Registration is now open for the SPECS Research Conference 2026. This conference is dedicated to showcasing how technical expertise enables research culture, innovation, and scientific excellence.

📅 2 June 2026
📍 Spectra, College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB.
Register here.

This event is designed for RTPs, technical specialists, laboratory professionals, research engineers, instrumentation experts, facility managers, academics, researchers, industry professionals and technical infrastructure teams from across the sector.

Abstract submissions have now closed. Attendance registration remains open and the University of Hertfordshire would love to welcome more members of the RTP community to join us for a day focused on technical excellence, collaboration, and professional visibility.

What to expect:
✅ Research and Technical presentations
✅ Poster showcase sessions
✅ Keynote speakers
✅ Panel discussions
✅ Inside Spectra Labs showcase tours
✅ Networking with RTPs, researchers & industry
✅ Opportunities to engage with leading scientific and engineering companies

They are also excited to host exhibition stalls and networking opportunities with:
SHIMADZU CORPORATION Anton Paar UK Anton Paar Instron JEOL EUROPE KEYENCE CORPORATION RS Group plc RS Evident Microscopy
alongside sector organisations who are supporting the conference attendance travel grants for RTP’s including:
UK RAS STEPS , Particle Characterisation Interest Group (PCIG), University of Hertfordshire and NTPMI

Travel grants of up to £200 are available for eligible RTPs, including those working in materials science, robotics, automation systems, materials characterisation, processing, and technical infrastructure areas.

This conference is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the wider RTP community, explore emerging technologies, share technical expertise, and strengthen the visibility of technical professionals within research and innovation.