Panel Discussion

Panel Discussions

The ISTFA 2026 Panel Discussions will bring together leading experts from industry, academia, and government to explore the most timely and complex challenges facing the failure analysis and reliability community. These sessions are designed to foster open dialogue, share diverse perspectives, and encourage meaningful discussion around critical technical and professional topics.

Panel discussions at ISTFA complement the technical program by offering interactive, conversation-driven sessions that examine trends, lessons learned, and future directions across a wide range of failure analysis disciplines.

What to Expect

While the full panel lineup is still in development, ISTFA 2026 panel discussions will typically feature:

  • Expert-led discussions on current challenges and emerging trends in failure analysis

  • Cross-industry perspectives from semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, defense, and energy

  • Interactive audience engagement through Q&A and moderated dialogue

  • Real-world insights drawn from case studies and field experience

  • Forward-looking discussions on innovation, workforce development, and evolving analytical techniques

Panel topics may include technical deep dives, industry outlooks, professional development themes, and emerging technologies shaping the future of failure analysis.

Panel Lineup & Schedule 

As ISTFA 2026 approaches, confirmed panel sessions will be announced on this page, including:

  • Panel topics and session descriptions

  • Moderator and panelist information

  • Dates, times, and locations

  • Featured themes and discussion objectives

Stay Tuned

We encourage attendees to check back regularly for panel discussion updates as the ISTFA 2026 program continues to take shape.