Wednesday, 4 November, 2026
Laser Matters 2026
⚲ MTC, Coventry
Bringing together manufacturers, researchers, technology providers and industry leaders for a day of thought leadership, industry discussion and hands-on technology exploration.
Shaping the Future of Laser-Enabled Manufacturing
As industry faces the combined challenge of strengthening productivity, resilience and future manufacturing capability, laser-enabled technologies are set to play an increasingly important role in how high-value sectors - from aerospace to defence - innovate, compete and respond to changing market demands.
Laser Matters 2026 brings together manufacturers, researchers, technology providers and industry leaders for a day of thought leadership, industry discussion and hands-on technology exploration. Delegates will leave better equipped to identify where laser-enabled technologies could create value, understand the opportunities shaping future manufacturing capability and make more informed decisions about collaboration, investment and adoption.
What to Expect at Laser Matters
Exclusive access to world-leading laser facilities
Explore MTC's laser processing capabilities first-hand and see how advanced laser technologies are being developed, tested and applied to address future manufacturing challenges.
Keynotes and presentations from industry leaders
Hear strategic perspectives from experts across research, high-value manufacturing and industrial sectors including defence and aerospace, exploring trends, opportunities and capability requirements shaping the future of laser-enabled production.
Meet specialist exhibitors
Connect with technology providers, innovation partners and expert organisations to discover new capabilities, explore collaboration opportunities and understand the wider laser manufacturing ecosystem.
Why Attend?
See where laser-enabled manufacturing is heading
Leave with a clearer view of the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping future manufacturing capability, helping you identify where laser technologies could support future strategy and growth.
Turn insight into informed action
Gain the knowledge and practical context to assess emerging applications, understand routes to adoption and make more confident decisions about collaboration, investment and implementation.
Shape future capability through collaboration
Connect with manufacturers, researchers, technology providers and innovation partners to explore the partnerships, supply chains and shared capabilities needed to accelerate laser-enabled manufacturing including defence andadvanced engineering.
A Laser Processing
Centre of Excellence
As the UK’s Laser Processing Centre of Excellence, MTC leads the way in laser technology through innovation, collaboration and thought leadership. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships across all major laser technology suppliers, we positively impact industrial projects across the aerospace, automotive, defence, and energy sectors.
Our diverse team of world-class laser experts brings centuries of combined experience, driving progress through academic research, cross-industry engagement, and strategic events. From pioneering solutions to shaping the future of manufacturing, we provide the expertise, infrastructure, and network to accelerate technological adoption and unlock new opportunities.
Interested in Exhibiting?
We have a small number of exhibitor opportunities available for companies working across the laser manufacturing ecosystem. If your organisation has relevant technologies, services or capabilities to share with our audience, please get in touch to discuss the available options.
Email: TianLong.See@the-mtc.org
See What Makes Laser Matters Unique
For five years, Laser Matters has brought together the laser manufacturing community to share knowledge, explore innovation and discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of industry.
Ready to Be Part of the Conversation?
Whether you're looking to gain valuable industry insight, build new connections, showcase your expertise or discover the latest innovations, Laser Matters 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage with the UK's laser manufacturing community.
Join us as a delegate to explore the future of laser-enabled manufacturing, or position your organisation in front of key decision-makers by securing one of our limited exhibitor opportunities.
Hosted at the Manufacturing Technology Centre
Laser Matters takes place at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, one of the UK's leading centres for manufacturing innovation.
Designed to help manufacturers develop, test and adopt new technologies, the MTC provides a fitting backdrop for a conference focused on digital transformation, automation, data, connectivity and AI.
