Advantest Opens Global Call for Papers for VOICE 2026 Developer Conference
Advantest Corporation, a leading supplier of semiconductor test equipment, has issued a global call for papers for VOICE 2026, the company’s premier developer conference. The event is set for May 18–20, 2026 at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona. VOICE has long served as a hub for engineers, researchers, and industry leaders who work with Advantest’s V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms, as well as its array of test cells, handlers, and related solutions.
What VOICE 2026 Covers
VOICE 2026 targets cutting-edge technologies and future trends shaping semiconductor testing. The program emphasizes how test and measurement are evolving through artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced packaging. A notable addition this year is the focus on silicon photonics, offering a platform for integrating photonic data transmission into semiconductor workflows.
Conference organizers highlighted tracks designed to address a wide spectrum of interests, including:
- Artificial Intelligence — AI-aided testing, AI-generated code, big data analytics and smart data innovations.
- High-Performance Digital — HPC, high-end mobile processors, and advanced power distribution strategies.
- New Silicon Photonics — Photonic chips that use light for data transfer, enabling faster, more energy-efficient systems.
- NEW APAMs — Analog, power, automotive, and mixed-signal test areas.
- T2000 — Automotive controllers, microcontrollers, power ICs, SiP testing, and display driver testing.
- Radio Frequency — 5G, mmWave, and other RF topics.
- Test Methodologies — Standards, cost reduction, throughput improvements, and time-to-market acceleration.
- Hardware and Software Design Integration — Leveraging latest hardware and software features in test cells and system enhancements.
- Hot Topics — Security, secure cloud, IoT, wearables, smart cities, and other market drivers.
- Device/System Level Test — MIMO, embedded processors, autonomous vehicle ICs, and multi-chip SiP testing.
- Factory Automation — Data quality, yield, OEE, and cost management improvements.
Abstracts pursuing any of these topics are encouraged. Submissions will be evaluated by a VOICE program committee, with accepted abstracts notifying authors by December 30, 2025. Selected presenters will compete for prizes during the closing ceremonies, as attendees vote for the best papers via the VOICE mobile app.
Submission Details and Deadlines
To be considered for VOICE 2026, engineers and researchers should submit abstracts through the official call-for-papers portal. The submission deadline is November 7, 2025. For additional information on sponsorship opportunities or the conference program, interested parties can visit the VOICE site or contact the organizers via email.
What Attendees Gain
VOICE is organized by a steering committee comprising Advantest representatives and customers. It offers a unique chance to explore enhancements to semiconductor test equipment, share best practices, and network with peers from leading IDMs, foundries, fabless companies, and OSAT providers. Beyond technical sessions, attendees can discover new test-cell configurations, optimization strategies, and market insights that influence product development and manufacturing efficiency.
About VOICE 2026 and Advantest
VOI CE 2026 continues Advantest’s tradition of fostering collaboration among users and partners who rely on V93000 and T2000 platforms, memory testers, and related testing solutions. The conference reinforces Advantest’s role in advancing test engineering for 5G, IoT, HPC, AI, autonomous systems, and beyond. Updates and news will be shared on social channels with the hashtag #VOICE2026.
How to Learn More
For more information on VOICE 2026, sponsorship opportunities, and submission guidelines, visit the official VOICE site or email the conference team. This event promises to be a pivotal gathering for semiconductor test professionals seeking to shape the next generation of testing technology.
