Agenda/ Programme
All times are in the Europe/London timezone.
Day 1 | Tuesday 21 October 2026
Time |
Session |
Description |
09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration, Refreshments & Networking |
Arrival, registration and opportunities to connect with fellow delegates. |
09:30 - 09:45 |
Welcome & Opening Remarks |
Introduction to the event objectives, challenge themes and collaboration opportunities. |
09:45 - 11:15 |
Industry Challenge Showcase |
Six Industry challenge owners present real-world challenges requiring innovative and collaborative solutions. |
11:15 - 11:45 |
Networking Break |
Meet challenge owners and continue discussions with delegates. |
11:45 - 13:15 |
Collaboration Marketplace |
Interactive roundtable sessions where delegates explore challenge themes, share ideas and identify partnership opportunities. |
13:15 - 13:45 |
Networking Lunch |
Continue conversations and build new connections across the innovation community. |
13:45 - 14:30 |
Future Opportunities Discussion |
Exploring emerging opportunities across nuclear, fusion, robotics, digital technologies and advanced manufacturing. |
14:30 - 14:45 |
ACORN Collaboration Support & Next Steps |
Learn about funding opportunities, support mechanisms and routes to collaborative project development. |
14:45 - 15:00 |
Networking Break |
Refreshments and informal networking. |
15:00 - 16:15 |
JET & Culham Tour |
Guided tour of Culham's internationally recognised fusion and technology facilities. |
16:15 - 17:30 |
Challenge Showcase Feedback Session |
Challenge owners share key insights, collaboration opportunities and outcomes from the day. |
Day 2 | Wednesday 22 October 2026
Time |
Parallel Sessions |
Description |
09:00 - 12:00 |
RACE Tour & Demonstrations |
Explore robotics and autonomous systems capabilities through guided tours and demonstrations.(Optional) |
09:00 - 12:00 |
Meet the Challenge Owners |
Pre-booked discussions with challenge owners to explore potential solutions and collaboration opportunities. |
09:00 - 12:00 |
Collaboration Discussions |
Dedicated meeting space for delegates to develop ideas, partnerships and future projects. |
09:00 - 12:00 |
Funding Surgery |
One-to-one sessions providing advice on funding routes, eligibility and support available through ACORN. |
12:00 - 12:30 |
Close & Next Steps |
Event wrap-up, key actions and opportunities for continued engagement and project development. |