Matrix is involved in a range of upcoming industry events spanning manufacturing, quantum and innovation.
Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026
Matrix is a partner for the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2026, taking place on 10 September at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn. The event brings together manufacturers, engineers, technology providers, policymakers and industry leaders from across Northern Ireland and beyond.
Launch of the Northern Ireland Space Enabled Region Pathfinder Report
On 21st September the NI Space enabled region pathfinder report by NI Space Office (facilitated by Matrix) will be launched. The report was funded by UKSA through DSIT and was conducted by Firetail. There will be a presentation on the key findings & recommendations for how NI can adopt satellite-enabled technologies as a routine part of public service delivery. Invitation only event.
AI Con 2026: From Possible to Proven: Agents at Work
On 23 September, Matrix will be supporting AI Con 2026, curated by Kainos as part of Belfast Tech Week 2026 at the ICC. Matrix will be launching a new report on quantum technologies, with the findings presented by report chair and Matrix panel member Tom Gray.
Find out more at ai-con.ai.
Future Focus Schools’ Challenge
Matrix in collaboration with the NI Science Festival and Nerve Centre in the North West is running a schools’ challenge for Key Stage 2 & 3 pupils. This challenge invites school teams to imagine Northern Ireland in 2050, identify a problem we may face and design an innovative app, product, service or invention that provides a solution.
Futura Innovation Conference, Limerick
Matrix will also contribute to the inaugural Futura Innovation Conference, taking place from 19 to 21 October in Limerick. Built on the idea that cross-sector collaboration in a shared environment turns innovation into global impact, the conference brings together industry, government, capital and research to connect discussion with deployment.
Matrix Chair Robert Hill will present on the opportunities for the Northern Ireland space economy, while Matrix panel member Mary McKenna will host a session titled “Angel House”.
Hosted at multiple city centre venues.
Find out more at futuraevent.com.
Techtides – where innovation flows
On the 27th October 2026, Matrix NI will join a vibrant mix of business professionals, technologists, students, and entrepreneurs from across NI and Ireland at the Millennium Forum in Derry~Londonderry for TechTides
Matrix is delighted to support the event again in 2026 following the inaugural event last year. Robert Hill (Matrix, Chair and Director of the Northern Ireland Space Office and NI Space Cluster Manager) will be one of the speakers on the NI space economy.