2026 Embedded Systems UK Agenda

• Identifying IoT attack surfaces & embedded vulnerabilities • The potential of machine learning for threat detection & response • Why 'secure-by-design' must be a foundational approach

•AI-driven infrastructure demands •Energy efficiency at system level •Integration with edge ecosystems •Challenges of scaling: Costs, Power, Cooling

• Tackling the gender imbalance • Broadening the future talent pipeline • Upskilling & Reskilling • International collaboration / exchanges

• Embedded systems & edge AI for real-time urban monitoring & decision-making • Connecting transport, energy, & public services through digital infrastructure • Balancing innovation with data privacy, …

• Real-time monitoring & automation of mundane tasks • Enhanced energy management and savings • Increased home security through smart surveillance • Interoperability for smart appliances & connected d …

• Impacts on IP & design workflows • Smarter manufacturing processes • AI-driven optimisation from chip design to Edge AI deployment • Balancing innovation with cost and complexity • Ethical considera …