This event is delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with techUK, DSIT, Milton Keynes City Council and Smart City Consultancy.
Join pioneers, leaders, investors, policymakers, government representatives and academics to discover the latest robotics technologies and explore opportunities to enhance services, and create safer, more resilient smart city systems in transport, energy, healthcare, waste management, education, and public safety.
About
This full-day event forms part of the Innovate UK Robotics Adoption programme and will bring together robotics ecosystem stakeholders to discuss how to harness the UK robotic capability to power mass robotic adoption.
Discussion topics include:
- How automation can close the UK productivity gap
- Support for SMEs in digital transformation
- Global competitiveness of the UK robotics industry
- How to enhance resilience and agility across sectors
Those interested in showcasing, investing or developing a deeper understanding of the opportunities ahead, can use this showcase as a platform for innovation to meet commercial impact:
- Hear from industry experts and ask questions relevant to you / your business.
- Find out how innovation needs and solutions address real world challenges.
- Make connections with innovators, businesses, researchers, funders, and policymakers.
- Meet potential project collaborators to drive the next wave of robotics adoption.
- Experience the full landscape from early-stage prototypes to market-ready solutions.
- See the future of UK robotics and gain early insights into government initiatives.
Attendees will also be able to see robotics in action and book 1-1 meetings with decision-makers, experts, academics, robotics businesses and investors.
Full agenda and speakers will be announced in due course.
This showcase is open to anyone interested in the future of robotics. Find out more and register here: Robotics Industry Showcase 2026
