# Early Careers Conference

- Dates: 21 September 2026 to 22 September 2026
- Location: Reed Hall, Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
- Organiser: UK Metamaterials Network
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 50

## About

The Early Careers Conference 2026 is an in-person event focused on metamaterials, aimed at early career researchers, junior industry staff, PhD researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and junior lecturers. It seeks to bridge academia and industry, promote collaboration, and provide training in career development and entrepreneurial skills within the UK metamaterials community.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://metamaterials.network/early-careers-conference-2026/)
- [Registration](https://metamaterials.network/signup)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Ticket pricing

GBP 250

## Where to stay

- **Park View Hotel**: 690 m from the venue, 7 Howell Road, Exeter, EX4 4LG
- **Premier Inn**: 740 m from the venue, Bonhay Road, Exeter, EX4 4BG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/devon/exeter/exeter-central-st-davids.html)
  - Phone: +44 333 321 9216
- **Telstar Guest House**: 870 m from the venue, 77 St Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 4DW
  - [Hotel website](http://www.telstar-hotel.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1392 272466
- **Oakcliffe Hotel**: 880 m from the venue, 73 St Davids Hill, Exeter, EX4 4DW
  - [Hotel website](http://www.oakcliffehotel.com/)
  - Phone: +44 1392 258288
- **The Clock Tower Hotel**: 880 m from the venue, 16 New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4HF
- **The Queens Court Hotel**: 930 m from the venue, 3 stars, 8 Bystock Terrace, Exeter, EX4 4HY
- **Melbury Rooms & Studios**: 1.2 km from the venue, 4 Queens Crescent, EX4 6AY
  - [Hotel website](https://melburyexeter.co.uk/)
  - Phone: +44 1392 894635
- **The City Gate**: 1.3 km from the venue, 1 Iron Bridge, Exeter, EX4 3RB
  - [Hotel website](https://www.citygatehotel.com/)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #ihrecm26

- [Welcome to the 2025 Early Careers Conference, Dr Sarah Beardsley](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtzbvw02sw0)
  - Dr Sarah Beardsley, director of RAL Space, welcomes attendees to our 2025 Early Careers Conference. Learn more about early career opportunities at STFC: http...
- [Experian early careers conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhtw74UPL_k)
  - We hosted our Early Careers Conference - a game-changer for our development programme! 🚀 Packed with inspiration & connection opportunities the day featured: A business knowledge café with UK ...
- [Victor Sosanya | Experian | Early Careers Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-N1giJyHkw)
  - Victor Sosanya is a global award-winning researcher, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is currently a postgraduate at Cambridge Judge Business School. Previously...

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