Design Automation Conference — 2026
July 26-29, 2026
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment CenterLong Beach, California, United States
Hardware Automation Microarchitecture Computer Architecture Engineering
The Design Automation Conference (DAC) is the premier event for electronic design automation (EDA), chip design, and the semiconductor design ecosystem, covering logic and physical design, verification, hardware security, AI-driven design tools, and the path from chips to complete systems. Branded “The Chips to Systems Conference,” the 63rd DAC takes place July 26-29, 2026, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, the first time the conference is held in that city. DAC draws a strong mix of academic researchers and semiconductor industry attendees, with a large exhibition floor alongside the technical program. Long Beach is about 25 minutes from Long Beach Airport (LGB) and roughly 40 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Venue
Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center
300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
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Our picks for Design Automation Conference attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Best Western Plus Hotel at the Convention Center
1225 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90813
Budget-friendly three-star with free parking and a pool, the most affordable branded option near the convention centre - best suited to cost-conscious...
Courtyard by Marriott Long Beach Downtown
500 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Official PyCon US conference hotel at a more accessible price point than the Hyatt and Westin, with a pool and gym a...
Hilton Long Beach
701 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90831
Full-service Hilton a short walk from the Long Beach Convention Center with a pool, fitness center, and on-site dining - a reliable...
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
200 S Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
The official PyCon US headquarters hotel, connected to the Long Beach Convention Center by a short covered walkway - the closest and...
The Westin Long Beach
333 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Four-star Westin on the Long Beach waterfront and one of the official PyCon US conference hotels, a short walk from the convention...