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We are delighted to offer a sneak peek at our 2026 speaker faculty, alongside key themes for The Advanced Materials Show and The Advanced Ceramics Show. This year’s programme is designed to tackle the sector’s most critical challenges, while shining a spotlight on the breadth of innovation and use cases emerging from the advanced ceramics and materials sectors.

Attendees will hear from a diverse range of speakers who will share their expertise and real-world experience. Speaker announcements will be rolling out over the coming weeks, so stay tuned for further updates.

Application Themes Include:

Advanced materials and ceramics are moving from the research pipeline into real-world application at pace, driven by demand across aerospace, defence, energy and next-generation manufacturing. From novel composites and technical ceramics to breakthroughs in processing and additive techniques, the sector is translating years of fundamental science into commercial opportunity. With supply chain resilience and domestic capability rising up the industrial agenda, 2026 marks a pivotal moment for UK advanced materials to assert itself on the global stage.

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With more exhibitors, more partners and a strengthened conference line up, the 2026 event will be our biggest and most influential edition to date – and the perfect platform to stay ahead of the curve.