BIOForward 2026
One day at Harwell on partnering with the UK's most advanced research facilities — across AI, quantum, space, defence, energy and materials.
What it is
A new one-day forum for R&D organisations of any size that want to work with the scientific facilities, instruments and expert teams available to UK industry. The programme runs across multiple concurrent stages, organised around Industrial Strategy themes: AI, quantum, space, defence, life sciences, clean energy and advanced materials. Expect keynotes, focused facility presentations, industry panels, demonstrations and one-to-one partnering sessions.
It's held in CO:LABS, Harwell's new collaboration building, and closes with an evening reception marking the building's official opening.
Details
| When | Thursday 8 October 2026, 10am – 5pm, followed by an evening reception. |
| Where | CO:LABS, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Didcot |
| Cost | ENGINE is free to attend for employees in commercial R&D roles, Investors, UKRI, Academic and Public Sector staff. Register your interest by completing the form below. Service Providers are welcome to attend and exhibit at the summit but are asked to purchase tickets and/or exhibition space. Tickets can be purchased below. |
| Who it's for | R&D organisations of any size — industry, academia, investors and public sector teams looking to partner with UK research capability. |
| Organiser | Harwell Campus |
Book
One day at CO:LABS, Harwell Campus.
Registration is by expression of interest.
