Future of electronic devices & sensors

Booking has now opened for our exclusive industry-focussed half-day event bringing together leading academic researchers and industry working at the forefront of next-generation 2D materials electronic devices and sensors.

This event is designed to spark meaningful conversations and foster collaboration across key sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defence, semiconductors, and telecommunications. Whether you're looking to form direct partnerships or explore joint funding opportunities, this is the ideal platform to connect, learn, and engage.

Join our waiting list! Register your interest to join us at the forefront of electronic devices and sensors innovation.

Afternoon highlights:

12:00 – 13:30   Arrival and networking lunch

13:30 - 13:45   Welcome by Dr Andrey Kretinin

13:45 – 15:00   Academic research talks from the University of Manchester:

• Professor Alessandro Grillo – Water-based 2d material inks for printed electronics
• Professor Alex Casson – Wearable bioelectronics: from models, to flexible electronics, to real-time artificial intelligence
• Dr Andrey Kretinin – Graphite Foils and Graphene Laminates for Thermal Management
• Dr Andrew Strudwick – Graphene and 2D material deposition at the GEIC (Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre)
• Professor Thomas Thomson – Spintronics activities and capabilities in Manchester

15:00 – 15:30   Networking break 

15:30 – 15:45   Mechanisms of Collaboration by Professor Rahul Raveendran Nair

15:45 – 16:30   Academic research talks from the University of Manchester

• Professor Irina Grigorieva – Nanoscale derivatives of graphite as anodes for rechargeable batteries
• Dr Ivan Vera Marun – High-quality 2D-based structures: from robust thermal sensors to advanced memory devices
• Professor Roman Gorbachev – Ultraclean van der Waals heterostructures

16:30 – 17:00   Further networking opportunity

• Optional tour of the National Graphene Institute starting at 16:45

17:30 – End    

Why Manchester?

1. A global leader in 2D materials: With nearly two decades of pioneering research, Manchester leads the development of over 150 2D materials, helping you find the right solution for your electronic devices and sensors.

2. Unrivalled expertise: A vibrant community of more than 350 specialists — from academia to engineering to industry — working together to bridge the gap between discovery and deployment.

3. World-class facilities: The National Graphene Institute (NGI) houses Europe’s most expansive academic cleanroom space (1,500 m²), dedicated to 2D material research.

This June, join us for an afternoon of innovation and connection!

NB: Ticket sales will close on Sun 8th June at 11:59pm