Future Vehicle Technology Symposium 2026

Accelerating the future of mobilityÌý–ÌýHow 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, as well as holding discussion and networking spaces.

The event is powered by 51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪sÌýVehicle Futures HubÌýandÌý51³Ô¹ÏÍø Enterprise.

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What is the Vehicle Futures Hub

The Vehicle Futures Hub (VFH) is a research network at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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:ÌýVehicle Futures Hub

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What you’ll explore?

Discover & meet 51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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.

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Who should attend?

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

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What else should I know?

  • Please complete your registration in full to confirm your job title, company, and dietary and accessibility requirements.
  • This is a ticketed, invite-only event. We reserve the right to cancel tickets if you aren’t the intended audience for this event.
  • Venue accessibility information can beÌý
  • Any questions, please contact the Vehicle Futures Hub: contact.vfh@imperial.ac.uk
  • All guests registering for this event will be expected to adhere toÌý51³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Conference Policy

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