
*The conference ticket price will include annual membership fees for UKEV. Please contact info@ukev.org.uk if you paid for annual UKEV Membership after 1st September 2026.
UKEV Forum is back and will be held in Preston at the University of Lancashire with the theme:
EVs: Form, Function, Future.

This in-person meeting will bring together leading international experts, early career researchers, and industry professionals for two full days of cutting-edge EV science including:
- Oral presentations, lightning talks, and moderated poster sessions
- Networking events, including an evening dinner and social
- Research presentation prizes for oral and poster contributions
- Bursaries available for students and early career researchers who are presenting their work during the conference
Building on the success of previous years, UKEV Forum 2026 offers a dedicated early careers day (14th Dec):
- Emerging techniques in EV research
- Careers in academia and industry
- A relaxed social event for the ECR day
- Whether you’re new to the EV field or an established investigator, this forum is a welcoming space to share discoveries, explore new collaborations, and shape the future of EV research.



