We are pleased to host the first Winter 2026 Fidus Systems FPGA Drop-In session, launching a new series of industry-supported student engagement events focused on practical FPGA and SoC design.
Fidus engineers—Dessislav Valkov and Arnold Balish—will be on campus to meet with students, answer questions, and discuss real-world design workflows, tools, and career paths in digital hardware and FPGA engineering.
Date: Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: FPGA Drop-In Center, ME (Mackenzie) 4166
Format: Informal drop-in mentoring and discussion (no formal presentation)
Who should attend: Undergraduate and graduate students interested in FPGA, digital design, verification, and embedded systems
Students are welcome to bring questions related to coursework, projects, toolflows, design best practices, and industry expectations. This event marks the first of several Winter 2026 sessions as part of our growing collaboration with Fidus Systems, aimed at bridging academic learning with industry practice.