NEXT-AI 2026

NEUROMORPHIX TECHNOLOGIES FOR FUTURE AI

Loughborough University, 8-10 April 2026

Contacts and Venue

Organisers

Central organisation team

Juan Totero Gongora - Emergent Photonics Research Centre, Loughborough University
Nataliia Manuilovich - Aston University, UK Neuromorphic Computing Centre
Xavier Porte Parera - University of Strathclyde, UK Neuromorphic Computing Centre
Shirin Dora - Computer Science Department, Loughborough University
Giulia Marcucci - CEO of LumiAIres Ltd
Robin Rainier (Coordinator) - Emergent Photonics Research Centre, Loughborough University

Early Career Researchers Committee

Dr Luana Olivieri, Loughborough University
Dr Antonio Cutrona, Loughborough University
Dr Luke Peters, Loughborough University
Matthew Wilson, University of Strathclyde
Aisha Kanwal , University of Strathclyde
Fatima Khanom, Aston University
Luca Calçado, Aston University

Dr Andrew Cooper, Loughborough University
Dimitars Jevtics, University of Strathclyde
Aadithya Suresh, OPTICA Student Chapter President, Loughborough University
Abhishek Paul, OPTICA Student Chapter Vice-president, Loughborough University
Jordan Mcconnell, Loughborough University

We acknowledge the support of OPTICA and Dr Jon Pugh (Director, Photonic Integrated Circuits and Quantum Technologies) for the organisation of the Discussion Panel “Optica x NEXT-AI Startups“.

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Why attend

Hear from leading researchers and industry experts
Participate in interdisciplinary sessions on photonics, electronics, AI/ML, and more
Engage with networking receptions, poster sessions, and a conference dinner
Discover opportunities for collaboration and funding

Registration Details

Register for the workshop via the link above or at the page: https://next-ai.tech/register
The early-bird registration fee of £200 is available until 28th February, after this time the standard registration fee of £250 applies.
There is no cost to attend for PhD students and some other categories of attendees (please check the details on the registration page for eligibility).

Register today to secure your place and join the community shaping the future of neuromorphic AI.