UK Photonics Leadership Group

Microelectronics UK featuring Photonics UK
2026-09-29 - 2026-09-30 | ExCel Centre London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The UK’s microelectronics and semiconductor industry is poised for significant growth, driven by increasing demand across key sectors such as automotive, telecommunications, defence and healthcare.
Given this robust outlook, Microelectronics UK incorporating Photonics UK, Semiconductors UK and and Embedded Systems UK and has a pivotal role to play in showcasing cutting-edge innovations, fostering collaboration, expediting domestic and international trade, while highlighting the UK’s leadership in photonics, compound semiconductors and semiconductor design.
Attendees will gain insights into market trends, establish and explore strategic and commercial partnerships, and leverage emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving global landscape, with focused content on photonic, semiconductors and embedded systems all in one place.

Photonics Means 2026
2026-10-01 | Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow, 99 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
The second, Photonics Means, meeting in Glasgow will bring together the UK photonics community building on the successful 20025 edition at the technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow.
Meeting demand for an annual gathering of the UK photonics community bringing together the next generation of photonics innovators, spotlights on key regional strengths around the UK and inspiration from the thought leaders in the field. Photonics Means will feature a table top exhibition and a range of talks across three themes of technology, growth and people. Maximising network and interaction across industry and academia and between all career stages Photonics Means is an ideal opportunity to gain insights into what photonics will mean for your future products, profits, career and research.
Thursday 1 October 2025, 8am to 6pm, Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD
