We are excited to share news of Innovate UK’s Materials Research Exchange 2026 (MRE 2026) Advanced Materials for the Future Conference, sponsored by The Henry Royce Institute. This flagship event brings together the UK’s materials research and innovation community.

• 18th – 20th February 2026
• Business Design Centre, London

Why attend MRE 2026?

• Advanced Materials for the Future Conference: Hear cutting-edge insights from UK researchers across sectors such as critical materials, textiles, biomaterials, polymers, composites, smart materials, and more.
• Investor Showcase: An exclusive platform for companies to introduce their groundbreaking innovations to an audience of investors fascinated by the materials sector. If you are a UK-registered company developing the next generation of materials technologies, express your interest for the Investor Showcase.
• Cross-sector collaboration: Networking across academia, industry and investors to drive technology translation and commercialisation.
• 1,500+ delegates: Join a large, engaged audience including researchers, innovators, policymakers and manufacturers.

To secure your place for Innovate UK’s Material Research Exchange, please click here.