Join us for ECExpo 2026 on Friday, April 3
ECExpo 2026 will feature department highlights, a student poster session and a student-led networking event. Students will also be showcasing senior design projects, and a number of industry partners and student clubs will host tables and demonstrations throughout the day.
ECExpo is a fun event where alumni and industry partners can connect with students and faculty, learn about exciting developments in our department's education and research, and share ideas about future plans.
For questions or to learn more about registration, please contact Pam Singh at [email protected].
- Registration and Coffee - 9:30 a.m., Kemper Hall Lobby
- Enjoy a light breakfast and networking, as well as coffee with COFFEE (Club of Future Female Electrical Engineers).
- Welcome, Opening Remarks and Keynote Presentation by Jin Bains - 10:15 a.m., Kemper Hall 1127
- "Riding the Waves: From RF Engineer to CEO"
Presented by Jin Bains, Chief Executive Officer, Mini-Circuits
Jin Bains graduated from UC Davis with a bachelor's degree in 1994. After graduation, Jin joined Hewlett-Packard as an RF Engineer, rose through the ranks at Agilent to become an R&D Project Engineer in 2004, joined National Instruments, where he became VP of R&D, RF and Wireless Products from 2012-2017. He then joined Facebook as the Head of SoCal Connectivity, and recently became the Director, Engineering, Project Kuiper at Amazon, which is “an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.” Bains is a member of the ECE Board of Advisors. - Opening of the André Knoesen ECE Teaching Laboratory - 11:30 a.m., Kemper Hall Lobby
- A ceremony to open the newly renovated André Knoesen ECE Teaching Laboratory, with remarks from UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May, Dean of Engineering Richard L. Corsi, and UC Davis alum, former CEO of Silvaco and longtime supporter of our department, Babak Taheri.
- Lunch - 12 p.m., Kemper Courtyard
- Enjoy lunch in the beautiful open space of the Kemper Courtyard. Student posters will be available for browsing in the Kemper Lobby at 12:45 p.m.
- Department Awards and Highlights - 1 p.m., Kemper Hall 1127
- Department Chair Saif Islam will provide an overview of our department's research, funding and teaching successes. Distinguished Alumni and Rising Star awards will be presented.
- From Classroom to Career: Live Q&A with Faculty, Alumni and Industry Leaders - 1:15 p.m., Kemper 1127
- Learn how our faculty, alumni and partners have translated their ECE experiences from UC Davis to successful careers in industry.
- Student Poster Session and Reception - 2 p.m., Kemper Hall Lobby and Courtyard
- See posters highlighting some of the amazing work of our students. Best Poster awards will be presented at 3:45 p.m.
- Student-Led Networking Event - 4 p.m., Kemper Hall Courtyard and Lobby
- Join the Industry Immersion Mixer hosted by the COFFEE, IEEE Student Club and the ECE Graduate Student Association. There will be games, food and fun!
Guest Parking Instructions
Directions to Kemper Hall, the nearest parking lot and instructions for securing a parking permit are available on our Visit Us page.
Watch a recap of ECExpo 2025, "New Directions."
