NeuMat Spotlight: Two Major Neuromorphic Computing Events Coming to Southampton, 2–3 March 2026

🌟 NeuMat Spotlight: Two Major Neuromorphic Computing Events Coming to Southampton, 2–3 March 2026

The University of Southampton is set to become a hub of neuromorphic innovation this March, hosting two consecutive high‑profile events that bring together leading researchers, emerging technologies, and new UK‑wide initiatives in the field. Held on 2–3 March 2026, the programme promises to showcase cutting‑edge advances across devices, materials, algorithms, and architectures for next‑generation computing.

🚀 Day 1 — Launch of the ECS Centre for Neuromorphic Technologies (CeNT)

📅 Monday 2 March 2026
📍 University of Southampton

The programme opens with the official launch of the ECS Centre for Neuromorphic Technologies (CeNT)—a major new hub for UK neuromorphic research. This half‑day event will feature:

• Keynote lectures from IBM Research (Switzerland) and the CogniGron Centre (Netherlands)
• Short research talks from CeNT members across electronics, materials, and computing
• A poster session highlighting recent breakthroughs
• An editorial panel discussion with journal representatives
• A networking reception to connect researchers, industry partners, and students

The launch will also spotlight broader neuromorphic activities across Southampton and introduce several new UK-wide neuromorphic computing initiatives.

🔗 Further event details and registration available via Eventbrite.

⚗️ Day 2 — 1st International Workshop on Molecular Ion-Based Neuromorphic Computing (POMORPHICS)

📅 Tuesday 3 March 2026
📍 University of Southampton

Following the CeNT launch, Southampton will host the inaugural POMORPHICS Workshop:
“Molecular Ion-Based Neuromorphic Computing: from Polyoxometalates to Nanofluidic Ionotronics.”

Co‑organized with the Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering (IOM), Germany and sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry, this workshop brings together international experts exploring ionic, molecular, and fluidic approaches to neuromorphic devices.

Confirmed invited speakers include:

• Prof Francesca Santoro – Juelich / RWTH Aachen, Germany
• Dr Kazuya Terabe – National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
• Dr Sreetosh Goswami – Indian Institute of Science, India
• Prof Fabrizio Torricelli – University of Brescia, Italy
• Prof Ilia Valov – Juelich / RWTH Aachen, Germany

Spaces for POMORPHICS are limited, and participants are encouraged to register early.
🔗 Registration link here.

📝 Registration & Participation

Both events are free to attend, but separate registration is required for each day.
Participants—especially early‑career researchers—are warmly encouraged to contribute posters showcasing their latest work.

🌐 A Unique Opportunity for the Neuromorphic Community

Together, these two events form a highly complementary programme, bringing device physicists, materials chemists, computer architects, and emerging neuromorphic researchers into one shared space. Whether your interests lie in nanoscale ionic systems, large‑scale architectures, unconventional algorithms, or the future of AI hardware, these events promise valuable insights and collaborations.