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DESIGN AT THE EDGE.
SCALE DEPLOYMENT.
ENGINEER THE FUTURE.

29 – 30 September 2026  ·  Excel London

Built for

  • Embedded Software Engineers
  • Embedded Systems Architects
  • Firmware Engineers
  • Functional Safety Engineers
  • RTOS Engineers
  • IoT Engineers
  • Edge AI Engineers
  • Embedded Security Specialists
  • Robotics Engineers
  • Automation Engineers
  • PCB & Hardware Design Engineers
  • Lead Embedded Engineers
  • Senior Embedded Software Engineers
  • Heads of Embedded Engineering
  • Directors of Engineering
  • R&D Engineers & Managers
  • Product Development Managers
  • Technical Directors
  • CTOs & Heads of Innovation
  • System Integrators & OEM Engineers
  • Automotive & Aerospace Electronics Specialists
  • Defence & Industrial Electronics Specialists
  • FPGA Engineers
  • Embedded Linux Engineers
  • AI & ML Engineers
  • Control Systems Engineers
ES UK – Section 2: Why Attend

Why Attend

Where Embedded Engineering Meets Cybersecurity, AI & the Future Workforce

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Cybersecurity & Regulatory Readiness

Navigate the EU Cyber Resilience Act, embedded cybersecurity in AI and IoT systems, and the verification challenges facing safety-critical devices in aerospace and defence — with frank technical guidance from practitioners on the front line.

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AI at the Edge

Secure edge AI, AI inference on constrained hardware, RISC-V architectures and the real engineering tradeoffs of deploying intelligent systems beyond the cloud — sessions built for specialists working at the boundary of silicon and software.

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Industrial & Connected Applications

Smart cities, connected home technologies, connected drone systems, multi-energy flexibility and real-time systems for robotics and industrial automation — technical sessions grounded in real deployment experience.

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Achieving Scale

Over-the-air (OTA) updates, fleet management, and long-term hardware lifecycle strategies. Learn how to build systems that aren't just innovative at launch, but maintainable over years.

Embedded Systems UK Exhibitors 

ES UK – Section 4: Programme Preview

Programme Preview

Two Days of
Embedded Systems Intelligence

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Day 1 — Security, Data Centres & the Intelligent Edge

  • Getting ready for the EU Cyber Resilience Act
  • The impact of AI & IoT on embedded cybersecurity systems
  • Verification challenges for increasingly complex safety-critical devices
  • RISC-V and the future of open architectures
  • System-first secure edge AI solutions
  • AI transformation across the microelectronics value chain
  • Designing human-centric interfaces for complex embedded systems
  • The future of data centres

Day 2 — Connected Systems & Physical

  • Building the future workforce in microelectronics
  • Inspiring early careers in electronics through educational partnerships
  • The influence of AI on entry-level roles & the skills gap
  • Building the connected home with embedded intelligence
  • Embedded innovation in wearables & personal electronics
  • Smart cities: embedded intelligence for urban infrastructure
  • Unlocking the true potential of connected drone technology
  • Embedded systems for multi-energy flexibility
  • Real-time systems for robotics & industrial applications

Key Topics

Core Themes Driving Embedded Innovation

Edge AI Functional Safety Cybersecurity SoC Wireless Connectivity & SGP.32 RTOS Software-Defined Systems Data Centre Expansion Demands Embedded Software/Hardware Integration Advanced Debugging, Verification & Simulation Power-Efficient & Scalable System Design
ES UK – Section 5: Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Shaped by Industry Leaders

The Embedded Systems UK programme is shaped by an advisory board drawn from across the UK embedded systems and microelectronics ecosystem — ensuring the content reflects the real technical challenges and strategic priorities facing the sector.

Stewart Edmondson

UKESF

Stewart Edmondson

CEO

Poonam Yadav

University of York

Poonam Yadav

Professor & Director of SYSTRON Lab

Murajith Muraleedharan

Honeywell Thermal Solutions

Murajith Muraleedharan

Director of Portfolio Management & Digitisation Strategy

Iain Thomas

Rolls-Royce

Iain Thomas

Head of Electronics

Florian Kaesen

Intel

Florian Kaesen

Director — Value Chain Integration

Krishnapriya C.R

Arm Ltd.

Krishnapriya C.R

Senior Director of Engineering

Vibishna Balagopal

Thales

Vibishna Balagopal

Head of Electronics

Vibhu Bhandari

Eaton

Vibhu Bhandari

Director Engineering

ES UK – Section 6: What You'll Gain

What You'll Gain

  • Technical clarity on EU Cyber Resilience Act obligations and how to build compliant embedded products from the ground up
  • Deep understanding of verification approaches for safety-critical devices in aerospace, defence and automotive environments
  • Practical insight into deploying AI and machine learning securely at the edge on constrained embedded hardware
  • Knowledge of RISC-V's growing role in embedded design and what open hardware means for UK technology sovereignty
  • Exposure to real engineering experience from connected drone, smart city and industrial IoT deployments at scale
  • Connections with peers, systems architects and decision-makers across the UK embedded systems ecosystem

Why You Can't Miss It

  • Stay ahead as embedded systems move from specialist discipline to the enabling layer beneath AI, robotics and next-generation connectivity
  • Engage with the UK's leading embedded engineers, safety specialists and workforce strategists under one roof
  • Understand the regulatory shifts — CRA, functional safety standards — creating urgent real-world engineering obligations
  • Access candid technical discussions on the barriers to edge AI at scale and how the industry is genuinely responding
  • Build relationships with advisory board members and speakers shaping the direction of UK embedded engineering for the next decade
ES UK – Section 7: CTA + Footer

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