Automation for a sustainable future 2026: R&D to real-world adoption

Posted on 26 October 2026

Explore how automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are transforming research, development and manufacturing in this 2-day event.

CPI in partnership with SiLA, are bringing together leaders from industry, academia and technology to explore how automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are transforming research, development and manufacturing.

AI and intelligent automation is rapidly reshaping the innovation landscape, providing organisations with unprecedented opportunities to accelerate the discovery of new products and optimise existing processes to address global sustainability and manufacturing challenges. This two-day conference will explore how these technologies have moved beyond research environments into real-world industrial adoption.

The event will bring together researchers, formulators, engineers, technology developers and innovation leaders to share practical insights, emerging technologies and collaborative opportunities.