UK AI Deep-Tech Horizon Scanning Sessions

Unlock the Future of Deep Tech AI - an exclusive event series that brought together the brightest minds in deep tech AI and companies ready to benefit from the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.

This event is part of a series

When

Sessions on 17 September in Oxford, 19 September in Cambridge and 29 September in London - 09:30 - 16:30

Location

Oxford, Cambridge and London

Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, maintaining a forward-thinking approach is key to success. This event is tailored to support innovation-led growth by providing a platform for knowledge exchange, strategic dialogue, and collaborative exploration.

Attendees gained insights into the evolving needs of the UK’s deep-tech AI sector, including infrastructure, talent, and partnership opportunities, while contributing to a broader understanding of how AI intersects with sectors like Semiconductors, Quantum, and Health.

About the sessions

To support innovation-led growth in the UK, we convened some of the brightest minds in deep-tech AI for strategic dialogue and collaborative exploration. Together, we aimed to identify how the UK can remain globally competitive in next-generation AI infrastructure and applications.

These roundtable events offered a platform for ambitious professionals within deep-tech AI who are pioneering new innovations and advancing in frontier technologies, to have their voices heard by sharing ideas to shape both their needs and those of their stakeholders across the ecosystem, and ensure success in the years to come.

Following the conclusion of the three sessions in Oxford, Cambridge and London, we aim to produce a report that highlights the composition of the deep-tech ecosystem, along with its major barriers and opportunities. We will also be fostering future collaboration through a growing network of professionals, researchers, and enablers.

The events were organised by Innovate UK, and hosted by University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence at King’s College London.

Who were the sessions for?

  • AI companies looking be a part of a thriving UK AI sector
  • Deep tech companies in various sectors seeking to integrate AI into their operations
  • Professionals in deep-tech and AI technology, research, and development roles
  • Investors and venture capitalists interested in AI-driven opportunities within Deep tech
  • Policy makers and educators focused on the future of AI and deep-tech

Benefits of attending

  • Gain insights from industry leaders and AI experts
  • Discover cutting-edge AI technologies and applications and learn about the latest trends
  • Network with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators
  • Explore opportunities for strategic partnerships and investment
  • Participate in roundtable discussions and collaborative workshops
  • Contribute to shaping future innovation support and policy

Sessions

UK AI Deep-Tech Horizon Scanning Session – Oxford

17 September 2025 | 09:30 – 16:15

UK AI Deep-Tech Horizon Scanning Session – Cambridge

19 September 2025 | 09:30 – 16:15

UK AI Deep-Tech Horizon Scanning Session – London

29 September 2025 | 09:30 – 16:15

 

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