Technician Events & Networks
Connecting the Technical Workforce through collaboration
Strong technical communities are built through connection, collaboration, and the sharing of knowledge. This directory brings together conferences, events, networks, and communities that support technicians and technical professionals across the UK. Whether you’re looking to develop your skills, expand your professional network, explore professional registration, or discover new opportunities, these resources are designed to help you connect with colleagues, organisations, and initiatives that champion the technical workforce.
By bringing this information together in one place, we aim to make it easier for technicians at every career stage to find support, share best practice, celebrate achievements, and engage with the wider technical community.
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Technician Conferences, Showcases and Events
| Name | Sector | Organisation | Region | Frequency | Usual Month | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Conference for Science Technicians | Education | Association for Science Education | UK-wide | Annual | January | School & College Technicians |
| Techognition | Schools and Colleges | Preproom, Unison, Technical Champions | UK-wide | Annual | March | Technical Support Staff |
| NTDC Partner Forum | Technical Workforce | National Technician Development Centre | UK-wide | Annual | April | Technical Leaders |
| TMU Conference | HE Technical Management | Technical Managers in Universities | UK-wide | Annual | April | Technical Managers |
| UBMA Annual Conference | Bioscience | University Bioscience Managers’ Association | UK-wide | Annual | April | Bioscience Managers & Technicians |
| Queen’s Belfast Technical Showcase | HE & Research | Queen’s Belfast | Northern Ireland | Annual | May | University Technicians |
| Scientific Laboratory Show | Laboratory Science | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | Midlands | Annual | May | Laboratory Professionals |
| Unite Technician Forum | Technical Workforce | Unite the Union | UK-wide | Annual | May | Technical Staff |
| Aberdeen Technical Showcase | HE & Research | University of Aberdeen | Scotland | Annual | June | University Technicians |
| All Wales Technical Conference | HE & Research | Welsh Technical Community | Wales | Annual | June | Technical Staff |
| Brighton & Sussex Joint Technical Conference | HE & Research | Brighton & Sussex Partners | South East | Annual | June | Technical Staff |
| Exeter Technical Conference | HE & Research | University of Exeter | South West | Annual | June | Technical Staff |
| Kent Technical Conference | HE & Research | University of Kent | South East | Annual | June | Technical Staff |
| LJMU Technical Exchange | HE & Research | Liverpool John Moore University | North West | Annual | June | Technical Staff |
| Science & D&T Technicians Conference | Education | CLEAPSS / D&T Partners | UK-wide | Annual | June | School Technicians |
| Scottish Technical Conference | HE & Research | Scottish Technical Community | Scotland | Annual | June | Technical Staff |
| TSN Annual Conference | Sustainability | Technician Sustainability Network | UK-wide | Annual | June | Sustainability & Technical Staff |
| UK RAS STEPS Showcase | Robotics & AI | UK RAS STEPS | UK-wide | Annual | June | Robotics & Automation Community |
| All-Ireland Technical Staff Network Conference | HE & Research | Irish Technical Community | Ireland | Annual | June | Technical Staff |
| Brunel TechNet Symposium | HE & Research | Brunel University | London | Annual | July | Technical Staff |
| Higher Education Technicians Summit (HETS) | HE & Research | Institute of Technical Skills & Strategy | UK-wide | Biennial | July | HE & Research Technicians |
| Manchester Met Technical Conference | HE & Research | Manchester Metropolitan University | North West | Annual | July | Technical Staff |
| Science Council AI Event | AI & Data | Science Council | London | Flagship Event | July | AI Professionals |
| Technicians in Partnership Conference | HE & Research | N8 Research Partnership | Newcastle | Biennial | July | Technicians & Leaders |
| UCL Technical Conference | HE & Research | University College London | London | Annual | July | Technical Staff |
| Liverpool Technical Showcase | HE & Research | University of Liverpool | North West | Annual | August | Technical Staff |
| IST Technical Conference | Multi-disciplinary Technical Workforce | Institute of Science & Technology | UK-wide | Annual | September | Technicians, Specialists, Managers |
| Cambridge Technical Conference | HE & Research | University of Cambridge | East of England | Annual | September | Technical Staff |
| Science Apprenticeship Conference | Apprenticeships | Science Council Apprenticeship Forum | UK-wide | Biennial | September | Apprentices & Employers |
| Lab Innovations | Laboratory Science | Lab Innovations | Birmingham | Annual | October | Laboratory Professionals |
| Science Council Celebration of Science | STEMM | Science Council | London | Annual | October | Science Professionals |
| Technician Commitment Signatory Event | Technical Workforce | Technician Commitment | London | Annual | November | Technical Leaders |
