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Vacuum Symposium 2026

Trade-orientedBoutiqueIn-personNational draw
📅 16 June 2026 – 17 June 📍 Harwell Campus, Didcot, GB ↗ 🏢 Vacuum Symposium UK 🔁 annual

A one-day UK technical exhibition and symposium focused on vacuum technology, instrumentation, and services, including training and the Harry Leck Memorial Medal.

Exhibitor mix: Exhibitors and sponsors listed alphabetically, no specific thematic zones identified.

Industrial EquipmentComponents PartsIndustrial Machinery vacuum technologyinstrumentationvacuum pumpsscientific instrumentsengineeringsensors

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Venue

Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

Multipurpose

A major science and innovation campus in Didcot, UK, hosting over 200 organizations, laboratories, and specialized facilities for R&D, including conference and meeting spaces within its facilities.

📍 Curie Avenue, Harwell, Didcot OX11 0QX, United Kingdom

Operated by Harwell Science & Innovation Campus

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Organizer

Vacuum Symposium UK

Subsidiary · Effingham, United Kingdom · Founded 1995

An event production firm that organizes specialized trade exhibitions and academic symposiums for the vacuum technology sector.

Why people attend

To source vacuum technology components, attend specialized training, and network with suppliers in the UK scientific/engineering community.

Who attends

Vacuum engineersresearcherssenior scientistsgraduate studentsindustrial techniciansand commercial technology equipment manufacturers.

Exhibitor categories

Vacuum pumpsInstrumentationCalibration servicesScientific equipmentThin film technology

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Speakers

154 speakers at Vacuum Symposium

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"Welcome & Introduction"

leak detectionvacuum
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Dr Richard Pilkington

Salford University

"Introduction to Leak Detection"

leak detectionvacuum metrology
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Prof John Colligon

Manchester Metropolitan University

"Effects of energy-assistance on coating microstructure"

coating microstructureenergy-assistance
A

Andrew Miller

Safety Compliance Manager & Committee Member · Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd & IOSH Construction Group

"Experience with leaks and leak testing on the Diamond Light Source vacuum systems"

construction safetymaritime safetysafety compliance

Also speaking at Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live - Fire Safety Live, NYSCC Suppliers' Day, FAME Week Africa

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Prof Erwin Kessels

Eindhoven University of Technology

"Atomic layer deposition"

atomic layer deposition
R

Robert Limpenny

Space Research Centre, University of Leicester

"Design for Leak Testing"

leak testing designvacuum
J

James Dutson

Plasma Quest Ltd, Hook

"Remote Plasma Sputtering: recent developments in understanding the process"

remote plasma sputtering
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Prof Arutiun Ehiasarian

Sheffield Hallam University

"Introduction to high power impulse magnetron sputtering"

high power impulse magnetron sputtering
I

Isabelle Gaurand

Pfeiffer Vacuum

"From the Earth to the Stars"

vacuum technologyspace
P

Prof Papken Hovsepian

Sheffield Hallam University

"Introduction to high power impulse magnetron sputtering"

high power impulse magnetron sputtering
D

Dr Karl Jousten

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

"Vacuum metrology for Science and Industry"

vacuum metrologyscience and industry
P

Prof. Chris McConville

Professor · University of Warwick

"Electronic Structure and Properties of Transparent Conducting Oxide Semiconductors"

transparent conducting oxidessemiconductorselectronic structure
D

Dr Graham Rogers

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum

"Helium Leak Testing Techniques for Industry"

helium leak testingindustrial techniques
D

Dr Kham Niang

Doctor · University of Cambridge

"Vacuum Deposited Ionic Oxide Semiconductors for Thin Film Transistors and Solar Cells"

ionic oxide semiconductorsthin film transistorssolar cells
C

Chris Walker

Editor, Nursing Children and Young People and Learning Disability Practice, and co-editor of Mental Health Practice · RCNi

"Extreme amorphous carbon materials applied using plasma-assisted CVD"

Also speaking at Nursing Live

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Timothy Threadgold

University of Reading

"Nanoparticle Polymer Composite Thin-Films in the Mid Infrared"

nanoparticle polymer compositesthin filmsmid infrared

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Frequently asked questions

When is Vacuum Symposium?+
Vacuum Symposium takes place on 16 June 2026 to 17 June 2026.
Where is Vacuum Symposium held?+
Vacuum Symposium is held at Harwell Campus, Didcot, GB.
Who organises Vacuum Symposium?+
Vacuum Symposium is organised by Vacuum Symposium UK.
How often is Vacuum Symposium held?+
Vacuum Symposium is held annual.

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