3rd DECEMBER 2026 • Hilton London Metropole

TECHWORKS GALA DINNER AND AWARDS • DECEMBER 2026 • London

Celebrating the People and Companies Shaping the Future of UK Deep Tech

Celebrating the People and Companies Shaping the Future of UK Deep Tech

Join 300+ industry leaders for an evening celebrating achievement, innovation and the people shaping the future of deep tech in the UK

Join 300+ industry leaders for an evening celebrating achievement, innovation and the people shaping the future of deep tech in the UK.

The Annual Celebration of UK Technology & Engineering Excellence

The TechWorks Awards & Gala Dinner celebrates achievement across the UK’s advanced technology industries, recognising the people, companies and contributions driving innovation, growth and a vibrant ecosystem.

Bringing together more than 300 professionals, the evening will welcome CEOs and senior executives, founders, investors, academics, decision-makers, industry experts and government representatives from across the UK technology scene.

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Five great reasons to join us

  • Meet the people shaping the future of UK technology.
  • Make valuable connections that last beyond dinner.
  • Celebrate outstanding achievements and the people behind them.
  • Reward your team and entertain clients in style.
  • Join one of the highlights of the industry calendar, bringing the UK deep tech community together.

Connect & Catch Up

Start the evening in a relaxed setting, reconnecting with colleagues and making exciting new connections from across the UK technology community.

Celebrate Excellence

Enjoy fine dining and our awards ceremony recognising the people, companies and achievements shaping the UK’s technology industries.

Relax & Enjoy

Continue the conversation after the awards with entertainment and informal networking as we round off a memorable evening together.

Our Award Categories

The awards recognise outstanding people and organisations across the UK’s advanced technology industries, celebrating leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, engineering excellence and industry impact.

Individual Awards

Recognising people making an exceptional contribution to UK technology and engineering — from emerging talent and entrepreneurs to established industry leaders.

Entrepreneur
Contribution to Industry
Women in TechWorks
Young Engineer

Company Awards

Celebrating organisations driving technology innovation, excellence in design, manufacturing and cybersecurity, and achieving outstanding business growth.

Technology Breakthrough
Company of the Year
Manufacturer of the Year
Supplier of the Year
Cybersecurity Leadership
Deep Tech Startup of the Year
Systems Innovation
Design Innovation

Partner Awards

Presented in collaboration with selected partners, recognising excellence in education, emerging talent and early-stage ventures across the UK.

Educator of the Year (UKESF)
Scholar of the Year (UKESF)
ChipStart Emerging Venture (Silicon Catalyst)

Put your brand at the heart of UK deep tech

Partner with us to position your organisation alongside the people and companies shaping the UK’s advanced technology industries.

With more than 300 senior industry professionals attending, sponsorship provides a high-profile platform to raise your profile, build valuable relationships and demonstrate your commitment to the industry.

Sponsorship provides visibility before, during and after the event, with opportunities including prominent event branding, award association, on-stage participation, digital and social promotion, client hospitality, event photography and content to support your own communication.

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Venue & Accommodation

London Hilton Metropole

225 Edgware Road, London, England, W2 1JU

The London Hilton Metropole provides a prestigious and impressive setting for the TechWorks Awards & Gala Dinner, combining the scale of one of London’s leading conference venues with the atmosphere of a major celebration. Its extensive purpose-built event spaces, large conference suites and flexible hospitality areas make it ideal for bringing together hundreds of guests for dinner, awards, networking and entertainment in one location. With a central London setting and excellent transport connections, it provides the perfect backdrop for an evening celebrating achievement, innovation and excellence across the UK technology industry.

Nearby Accommodation

Point A London Paddington

When you stay at Point A London Paddington , you’ll be within a 15-minute walk of Hyde Park and Oxford Street. Also, Marble Arch and Kensington Gardens are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers. Public transportation is only a short walk: Edgware Road (Circle Line) Underground Station is 4 minutes and Edgware Road (Bakerloo) Underground Station is 4 minutes.

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Hub by Premier Inn London Marylebone

A good combination of price, quality and location. The compact-room hub format works particularly well for people coming to London for a one-night event, and it currently has a strong 4.4/5 guest rating.

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Summit Overview

Four parallel conferences, choose which sessions to attend.

Who’ll be in the room?

Senior leaders from semiconductor design, manufacturing, packaging, embedded systems, automotive, aerospace, defence, energy, cyber security, AI, photonics, power electronics, investment, academia, government and international trade.

Network with CEOs, CTOs, engineering directors, innovation leads, process leads, architects, product leaders, programme directors, supply-chain specialists, senior technologists, policy leads, investors.

View all our 2025 attendees

International delegations & global partnerships

S2S26 will welcome international partners and delegations looking to work with the UK semiconductor-to-systems ecosystem. Connect with international companies, investors, researchers and policymakers with global market opportunities.

Some of our 2025 conference attendees

Confirmed international delegations so far

Why attend?

Strategic clarity

Understand the technology, market and geopolitical forces reshaping semiconductor-enabled systems.

Expert perspective

Hear how leading organisations are translating world-class research and engineering into global market advantage.

Collaboration

Find partners, customers, suppliers and collaborators across sectors and international markets.

Valuable connections

Meet senior decision-makers from industry, academia, government, investors and international partners.

Technology insight

Explore the materials, equipment, devices, systems, cyber security and AI technologies shaping future markets.

Visibility

Position your organisation at the centre of the UK semiconductor-to-systems ecosystem.

Be there. Be heard. Help shape what comes next.

Where to Stay

Novotel London West

1 Shortlands, Hammersmith London W6 8DR GB
020 3027 6614

In the heart of London, Novotel London West is within a 5-minute drive of Eventim Apollo and Natural History Museum. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Kensington Gardens and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Hyde Park.

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Premier Inn London Hammersmith

229 Shepherds Bush Road London W6 7AN
0333 003 8101

Just a two-minute walk from Hammersmith Station, close to Ravenscourt Park and Eventim Apollo

Premier Inn London Hammersmith

181 Talgarth Road, London W6 8DN
0333 003 8101

Just a five-minute walk from the Eventim Apollo and Hammersmith (District & Piccadilly) station

Our 2025 Conferences

200 Attendees
32 Exhibitors
20 Speakers

With keynotes from UK ministers, International presence from EU & USA and presentations from McKinsey, Paragraf, Arm, imec, Zeiss and others. Featuring pre- and post-event networking receptions.

180 Attendees
19 Exhibitors
25 Speakers

With keynotes from JLR, Green Hills Software, APC and presentations from QNX, NXP, Nexperia, Cadence, Aston Martin, LDRA and others.  Followed by post-event executive dinner.

225 Attendees
18 Exhibitors
30 Speakers

With keynotes from UK Government, Arm and NCSC and presentations from Siemens, ZF, Vodafone, TUV, Aston Martin and others. Followed by post-event reception.

100 Attendees
6 Exhibitors
12 Speakers

With presentations from Arm, Axelera AI, Imec, Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens.  Followed by post-event networking and special interest group formation.