Shaping the Future of Soft Robotics in Health Conference 2026
Thursday 02 October 2025
Following the success of the inaugural conference in 2024, the next Shaping the Future of Soft Robotics (SoRo) in Health conference will be taking place next year on 19th – 20th January in Bristol.
Clinicians, researchers, engineers, policymakers, regulators, and innovators from across the UK and beyond will come together to share their ongoing work in the development of soft robotic technologies and explore how this can be translated into real-world healthcare.
What to expect
This two-day conference will consist of:
- Keynote talks, workshops, interactive sessions with on-demand content for overseas delegates
- Opportunities to network, pitch ideas, and explore real-life applications of soft robotics
- A spotlight on early career researchers, innovation, and co-design with patients and clinicians
- A vibrant multidisciplinary space where science, healthcare, and engineering come together
2026 Programme
A preliminary programme has been announced with 6 fantastic speakers so far and an outline of the event is available through the conference website. The programme is based around several key themes including Materials Design and Application, Device Development, Working with Industry and Commercialisation, and more.
Find out more about this amazing upcoming event and register your place today using the link below. Early bird rates apply until Friday 7th November and abstract submissions will be opening soon.