ES UK – Section 1a: Hero

DESIGN AT THE EDGE.
SCALE DEPLOYMENT.
ENGINEER THE FUTURE.

29 – 30 September 2026 · Excel London

ES UK – Section 1b: Built For

Built for

Embedded Software Engineers
Embedded Systems Architects
Firmware Engineers
Functional Safety Engineers
RTOS Engineers
IoT Engineers
Edge AI Engineers
Embedded Security Specialists
Robotics Engineers
Automation Engineers
PCB & Hardware Design Engineers
Lead Embedded Engineers
Senior Embedded Software Engineers
Heads of Embedded Engineering
Directors of Engineering
R&D Engineers & Managers
Product Development Managers
Technical Directors
CTOs & Heads of Innovation
System Integrators & OEM Engineers
Automotive & Aerospace Electronics Specialists
Defence & Industrial Electronics Specialists
FPGA Engineers
Embedded Linux Engineers
AI & ML Engineers
Control Systems Engineers

ES UK – Section 2: Why Attend

Why Attend

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Cybersecurity & Regulatory Readiness

Navigate the EU Cyber Resilience Act, embedded cybersecurity in AI and IoT systems, and the verification challenges facing safety-critical devices in aerospace and defence — with frank technical guidance from practitioners on the front line.

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AI at the Edge

Secure edge AI, AI inference on constrained hardware, RISC-V architectures and the real engineering tradeoffs of deploying intelligent systems beyond the cloud — sessions built for specialists working at the boundary of silicon and software.

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Industrial & Connected Applications

Smart cities, connected home technologies, connected drone systems, multi-energy flexibility and real-time systems for robotics and industrial automation — technical sessions grounded in real deployment experience.

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Achieving Scale

Over-the-air (OTA) updates, fleet management, and long-term hardware lifecycle strategies. Learn how to build systems that aren't just innovative at launch, but maintainable over years.

Embedded Systems UK Exhibitors

ES UK – Section 4: Programme Preview

Programme Preview

Two Days of
Embedded Systems Intelligence

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Day 1 — Security, Data Centres & the Intelligent Edge

Getting ready for the EU Cyber Resilience Act
The impact of AI & IoT on embedded cybersecurity systems
Verification challenges for increasingly complex safety-critical devices
RISC-V and the future of open architectures
System-first secure edge AI solutions
AI transformation across the microelectronics value chain
Designing human-centric interfaces for complex embedded systems
The future of data centres

Day 2 — Connected Systems & Physical

Building the connected home with embedded intelligence
Embedded innovation in wearables & personal electronics
Smart cities: embedded intelligence for urban infrastructure
Unlocking the true potential of connected drone technology
Embedded systems for multi-energy flexibility
Real-time systems for robotics & industrial applications

Key Topics

Core Themes Driving Embedded Innovation

Edge AI Functional Safety Cybersecurity SoC Wireless Connectivity & SGP.32 RTOS Software-Defined Systems Data Centre Expansion Demands Embedded Software/Hardware Integration Advanced Debugging, Verification & Simulation Power-Efficient & Scalable System Design

Embedded Systems UK 2026 Agenda

29 Sept 2026

10:30 10:40
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Chair's Welcome and Conference Commencement

Speakers

Nitin Dahad, Editor in Chief - EE Times
10:45 11:05
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Getting Ready for the EU Cyber Resilience Act

Speakers

Sue Daley OBE, Director, Technology and Innovation - TechUk
11:10 11:50
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The Impact of AI & IoT on Embedded Cybersecurity Systems (panel)

• Identifying IoT attack surfaces & embedded vulnerabilities • The potential of machine learning for threat detection & response • Why 'secure-by-design' must be a foundational approach

Speakers

Ashish Darbari, Founder & CEO - Axiomise

Poonam Yadav, Professor & Director of SYSTRON Lab - University of York

Aamir Tufail, Electrical Systems Engineer - Eurostar

Dwaraka Atri, Innovation Stream Leader - Schneider Electric

Jacob Jagger, Head of Information Security, Solutions Engineering & Advisory - Onomondo
11:55 12:15
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Verification Challenges for Increasingly Complex Safety-Critical Devices

Speakers

Iain Thomas, Head of Electronics - Rolls-Royce
12:20 12:40
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Wireless Logic session

Speakers

Toby Gasston, Mobile Core Product Manager - Wireless Logic
12:45 13:15
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RISC-V and the Future of Open Architectures
13:15 14:00
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Lunch
14:00 14:20
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System First Secure Edge AI Solutions

Speakers

Amar Abid-Ali, CEO - Novomorphic Ltd
14:25 15:05
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AI Transformation Across the Microelectronics Value Chain (panel)

• Impacts on IP & design workflows • Smarter manufacturing processes • AI-driven optimisation from chip design to Edge AI deployment • Balancing innovation with cost and complexity • Ethical considera …

Speakers

Nitin Dahad, Editor in Chief - EE Times

Sapan Shah, Software Engineering Manager - Eaton

Jakob Ågren, Chief Product Officer - IAR - part of Qt Group

Paul Martin, Global Director of SoC Architecture - Aion Silicon
15:10 15:30
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Designing Human-Centric Interfaces for Complex Embedded Systems

Speakers

Bryan Churchard, Head of Digital Solutions - Johnson Controls
15:35 16:15
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The Future of Data Centers (panel)

•AI-driven infrastructure demands •Energy efficiency at system level •Integration with edge ecosystems •Challenges of scaling: Costs, Power, Cooling

Speakers

Nick Singh, Chief Technology Officer - Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult
16:20 16:25
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Closing Remarks
16:25 16:25
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Day 1 Conference Close

