Emerging Tech & Innovation in 2026

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The technology landscape is shifting fast. From the compute infrastructure powering the next generation of AI to the robotics systems being deployed across UK industry, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for emerging and converging technologies. 

This webinar is your chance to hear directly from the techUK team about what the Emerging Technology & Innovation programme has planned for the year ahead, and how you can get involved. 

What we'll cover 

• The 2026 priorities for techUK's Emerging Technology & Innovation programme 

• Our year-long Frontier Compute focus, exploring how the UK can lead on the next generation of compute 

• The newly launched Robotics programme, driving responsible adoption of robotics at scale across the UK 

• Updates on our Photonics focus report and wider tech convergence activity 

• How members can shape the agenda through speaking, writing, partnering, sponsoring, and contributing to policy recommendations 

Presenters 

Why attend? 

Whether you're a technology company looking to influence government policy, showcase your expertise, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this session will give you a clear picture of where techUK is focusing its energy in 2026 and the practical ways you can plug in. 

The session will be presented by techUK's Emerging Technology and Innovation team, with time set aside for audience Q&A. 

Not a techUK member? If you're part of techUK's Emerging Tech Network or the wider programme, this is essential viewing. Not yet a member? Find out more about joining techUK. 

Register now to secure your place. 

techUK's Emerging Tech Network 

The Emerging Tech Network (ETN) will bring together over 200 of techUK’s most innovative member companies working across a wide range of emerging technologies and sectors.

It will serve as the Emerging Tech programme’s first port of call for everything from the sourcing of member case studies for reports and sharing of speaking and writing opportunities to the gathering of feedback on potential techUK policy recommendations.

Representatives of techUK member companies with expertise in emerging technology strategy, policy, regulation, funding, communications, or services can sign up to the ETN here.