Tech and Innovation Summit 2026

techUK's fourth annual flagship summit, themed Innovation Nation: From Breakthrough to Breakout. A full day in central London, 09:30 to 18:00, across AI, quantum, robotics, semiconductors and photonics. Keynotes from Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Science, Innovation and Investment, and Julia Lopez MP, Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, so both front benches are on the programme. Also speaking: Sue Daley OBE and Antony Walker of techUK, Professor Paul Newman, founder and CEO of Oxa, Richard Murray, co-founder and CEO of ORCA Computing, and Kirsty Lloyd-Jukes, CEO of Stateful Robotics. Keynotes, fireside chats, panels and a debate on whether government should back winners. Member tickets are free but sold out, with a waiting list and one per organisation. Non-members GBP 170 plus VAT. Why go: the clearest read of the year on where UK industrial policy for tech is heading, with the ministers setting it in the room. Best for deep-tech founders and executives, and anyone doing policy or public affairs.