| Creative Skills & Futures Network | Creative Industries | Creative UK | UK-wide | Multiple | Various | Creative Professionals |
Technician Networks
| Technician Network Group | Organisation | Tags | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Technician Network | University of Aberdeen | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | Scotland |
| Birmingham Technical Network | University of Birmingham | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | West Midlands |
| Brunel TechNet | Brunel University | University Technician Network, CPD & Skills Development, Networking | London |
| Cambridge Technician Commitment Network | University of Cambridge | University Technician Network, Technician Commitment, Professional Registration | East of England |
| Early Career Technicians Network | Early Career Technicians Network | Early Career, Apprenticeships, Networking | National |
| Edinburgh Technical Network | University of Edinburgh | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | Scotland |
| Education Technical Professional Network (ETP NET) | National Technician Development Centre | Early Career, CPD & Skills Development, Networking | National |
| Enivornmental Sustainability Network (ESN) | Institute of Technical Skills & Strategy | Sustainability, Technical Practice, Knowledge Sharing | National |
| HEaTED Creative Practitioners Network (HCPN) | Higher Education and Technical Education Development | Creative Industries & Technologies, CPD & Skills Development, Networking | National |
| Imperial Technicians’ Network | Imperial College London | University Technician Network, Professional Registration, Networking | London |
| KCL Technical Network | King’s College London | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | London |
| Leeds Technical Network | University of Leeds | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | Yorkshire |
| Manchester Technical Network | University of Manchester | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | North West |
| Network for Technical Apprentice Managers (NTAM) | National Technician Development Centre | Leadership & Management, Apprenticeships, Technical Workforce Development | National |
| Newcastle Technicians Network | Newcastle University University | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | North East |
| North West England Technician Network (NWETN) | University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, Lancaster University, University of Chester | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration, Careers | North West |
| Nottingham Technical Network | University of Nottingham | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | East Midlands |
| Oxford Technical Community | University of Oxford | University Technician Network, Professional Registration, Networking | South East |
| Scottish Network | Institute of Science & Technology | National Community, Networking, Professional Development, CPD & Skills | National |
| Southampton Technical Community | University of Southampton | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | South Coast |
| TechMeet | National Technician Development Centre | CPD & Skills Development, Networking, Knowledge Exchange | National |
| TechNet | University of Sheffield | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | Yorkshire |
| Technical Managers in Universities (TMU) | Technical Managers in Universities | Leadership & Management, Professional Registration, Technical Management | National |
| Technician Commitment Managers & Leaders Network (TCMN) | University of Glasgow | Leadership & Management, Technician Commitment, Networking | Scotland |
| Technology Specialists Network (TSN) | Institute of Technical Skills & Strategy | Sustainability, Technical Specialists, Knowledge Sharing | National |
| The All Ireland Technical Staff Network | Ireland Technical Staff Network | Regional Community, Networking, Professional Development | Ireland |
| UCL Technical Network | University College London | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | London |
| University Bioscience Managers’ Association (UBMA) | University Bioscience Managers’ Association | Bioscience, Leadership & Management, Professional Development | National |
| University of Cambridge Women-in-Robotics Network | University of Cambridge | University Technician Professionals, Networking | East of England |
| University of Liverpool Technical Network | University of Liverpool | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | North West |
| Warwick Technical Network | University of Warwick | University Technician Network, Networking, Professional Registration | West Midlands |
| WIN Technicians’ Network | Wales Innovation Network | Regional Community, Networking, Professional Development | Wales |
| Women in Tech | Institute of Science & Technology | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in STEMM, Creative, AI, Career Development | National |
| Women Tech Network | Women Tech Network | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Women in Technology, Networking | International |
| Yorkshire Technician Exchange Partnership | University of Sheffield, University of Leeds, University of York | Regional Community, Knowledge Exchange, Networking | Yorkshire |
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