Dear ACRC colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to the ACRC Research Retreat 2026, which will take place on February 24–25, 2026, at Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel.
The retreat brings together industry researchers, faculty members, and graduate students in hardware engineering for two days of technical exchange, research presentations, and cross-disciplinary discussions.
Following last year’s positive feedback, this year’s program will include additional time for discussions and meaningful interactions among participants.
Photo album from last year’s retreat – ACRC retreat 2025
Theme of the 2026 Retreat
Breaking Barriers in Scalable Computing Platforms: Energy, Connectivity, Security & Education
As AI workloads continue to reshape modern computing, scalable hardware platforms face new and complex challenges.
This year, we will focus on four domains that are defining the direction of innovation in our field:
- Energy Efficiency
Low-power design, sustainable computing, edge AI, In Meomry Computing - Connectivity & High-Speed Data Movement
Chiplets, die-to-die, wireline, photonics, wireless beyond 5G. - Hardware Security for AI Systems
Secure architectures, confidential computing, resilience to attacks. - Engineering education in the AI era
Skills, workflows, AI-assisted design, academy–industry collaboration.
These themes reflect insights raised throughout the year in joint academic–industry discussions and advisory council meetings.
Detailed agenda will be published 5 weeks prior to the event.
Why Attend?
- Engage with cutting-edge research in scalable computing platforms.
- Participate in in-depth technical discussions with leading experts.
- Explore opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry.
- Contribute to shaping the next generation of hardware engineers.
- Enjoy extended networking and informal interactions in a relaxed environment.
Program Highlights
- Keynote lectures by leading researchers
- Research talks from academia and industry
- Graduate student flash talks and poster sessions
- Roundtable discussions on emerging challenges
- Excursion in the Upper Galilee region
- Extended mingling and connection-building opportunities
Practical Details
- Dates: February 24–25, 2026
- Location: Pastoral Kfar Blum Hotel
- Registration deadline: February 4, 2026
- Participants: Industry researchers, faculty members, graduate students
- Cost:
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- ACRC members receive 2-4 invitations at no cost, depending on their membership level
- 600 NIS per faculty member
- 300 NIS per graduate student
- 1800 NIS per all other participants
- Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to one week before the event.
Registration link – Registration for the ACRC Research Retreat 2026
For additional information, please contact Ofira Levanon – levanon.o@technion.ac.il
Warm regards,
ACRC research retreat team
Prof. Ariel Cohen,
Prof. Shahar Kvatinsky
Tami Sasporta
Ofira Levanon