Technicians in Partnership Conference
The conference will have national reach, whilst building on local initiatives. It aims to bring together communities of technicians from the five universities in the Northeast and the N8.
UCL Technical Showcase 2026
This two-day, in-person event will bring together technical professionals, innovators and collaborators from across the sector for a vibrant programme of demonstrations, talks and networking.
Introduction to Professional Registration – Virtual Workshop 2026
Free workshop designed to answer any questions you might have about professional registration and help you get started on your journey to becoming a Chartered Scientist (CSci), Registered Scientist (RSci), or Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
University Biosciences Managers' Association CPD webinar with Jiteen Ahmed
Jiteen is Head of Technical Services in the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Jiteen was the 2025 winner of the Times Higher Education award in the category “Outstanding Technician of the Year“.
Jiteen will talk about his career journey, technician career pathways and technical strategy.
SimTech Symposium
A symposium for the simulation workforce – led by simulation technicians, supported by the Technician Commitment Collaboration Fund and shaped around the realities of technical and operational simulation practice, with a focus on relevance, collaboration, and professional growth. Across the event, delegates can expect a mix of keynote sessions, workshops, panel discussions and open conversations, exhibits and networking.
National Conference for Science Technicians 2026
The National Conference for Science Technicians (NCST) celebrates technical staff and their vital contribution to the sciences, as well as the Technician Commitment.
This hybrid conference will bring together people who work across all branches of the chemical sciences.
The conference is free to attend in-person and online, and is open to apprentices, technicians and technical managers working in the chemical sciences.
ITSS AutumnFest
AutumnFest is an online learning festival for technical professionals working in UK universities and research institutes taking place 7-11 September, delivered by the UK Institute of Technical Skills and Strategy.
Institute of Science and Technology Conference
The programme includes talks and workshops spanning a wide range of subjects, from AI and emerging technologies to sustainable health and safety, enabling delegates to refresh and extend their technical knowledge and skills. The conference will also provide a forum for networking with professionals across the technical community and for exploring career development pathways. The event is open to anyone working in STEMM, the Creative Industries, or Artificial Intelligence within industry, higher education, or research.
FAB A2A – From Atoms to Applications
The FAB A2A: From Atoms to Applications is a technician-led outreach and discovery day at Northumbria University, designed to highlight the advanced capabilities and technical expertise within our Thin Film Deposition (TFD) laboratories. The day will consist of presentations from academic and industrial experts, hands-on engagement activities, and guided facility experience sessions. This event is particularly aimed at technicians and research technical professionals working in cleanrooms, advanced manufacturing, and materials research environments and is funded by Technology Specialists Network (TSN).
University Biosciences Managers' Association professional registration webinar
Australasian Cytometry Society Conference 2026
The Australasian Cytometry Society (ACS) 2026 Conference will be held from 25–28 October 2026 at the Roundhouse, University of New South Wales, in Sydney.
ACS 2026 brings together researchers, clinicians, cytometry consultants, and shared resource laboratory professionals through a balanced program of clinical and research-focused content, fostering meaningful exchange at the forefront of discovery and clinical practice
This four-day meeting, including a dedicated workshop program, will showcase advances in cytometry research, clinical methodologies, technological innovation, and real-world applications, while addressing the evolving challenges faced by Cytometry Shared Resource Laboratories (SRLs).
Abstract Submission & Early Bird Registration deadline: 30 June 3036
2026 Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare Conference
ASPiH 2026 conference is taking place from the 25 - 27 November 2026 at the Harrogate Convention Centre. With the pre-conference workshops taking place on Wednesday the 25th, and the main conference and exhibition taking place on the 26th and 27th.
This year’s conference explores the theme Simulation: The Next Era - examining how simulation is evolving as a driver of education, system learning and healthcare transformation.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 23:59 (BST) Monday 31 August
Times Higher Education Awards
The winners of this year's Times Higher Education Awards – including the Outstanding Technician of the Year Award sponsored by the Technician Commitment – will be announced at an awards ceremony at The Vox, Birmingham.