Thursday 5th March 2026, 10:00am to Friday 6th March 2026, 2:30pm
University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow G1 1RD
The United Kingdom Science Park Association (UKSPA) membership and wider community – encompassing clusters across the UK, science, technology and research parks, and innovation districts such as Glasgow City – represent a critical national network and infrastructure that underpins economic sustainability and growth across all four nations.
The Spring Conference will highlight the essential role members and partners play within their communities, the tangible value they deliver in fostering innovation and achieving social impact, and their contribution to driving inclusive, place-based growth.
It will provide a platform for delegates to strengthen existing partnerships and form new relationships – now more important than ever as we collectively address challenges at local, national, and international levels.
As always, the conference will offer extensive opportunities to learn from and challenge one another through best-practice discussion sessions, presentations, case studies, and keynote contributions.
Delegates will have the opportunity to tour the Technology and Innovation Centre, a state-of-the-art, world-class research facility that is transforming collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector.
These are challenging times. The collective insight and experience of our members has never been more critical, nor has the strength and relevance of the UKSPA community mattered more.
As UKSPA begins development of its new strategy, the Spring Conference will mark a key milestone for sharing insights gathered to date.
The Spring Conference is an important industry opportunity to engage with members in Glasgow and to gather further perspectives and feedback, helping to inform and shape UKSPA’s roadmap for the years ahead.
The Drinks Reception and Dinner kindly sponsored by Communicate will take place on the evening of 5th March in the Ballroom at Sloans.
An agenda will be available shortly.
Glasgow City Innovation District is a hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration. It builds on Scotland’s rich tradition of scientific excellence and industrial cooperation.
Bringing together ambitious, forward-thinking people, the District is tackling societal and global challenges and driving inclusive economic growth.
Located in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, the District is home to many innovative companies and organisations that have chosen to locate here to nurture and accelerate growth, improve productivity and access world-class research and technology from the University.
Roslin Innovation Centre
The University of Edinburgh
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian EH25 9RG
