About the event

We’re delighted to invite you to the robotic innovation diffusion event, taking place on Thursday, 11th September 2025, at The UK Agri-tech Centre Midlands Hub, located at Harper Adams University. Organised by Innovate UK and hosted by the UK Agri-Tech Centre as part of the Robotics Proving Ground programme, the event will explore how robotics can be rapidly validated, adapted, and deployed across agricultural systems and beyond.

Why attend?

• Explore how robotics testbeds are supporting faster innovation in UK agriculture
• Discover opportunities for collaboration, funding, and testing through the Robotics Proving Ground
• Connect with a cross-sector community working at the frontier of robotics and automation

Who is this event for?

• Innovators and startups developing robotics or automation technologies
• Technology developers looking to test, validate, or deploy solutions in agriculture
• Researchers and academics working in agri-tech, robotics, AI, or systems integration
• Agri-tech SMEs seeking real-world trial opportunities or funding
• Agricultural growers/farmers interested in using or trialling new robotics solutions

Please note that all attendees will be need to be approved by our team after completing the registration form, as places on this event are limited. Therefore, your space on this event is not confirmed until you have received notification from us.

Agenda

• 10:00-10:30 Arrival and registration
• 10:30-11:30 Facilities in the robotics proving ground – infrastructure overview
• 11:30-12:00 Agri-tech case study – example of an agricultural robot in use
• 12:00-12:45 Site tour
• 12:45-13:30 Lunch & networking
• 13:30-14:30 Needs, capabilities & opportunities for diffusion – interactive session
• 14:30-15:30 Testing & standards – pathways for validation and assurance
• 15:30-16:00 Wrap up & close