Flexible & Printed Electronics: Commercialising 2D Materials for Industries
About this Event
Advanced flexible and printed electronics are moving from laboratory to production line.
The companies leading this shift aren't waiting - they're collaborating with research centres, understanding the technology, and positioning themselves for the next wave of innovation.
This full-day summit brings together industry manufacturers, innovators, technology leaders, and Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) experts to explore how advanced 2D materials solve real commercial challenges, unlock new product possibilities, and create competitive advantage.
You'll hear from leading experts, tour world-leading research facilities, connect with peers facing similar challenges, and leave with practical insights for your business.
WHY ATTEND
This event is designed for companies and innovators who want to understand-not theoretically, but commercially-how advanced 2D materials and flexible/printed electronics can create value.
You'll gain:
- Real-world insight into manufacturing challenges and solutions
- Direct access to leading researchers and commercial experts
- Peer learning from companies already implementing this technology
- Understanding of how to evaluate and adopt this technology for your business
- Practical pathways to collaboration and future partnerships
This is not a lecture. It's a working summit for people making strategic decisions about advanced materials.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
By the end of the day, you'll understand:
- Where flexible and printed electronics are being used today (and where they're headed next)
- How advanced 2D materials outperform conventional approaches in key applications What manufacturing challenges they solve
- How to evaluate and integrate this technology into your supply chain
- Where collaboration and partnership opportunities exist
- Who the key players and innovators are in this space
- The realistic timeline from development to commercial implementation
WHO SHOULD BE HERE
This event is designed for:
- Product development leaders and engineers
- Manufacturing and operations managers
- Commercial innovation and strategy teams
- Business development professionals
- Companies in electronics, advanced materials, automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and related sectors
- Investors and technology scouts
- Anyone responsible for evaluating or adopting new materials technology
Whether you're exploring this technology for the first time or already implementing it, there's something here for you.
ABOUT GEIC
The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC) is a world-leading research and commercialisation hub at the University of Manchester. We bridge the gap between breakthrough research and real-world industrial application. Our team works directly with manufacturers, technology companies, and innovators to turn advanced materials research into commercial reality.
Our focus: Graphene and advanced 2D materials with proven applications in flexible and printed electronics, composites, energy storage, and other sectors.
Our expertise: 20+ years of materials research translated into scalable, manufacturable solutions. A team of world-recognised scientists and commercial strategists who understand both the science and the business of materials innovation.
Our facilities: You'll tour our research labs, demonstration facilities, and test beds where new materials are developed, tested, and optimised for industrial scale-up.
This event gives you direct access to our team and the chance to explore how a research partnership, licensing agreement, or joint development project could accelerate your company's innovation goals.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
Beyond the learning and connections, you'll leave with:
✓ A clear understanding of where flexible/printed electronics technology stands today
✓ Practical knowledge of commercial applications relevant to your sector
✓ Contact details for industry experts, researchers, and potential collaborators
✓ Insights into how to evaluate and potentially integrate this technology into your business
✓ A network of innovative peers you'll stay connected to
Attendees often continue conversations for months after the event, leading to partnerships, pilot projects, and joint development initiatives.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Fresh Start
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Setting the Scene: Latest Advances in 2D Materials & Applications
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spotlight Presentations from Leading Experts
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking & Guided Facility Tours
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Collaborative Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Deep-Dive GEIC Facilities Tour
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Industry Case Studies: Real-World Applications
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Industry Leaders Panel
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Networking Drinks & One-to-One Conversations
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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