History – IEEE Workshop on Signal and Power Integrity

Originally known as IEEE Workshop on Signal Propagation on Interconnects, the first two editions of the SPI workshop were held in Travemünde, Germany, in 1997 and 1998, before moving to Titisee-Neustadt and Magdeburg. The 2001 edition marked a change, as it was the first time the workshop was held outside Germany, taking place in Venice, Italy. The subsequent editions alternated between Germany and Italy, and from 2008 onwards, France, Belgium and Portugal have been added to the venues list.

In what was a significant step, the 2012 edition in Sorrento, Italy, introduced a shift in the workshop’s scope, with the modification of Signal Propagation on Interconnects to the more inclusive Signal and Power Integrity. This change mirrored the evolution of the high-speed electronics field itself, since in modern electronic systems Signal Integrity (SI) is inseparably linked to Power Integrity (PI).

In its kernel, the event’s identity is shaped by multiple elements that collectively define its enduring success. First, combining high-quality peer-reviewed technical content with a rigorous publication process in the IEEE Xplore® Digital Library, which solidifies its academic credibility. Second, maintaining an in-person format from its inception, a deliberate choice to maximize personal interactions and networking among attendees. Third, ensuring a rich technical program, complemented by vibrant social events that strengthen a sense of community. And finally, actively fostering the next generation of researchers on the SPI field, by promoting a Best Student Paper Award and Student Travel Grants.

Overall, the continuity of the SPI workshop series is an unequivocal testament to its sustained relevance in a rapidly evolving technical field, and a clear indication of an effective formula that keeps driving excellence and innovation in Signal and Power Integrity.

IEEE SPI Workshop Editions

EDITION	YEAR	DATE	COUNTRY	VENUE	CHAIR(S)
1	1997	May 14-16	Germany	Travemünde	Joachim P. Mucha, University of Hannover Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover
2	1998	May 13-15	Germany	Travemünde	Joachim P. Mucha, University of Hannover Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover
3	1999	May 19-21	Germany	Titisee-Neustadt	Joachim P. Mucha, University of Hannover Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover
4	2000	May 17-19	Germany	Magdeburg	Joachim P. Mucha, University of Hannover Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover
5	2001	May 13-16	Italy	Venice	Flavio G. Canavero, Politecnico di Torino Ivan A. Maio, Politecnico di Torino
6	2002	May 12-15	Italy	Pisa	Flavio G. Canavero, Politecnico di Torino Ivan A. Maio, Politecnico di Torino
7	2003	May 11-14	Italy	Siena	Flavio G. Canavero, Politecnico di Torino Ivan A. Maio, Politecnico di Torino
8	2004	May 09-12	Germany	Heidelberg	Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover Uwe Arz, PTB Braunschweig
9	2005	May 10-13	Germany	Garmisch-Partenkirchen	Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover Uwe Arz, PTB Braunschweig
10	2006	May 09-12	Germany	Berlin	Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover Uwe Arz, PTB Braunschweig
11	2007	May 13-16	Italy	Ruta di Camogli	Flavio G. Canavero, Politecnico di Torino Ivan A. Maio, Politecnico di Torino
12	2008	May 12-15	France	Avignon	Denis Deschacht, University of Montpellier Fabrice Huret, University of Brest
13	2009	May 12-15	France	Strasbourg	Denis Deschacht, University of Montpellier Fabrice Huret, University of Brest
14	2010	May 09-12	Germany	Hildesheim	Hartmut Grabinski, University of Hannover Uwe Arz, PTB Braunschweig
15	2011	May 08-11	Italy	Naples	Antonio Maffucci, University of Cassino Giovanni Miano, University of Naples
16	2012	May 13-16	Italy	Sorrento	Antonio Maffucci, University of Cassino Giovanni Miano, University of Naples
17	2013	May 12-15	France	Paris	José Schutt-Ainé, University of Illinois
18	2014	May 11-14	Belgium	Ghent	Daniel De Zutter, Ghent University
19	2015	May 10-13	Germany	Berlin	Ivan Ndip, Fraunhofer IZM
20	2016	May 08-11	Italy	Turin	Stefano Grivet-Talocia, Politecnico di Torino
21	2017	May 07-10	Italy	Lake Maggiore	Stefano Grivet-Talocia, Politecnico di Torino
22	2018	May 22-25	France	Brest	Mihai Telescu, University of Brest
23	2019	June 18-21	France	Chambéry	Mihai Telescu, University of Brest
24	2020		Cancelled due to COVID-19		Elmar Griese, University of Siegen Thomas Kühler, University of Siegen
25	2021	May 10-12	Germany	Online Conference	Elmar Griese, University of Siegen Thomas Kühler, University of Siegen
26	2022	May 22-25	Germany	Siegen	Elmar Griese, University of Siegen Thomas Kühler, University of Siegen
27	2023	May 07-10	Portugal	Aveiro	Joana Catarina Mendes, Institute of Telecommunications Stefano Grivet-Talocia, Politecnico di Torino
28	2024	May 12-15	Portugal	Lisbon	Joana Catarina Mendes, Institute of Telecommunications
29	2025	May 11-14	Italy	Gaeta	Antonio Maffucci, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio
30	2026	June 14-17	Italy	Turin	Paolo Manfredi, Politecnico di Torino