NEXT-AI 2026

NEUROMORPHIX TECHNOLOGIES FOR FUTURE AI

Loughborough University, 8-10 April 2026

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Contacts and Venue

  • Loughborough University, UK
  • info@next-ai.tech

Organisers

Central organisation team

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

Organisation and advisory committee

  • Prof. Sergey Saveliev - Dept. of Physics, Loughborough University
  • Prof. Alexander Balanov - Dept. of Physics, Loughborough University
  • Dr Ofonime Udoudo - Parnership Development Manager, Loughborough University
  • Phil Whitby - Parnership Development Associate, 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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Registration page

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
  • Standard registration is £250. There is no cost to attend for PhD students and some other eligible categories — please check the registration page for details."

Registration closes 27 March 2026

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