The inaugural UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit will be hosted at The Royal Society and Chaired by Professor Dame Angela McLean DBE FRS, the UK Government Chief Scientific Advisor. It will take place during London Tech Week 2026, one of the world’s greatest festivals of technology, innovation and investment attended by nearly 30,000 delegates.
The Summit’s programme will provide a festival of science, innovation and investment. Attendees will hear from outstanding speakers, take part in roundtables and network with senior representative drawn from across global science, industry and investment.
Government Chief Scientific Adviser, UK Government
Chair of the UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit
Chief Executive, Universities UK
Speaker, participant and sponsor of the UK Global R&D Science and Investment Summit
Set in the heart of Westminster, the Royal Society offers a distinguished and historic setting overlooking The Mall and St James’s Park. Its elegant, architecturally striking rooms combine heritage features with modern facilities, making it an exceptional venue. With excellent transport links and a reputation for scientific excellence, the Royal Society provides a memorable backdrop for events in central London.
A conference exploring how science and R&D underpins the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and IS8 priority sectors.
Featuring groundbreaking spinouts and scale-ups; innovation-driven regeneration and opportunities to forge industrial partnerships with the world-leading universities, this landmark inaugural Summit will connect discovery with investment — and innovation with impact.
Developed in partnership with UK Nations and Regions, it will showcase an extraordinary wealth of R&D investment and partnership opportunities drawn from right across the UK. It comes as the UK has launched its Modern Industrial Strategy which underpinned by the UK’s global reputation for scientific excellence, our world-leading universities and innovation that has revolutionised global industry.
The Summit’s programme will provide a festival of science, innovation and investment. Attendees will hear from outstanding speakers, take part in roundtables and network with senior representative drawn from across global science, industry and investment.
Dedicated Boardroom and meeting space for investor and partner engagements, breakfasts, lunches and other private events.
Monday 10th June – whole building
Black-tie VIP reception marking the opening of the Summit – to include Ministerial remarks, incorporate the inaugural UK Unicorns Reception, Spin-out showcases in the Marble Hall/ Kohn Centre and R&D exhibits in the UK Nations and Regions Zones.
Tuesday 11th June – whole building
Soiree night – to incorporate multiple events including UK Universities Reception and dedicated UK Nations and Regions Receptions
