Electech Innovation Cluster Annual Conference 2025

Future Opportunities & Innovation in Electech

The Electech Innovation Cluster invites you to our annual conference, bringing together leaders and experts from the Electech, space, defence, education, and funding sectors to discuss future opportunities and innovations.

This free-to-attend event offers you a unique chance to:

• Discover the groundbreaking work of the Electech Innovation Cluster.
• Network with stakeholders across multiple sectors and create valuable new contacts.
• Learn about funding opportunities for your projects, businesses, or research.
• Gain insights into the latest technology innovations and trends shaping the future.

The conference is funded by the UK government and generously sponsored by Lancaster University to support the growth and development of electronics technologies.

Event Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 Registration & Networking

10:00 – 10:15 Welcome & Housekeeping

10:15 – 11:00 Opening Keynote & Audience Q&A
Chris Maine, Managing Director, Teleplan Forsberg & Co-Founder of Electech Innovation Cluster

11:00 – 11:15   Electech Lab Link Update
Mark Jordan, Technical Director, Oxley Developments & Electech Innovation Cluster Board Member

11:15 - 11:35 Session A - Skills & Education 

11:35 – 11:55   Lightning Innovation Talks 1 & 2

11:55 – 12:30   Session B

Alan Cross, North West Space Cluster Development Manager, Science and Technology Facilities Council

12:30 – 13:10 Lunch & Networking

13:10 – 13:30 Lightning Innovation Talks 3 & 4 

13:30 – 14:00 Session C

Jayne Moorby, Head of Marketing, Oxley Developments & North West Regional Defence & Security Cluster Board Member

14:00 – 14:20  Lightning Innovation Talks 5 & 6 

14:20 – 15:00   Closing Fireside Chat

The Future of Electech with David Hammond, CEO, Chiptech

15:00 Event Recap and Close