30 Sept 2026

10:00 10:10
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Chair's Welcome and Conference Commencement
10:15 10:55
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Building the Future Workforce in Microelectronics (panel)

• Tackling the gender imbalance • Broadening the future talent pipeline • Upskilling & Reskilling • International collaboration / exchanges

Speakers

Joanna Hart, Space Partnership Director - Space Partnership

Karen Jane Gordon, Systems Engineering People and Capability Lead - Leonardo UK

Vibishna Balagopal, Head of Electronics - Thales

Shahin Mohammad Shahin, Product Engineer - Electronics and Complex Systems - Jaguar Land Rover

Alexandra Leadley, Director of Skills and Workforce - UK Semiconductor Centre
11:00 11:20
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Inspiring Early Careers in Electronics with Educational Partnerships

Speakers

Stewart Edmondson, CEO - UKESF

Krishnapriya C.R, Senior Director of Engineering - ARM LTD.
11:25 11:45
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The Influence of AI on Entry Level Roles & the Skills Gap

With the potential of AI to replace a large number of entry level jobs in Microelectronics, how do we bridge the gap to ensure development of new experts without starting at entry level?

Speakers

Florian Kaesen, Director - Value Chain Integration - Intel
11:45 12:00
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Morning Break
12:00 12:40
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Building the Connected Home with Embedded Intelligence (panel)

• Real-time monitoring & automation of mundane tasks • Enhanced energy management and savings • Increased home security through smart surveillance • Interoperability for smart appliances & connected d …

Speakers

Vibhu Bhandari, Director Engineering - Eaton

Philip Steele, Future Technologies Evangelist - Octopus Energy
12:45 13:05
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Embedded Innovation in Wearables & Personal Electronics
13:05 14:00
( Your local time: - )

Lunch
14:00 14:40
( Your local time: - )

Smart Cities: Embedded Intelligence for Urban Infrastructure (panel)

• Embedded systems & edge AI for real-time urban monitoring & decision-making • Connecting transport, energy, & public services through digital infrastructure • Balancing innovation with data privacy, …

Speakers

Louis Moreau, Head of Developer Relations - Edge Impulse

Pierre Drezet, Director - INX

Olga Rubešová, Engineering Manager - Eaton
14:45 15:15
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Unlocking the True Potential of Connected Drone Technology

Speakers

Kapil Mittal, Global Head of Digital Airspace - Ericsson
15:20 15:40
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Embedded Systems for Multi Energy Flexibility

Speakers

Murajith Muraleedharan, Director of Portfolio Management & Digitisation Strategy - Honeywell Thermal Solutions
15:45 16:05
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Real-Time Systems for Robotics & Industrial Applications (Fireside Talk)
16:05 16:10
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Closing Remarks
16:10 16:10
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Day 2 Conference Close

Embedded Systems UK 2026 Speakers

ES UK – Section 5: Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Shaped by Industry Leaders

The Embedded Systems UK programme is shaped by an advisory board drawn from across the UK embedded systems and microelectronics ecosystem — ensuring the content reflects the real technical challenges and strategic priorities facing the sector.

UKESF

Stewart Edmondson

CEO

University of York

Poonam Yadav

Professor & Director of SYSTRON Lab

Honeywell Thermal Solutions

Murajith Muraleedharan

Director of Portfolio Management & Digitisation Strategy

Rolls-Royce

Iain Thomas

Head of Electronics

Intel

Florian Kaesen

Director — Value Chain Integration

Arm Ltd.

Krishnapriya C.R

Senior Director of Engineering

Thales

Vibishna Balagopal

Head of Electronics

Eaton

Vibhu Bhandari

Director Engineering

ES UK – Section 6: What You'll Gain

What You'll Gain

Technical clarity on EU Cyber Resilience Act obligations and how to build compliant embedded products from the ground up
Deep understanding of verification approaches for safety-critical devices in aerospace, defence and automotive environments
Practical insight into deploying AI and machine learning securely at the edge on constrained embedded hardware
Knowledge of RISC-V's growing role in embedded design and what open hardware means for UK technology sovereignty
Exposure to real engineering experience from connected drone, smart city and industrial IoT deployments at scale
Connections with peers, systems architects and decision-makers across the UK embedded systems ecosystem

Why You Can't Miss It

Stay ahead as embedded systems move from specialist discipline to the enabling layer beneath AI, robotics and next-generation connectivity
Engage with the UK's leading embedded engineers, safety specialists and workforce strategists under one roof
Understand the regulatory shifts — CRA, functional safety standards — creating urgent real-world engineering obligations
Access candid technical discussions on the barriers to edge AI at scale and how the industry is genuinely responding
Build relationships with advisory board members and speakers shaping the direction of UK embedded engineering for the next decade

ES UK – Section 7: CTA + Footer

Don't miss Embedded Systems UK 2026

The essential stage for embedded engineers, safety specialists and systems architects. Join us at Microelectronics UK — 29–30 September, Excel London.

The Meeting Point for the UK Embedded Systems Community

DESIGN AT THE EDGE.SCALE DEPLOYMENT.ENGINEER THE FUTURE.

Cybersecurity & Regulatory Readiness

AI at the Edge

Industrial & Connected Applications

Achieving Scale

Embedded Systems UK Exhibitors

Two Days ofEmbedded Systems Intelligence

Core Themes Driving Embedded Innovation

Embedded Systems UK 2026 Agenda

Embedded Systems UK 2026 Speakers

Shaped by Industry Leaders

What You'll Gain

Why You Can't Miss It

Don't miss Embedded Systems UK 2026

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DESIGN AT THE EDGE.
SCALE DEPLOYMENT.
ENGINEER THE FUTURE.

Two Days of
Embedded Systems Intelligence