Future Vehicle Technology Symposium 2026

Accelerating the future of mobility  How are we making it happen?

The transport sector is rapidly transitioning and innovating towards cleaner, more equitable and exciting futures. Join experts and innovators from across Imperial and industry to discuss future vehicle technologies applicable to road, off-road, maritime, and aerospace sectors.

This event is for technology experts and practitioners in industry & government, at the forefront of research and innovation in transport and mobility. The key purpose is research collaboration. We will be highlighting research expertise at Imperial, as well as holding discussion and networking spaces.

The event is powered by Imperial’s Vehicle Futures Hub and Imperial Enterprise.

 

What is the Vehicle Futures Hub

The Vehicle Futures Hub (VFH) is a research network at Imperial delivering cutting-edge research on future vehicle technologies. The hub’s key focus is to accelerate research, innovation, and technological development in vehicles through collaborative, cross-sectoral efforts. Our large research network comprises of several academic experts with backgrounds in transport, mobility, and vehicle innovation.

We strongly believe in the power of technology to create a safe and sustainable society. Read more here: Vehicle Futures Hub

 

What you’ll explore?

Discover & meet Imperial experts in the hub that are advancing research and innovation through fundamental science, advanced modelling, and experimental research to product innovation.

This event will include talks, sessions, and panels, covering:

  • Maritime Decarbonisation
  • Road Vehicles and Electrification
  • Future Materials
  • Heavy Duty Technologies
  • Future Fuels
  • Autonomous Vehicles

A full agenda, including speakers and panellists to be announced shortly.

 

Who should attend?

  • Manufacturing, industrial, and infrastructure leaders
  • Engineers, product managers, and innovation teams, including university liaisons.
  • Government agencies, regulators, and policymakers

 

What else should I know?

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