Suggestions for finding literature related to Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems

Top and high level conferences and symposia:

Mid and low level conferences, symposia and workshops:

Note, there are many more related workshops, usually co-located with one of the above conferences or symposia.
For a ranking of machine learning conferences see http://www.guide2research.com/topconf/machine-learning

Journals:

Many good journals (and other conferences) can be found at:
E.g. have a look at (especially at the ACM and IEEE transaction journals: