embedded world conference 2026
Keynote speaker announced at the embedded world
Richard J. Simoncic, COO Microchip Technology, will open the embedded world 2026 with his keynote “Learning from the Octopus: Nature's Blueprint for Intelligence Everywhere”.
Consider the octopus: two-thirds of its neurons are distributed throughout its tentacles and skin, enabling each to sense, decide, and act independently—an evolutionary strategy for intelligence that is both resilient and efficient. In the embedded world, we have long recognized the value of distributed intelligence. Today, as we scale to tens of billions of connected devices, the challenges and opportunities of managing power, integration complexity, and future security threats are more relevant than ever.
Richard J. Simoncic, COO of Microchip Technology Inc., will share how nature’s blueprint inspires Microchip’s vision and how it can benefit the industry’s collective journey; moving beyond centralized “brains” to intelligent, secure, and sustainable nervous systems at every touch point.
The Conference Keynote is free for all visitors and exhibitors of the embedded world 2026.
Date & Time: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 from 10:00 - 10:45am.
Location: NCC Ost, Room TOKIO
Please find the Conference program with 20 Classes and 81 Sessions online: www.embedded-world.eu
