The Midlands Reception - Innovation & Investment
On behalf of the Invest in UK University R&D Midlands Campaign and our partners, Midlands Innovation, the East Midlands Combined County Authority and Rolls Royce, we would be delighted if you could join us for the Midlands Reception taking place at the UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit on Tuesday 9 June 2026, 6pm – 8pm in the Marble Hall at The Royal Society during London Tech Week. Speeches will be at 1830.
Speaking at the event will be:
Claire Ward, Mayor of the East Midlands
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands
Professor Nick Jennings CB FRS FREng, President and Vice-Chancellor of Loughborough University
Melissa Snover, CEO and Founder of Nourished,
From outstanding research to game-changing spinouts; from dynamic innovation clusters to major capital investment opportunities such as Midlands Mindforge and Nuclear Fusion – the Midlands has some of the world’s greatest R&D assets.
Moreover, we are working together – through the Midlands Mayoral Compact and through partners such as Midlands Innovation, Forging Ahead and the pioneering Invest in UK University R&D - Midlands Campaign – to demonstrate to industry and investors alike that our collaboration can become their competitive advantage when choosing our Region.
The Reception will be an opportunity to convene and celebrate innovation and investment opportunities from across the Midlands, bringing together senior representatives from the Midlands showcasing opportunities at the Summit and at London Tech Week, as well as our friends, partners and prospective investors from the UK and around the world.