 – April 23, 2026):
- Academia: €300
- Industry: €450
On-site registration (April 24, 2026):
- Single rate: €600
Early registration helps us ensure the best possible experience for all participants.
Early-bird conditions are available for a limited time.
Sponsors
For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: workshop [at] incize [dot] com
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