Conference Archive
For many years, the IST One-Day Technical Conference has brought together the technical workforce from across STEMM, the Creative Industries, emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence. The conference provides a focused platform for sharing applied practice, strategic insight, and sector leadership. This archive captures previous programmes and review papers, preserving the professional knowledge, innovation, and expertise that continue to shape our community.
About the Conference Series
The IST Technical Conference is designed specifically for technicians, technologists, technical managers, educators, and industry professionals. Each year, the programme explores themes central to professional practice, from sustainability and infrastructure to digital transformation, skills development, laboratory innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
More than a single event, the conference serves as a knowledge exchange forum where practical experience, research, and leadership converge to strengthen the technical profession.
Previous Conference Materials:
Below you will find previous keynote speakers, conference programmes and associated review papers.
2025 Conference
Theme: Innovating and Evolving in a Changing Landscape
Location: University of Birmingham
📄 Programme (PDF)
📄 Conference Review Paper (PDF)
2024 Conference
Theme: Technicians: Inspiring, Innovating and Creating
Location: Lancaster University
📄 Programme (PDF)
📄 Conference Review Paper (PDF)
2023 Conference
Theme: 75 Years and Beyond: Delivering Excellence and Innovation in a Changing Technical Landscape
Location: London South Bank University
📄 Programme (PDF)
📄 Conference Review Paper (PDF)
2022 Conference
Theme: Teams Behind the Scenes
Location: University of York
📄 Programme (PDF)
📄 Conference Review Paper (PDF)
2021 and 2020 Conference (Online)
2021 Theme: Looking to the Sustainable Future
2019 Conference
Theme: Talented Technicians of Today
Location: Birmingham Conference and Events Centre
📄 Programme (PDF)
📄 Conference Review Paper (PDF)
Impact and Professional Contribution
The IST Technical Conference plays an important role in advancing technical excellence across sectors. By bringing together diverse disciplines and career stages, the event fosters collaboration, encourages innovation, and strengthens the visibility of the technical workforce. The archived programmes and review papers provide an enduring professional resource, supporting reflection, benchmarking, and continued development long after each event concludes.
Get Involved
The conference continues to evolve in response to the needs of our members and the wider profession.
If you are interested in:
- Presenting at a future conference
- Contributing a review paper
- Sponsoring or partnering with IST
- Attending the next event
Please contact office@istonline.org.uk for further information.