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As AI, cloud computing and high density workloads accelerate, the UK faces a critical question: can its energy system keep pace with data centre-driven digital growth?

Read techUK's updates from Day 2 of the AI Impact Summit, New Delhi.

Guest blog by Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa

techUK is inviting contributions for its forthcoming Robotics and Automation report, building on insights from the 2025 Robotics and Automation Sprint Campaign. Members and industry organisations are encouraged to submit case studies and perspectives to help showcase innovation, inform policy and support wider adoption of robotics across the UK.

Watch The Royal Society's short film, Technology for an Inclusive World, which accompanies its Disability Technology Report.

Catch up on the action from techUK's Future Telecoms Conference 2026.

On 4 February, techUK hosted the latest instalment of its Quantum Readiness Series, bringing together experts from across the UK’s quantum ecosystem to explore how rapidly developing quantum technologies are moving from research into real‑world deployment.  

The Tallinn Mechanism has launched the TM Platform, a new portal providing information on cyber delivery opportunities and collaboration in support of Ukraine’s civilian cyber resilience. Cyber companies can register to access tenders and partnership opportunities, with a dedicated webinar available for the UK sector to outline how to engage.

Read our round-up of The Economist’s first annual Water Summit 2026.

Airbus Endeavr Wales, a partnership with the Welsh Government, has announced new 2026 research funding to support innovation across advanced manufacturing, AI, cyber security and sustainability. The latest challenges focus on low observability simulation and multi-domain communications, with funding available to eligible Wales-based organisations.