NXP Tech Days Detroit

October 28-29, 2026

Saint John's Resort

Learn. Connect. Engineer What’s Next.

Join us for a full day of expert-led technical training, live demos and hands-on sessions, designed to help you build the next generation of automotive and embedded systems.

Experience the energy of Tech Days Detroit

NXP Tech Days is built around real engineering challenges and hands-on learning. Watch highlights from last year’s event and get ready for what’s next.

Hands-On Workshops

Experience the power of in-person training through expert-led, intensive workshops that combine deep technical instruction with hands-on access to boards and software—enabling you to build, test and apply what you learn in real time.

Take home a free FRDM board

Get hands-on with the new FRDM Automotive ecosystem. Explore real designs, ask technical questions and see how FRDM supports development from prototyping to production. Have your motor spinning, configure a CAN gateway or develop a secure Ethernet end-node in less than 30 minutes during our hands-on sessions. 

OPENING KEYNOTE

From Software-Defined to AI-Defined Vehicle

Hear from our leaders on how the shift to AI-defined vehicles is reshaping automotive innovation.

Jens Hinrichsen,
Executive Vice President and General Manager, Analog and Automotive Embedded Systems, NXP.

Experience the engineer's playground

Explore an interactive tech lab where engineers explore the latest NXP and partner innovations through immersive demos, hands-on platforms and direct access to experts solving real design. challenges.

What to expect?

  • Immersive technology demonstrations
  • NXP and ecosystem partner innovations
  • Meet engineers and experts
  • Ask design and development questions
  • Network with fellow engineers

When?

  • October 28: Lunch & Evening Reception, 5:00-6:30 pm
  • October 29: Lunch

Who should attend

Developers and Engineers 

Embedded systems engineers and developers looking to deepen their technical expertise.

 

Designers and Architects 

Product designers and architects exploring the latest in automotive, industrial and IoT solutions.

 

Decision Makers and Innovators

Technical decision-makers and innovators seeking insights into emerging technologies and trends.

 

FAQs

Is the event free to attend?

Yes, NXP Tech Days are free training events. Content is primarily designed to provide skills building for embedded systems engineers and address topics at the forefront of the industry, so there is no charge to our attendees to participate.

 

Is it required that I schedule classes in advance?

No, you can login using the email you provided during registration and select classes or modify your schedule at any time.

 

When and where will I receive the session presentations?

Presentations will be available at www.nxp.com/TechDays. Attendees will receive an email with a link to the presentations after the event ends.

 

Do you serve snacks or meals during the conference?

Absolutely! Each morning begins with breakfast items and there are plenty of snacks and refreshments throughout the day. A complimentary lunch at midday and a networking reception with heavy appetizers, beer and wine open bar will take place at the close of the event.

 

I have registered but I cannot find my confirmation email.

Contact the NXP events team at eventreg@nxp.com and we can help get you into your profile.

 

An error message pops up when I try to register.

Be sure to use a company email; personal email domains such as gmail, yahoo, etc., are not accepted. Additionally, we do not allow competitors to attend NXP Tech Days events. If you began a registration and did not complete it, the system may not your email as already registered. Message eventreg@nxp.com to resolve the issue.

 

I would like to attend a session marked "NDA"; am I allowed to schedule it?

All attendees for this type of session will need to have a signed and current NDA with NXP or work for a company who has an NDA with NXP. You can check this ahead of time by emailing eventreg@nxp.com.

 

I'd like to stay at the resort during the conference; is there an event discount?

The majority of our attendees are local and do not stay at the resort; therefore, we do not offer a room discount. You are very welcome to contact the hotel directly to reserve a room if you choose to stay on property during the conference.

 

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