Who We Are…
The International Microelectronics and Packaging Society (IMAPS) is the largest society dedicated to the advancement and growth of microelectronics and electronics packaging technologies through professional education and training, interaction with industry and networking amongst professionals and academics. Founded in 1967, IMAPS has professional members in 23 North American chapters and 21 international chapters.
IMAPS Europe comprises 13 independent local IMAPS Chapters that embrace the community of microelectronics packaging engineers throughout Europe. Their members number over 1500 individuals plus additional corporate members in some chapters. Membership is always local to a chapter.
The IMAPS European chapters organize national and international seminars, workshops and conferences, the flagship event being the EMPC, which is held every odd year interleaved with ESTC every even year with mutual access to both events.
Latest News
ICEP24 in Japan
IMAPS-Europe has friendships with IMAPS organisations around the world. Amongst these are close cordial contacts and conversations with our colleagues in Japan and Taiwan and […]IMAPS and ISHM – serving the microelectronics community over the decades
From the founding of ISHM in the 1960s to its evolution into IMAPS today, the Microelectronics and Photonics community has enjoyed and benefitted from the global […]
In Memory of Nihal
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Nihal.
Nihal dedicated many years of his life to voluntary service within IMAPS. He began his involvement in the United Kingdom and later took on significant responsibilities at the European level, particularly within the European Liaison Council (ELC). As Secretary of the ELC, Nihal played a key role in representing the European IMAPS chapters on the global stage, including strong engagement with our counterparts in North America and Asia.
His commitment extended far beyond administrative duties. Nihal was a vital contributor to the biennial flagship conference, EMPC, where he frequently took on important organizational roles. He also acted as a bridge among local IMAPS chapters across the European Union, fostering collaboration and community throughout the region.
Nihal will be remembered not only for his unwavering dedication and professionalism, but also for his warmth, kindness, and the true friendship he offered to so many of us.
We will deeply miss his presence at our events — always friendly, engaged, and supportive. We also fondly remember his wife, who often accompanied him and whose kind presence was equally appreciated. We extend our heartfelt thanks to her for supporting Nihal in his tireless work for IMAPS over the years, and we will miss her within our community.
Nihal leaves behind a legacy of service, connection, and friendship. He will be greatly missed.
Events
EMPC 2025
The 25th European Microelectronics & Packaging ConferenceThe European Microelectronics and Packaging Conference (EMPC 2025) is the premier international conference for microelectronics packaging, owned and sponsored by IMAPS-Europe and co-sponsored by IEEE-EPS. The […] more
EMPC 2025
The 25th European Microelectronics & Packaging ConferenceWorld Trade Center, Grenoble | France
San Diego, USA
Arizona, USA
MERCURE Hotel - LA ROCHELLE
MiNaPAD 2026
Micro/Nano-Electronics Packaging & Assembly, Design and Manufacturing ForumGrenoble, France
POWER 2026
From Nano to Macro Power Electronics and Packaging European WorkshopTOURS, France
EMPC 2027
European Microelectronics & Packaging ConferenceIngolstadt, Germany
Chapter News
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The 2023 autumn conference recap
We can look back on a successful annual IMAPS conference. In 20 presentations, the latest results on assembly and connection technology were presented, primarily from the scientific field....
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10th IMAPS Flash Conference 2024
With pleasure, we invite all prospective authors to participate in the 10th IMAPS flash Conference 2024 "Future of the semiconductor industry in the Czech Republic and in the world" which will be held at 24. – 25. October 2024. The conference will be organized by IMAPS CZ & SK in cooperation with Brno University of Technology and the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster. The aim is to present the developments in the semiconductor industry both domestically and globally, as well as innovative advancements in microelectronic technologies, with the purpose of bridging the gap between the scientific and academic community and the industry....
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