Malaysian University FET@100 Poster Challenge for Students
Closing Date: 20 February 2026
FET @ 100 – From the First Idea to the Future of Intelligence
Date: 4 March 2026
Venue: IEEE EDTM 2026, SPICE, Penang, Malaysia
Register Today : https://forms.gle/72HxcAc8tgJq9C9u9
In 2025, we will reach an important milestone: 100 years of the Field Effect Transistor (FET). The first concept of the FET was documented in a Canadian patent filed by Julius Lilienfeld on 22 October 1925. Over the past century, the development and innovations of the FET have been fundamental in enabling integrated circuits for computing, memory, communications, and countless other applications.
Target Participants
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students from Malaysian universities
- Disciplines include (but are not limited to):
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Microelectronics & Nanoengineering
- Physics & Materials Science
- Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Applied Sciences
Participation is open to individual students or small teams (2–3 members).
- Participation Fee: None (Free)
- Registration Method: Google Form (online)
Event Format
The Poster Challenge will be conducted as a full-day educational programme on 4 March 2026, fully integrated within EDTM 2026.
Programme Highlights:
- Students are invited to attend the entire day programme, including:
- Plenary Talks
- Keynote & Industry Sessions
- Educational Activities
- Poster exhibition area within the EDTM venue
- Direct interaction with conference delegates, academics, and industry professionals
Poster Specifications:
- Size: A1 (Portrait)
- Format: Printed poster
- Language: English
- Content must align with the FET100 theme
Suggested sub-themes include:
- Evolution of the Field-Effect Transistor
- FETs in AI, IoT, and Edge Computing
- Beyond CMOS: New Materials & Devices
- FETs for Healthcare, Energy & Sustainability
- The Next 100 Years of Transistor Technology
Judging & Evaluation
Judging Time:
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 4 March 2026
Judging Panel:
- Renowned local experts from:
- IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS) Malaysia Chapters
- Malaysian academia and industry
Evaluation Criteria:
| Criterion | Weight |
| Technical understanding & accuracy | 30% |
| Creativity & originality | 25% |
| Visual communication & clarity | 20% |
| Relevance to FET100 theme | 15% |
| Future vision & impact | 10% |
6. Awards & Incentives
Prizes will be awarded in the form of travel reimbursement to support student participation:
| Rank | Award |
| 🥇 1st Prize | RM300 |
| 🥈 2nd Prize | RM200 |
| 🥉 3rd Prize | RM100 |
| 4th – 10th Place | RM50 each |
All participants will receive:
- Certificate of Participation under EDTM 2026 Educational Activities
- Opportunity to attend EDTM plenaries and industry sessions on 4 March 2026
Winners will be announced during the EDTM 2026 Closing Ceremony.