Join the GAMBICA University and Industry Collaboration Group (GUIC) at COLLABORATE! 2026. Discover how we bring industry and academia closer together to facilitate two‑way engagement. The GUIC aims to influence curriculum, research, and policy to reflect real‑world industry needs.

Attendees will hear from industry and academic leaders at the event. They will also get the opportunity to take part in round table discussions and important networking sessions.

Register for your ticket via Eventbrite here.

COLLABORATE! agenda

9:30 – Registration and coffee

10:00 – Welcome

10:30 – GUIC and NextGen round-up

10:45 – Morning keynote: Jonathan Mitchell, Deputy Director Skills England - 'Future skills priority and upskilling'

11:10 - Coffee break

11:20 - Roundtable discussions led by NextGen

12:20 - Case study from Endress + Hauser

12:45 – Lunch and tour

14:00 – Afternoon keynote: Richard Lamb, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Programme Manager, Innovate UK - 'The Subtle art of collaboration: Lessons from 50 years of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships'

14:25 – Case study from Zoo Digital and The University of Sheffield

14:50 – Networking break

15:15 – Panel discussion (KTPs)

16:05 – Networking

16:30 – Event finishes