Innovation Late
Fascinated by the Future? Let us give you a glimpse of things to come.
This annual event presents a series of talks from inspiring innovators and an exhibition of extraordinary engineering, and this year we're heading to Liverpool!

Step into a world of wonder at Innovation Late, Liverpool’s ultimate after-hours party celebrating the best of British innovation and technology. For one night only, you’ll discover mind-blowing technology, immersive experiences, and inspiring talks all designed to spark your curiosity.
Experience latest cutting-edge technology with live demonstrations and interactive exhibits; See levitating gin and tonic, get your brain scanned, feel textiles that generate electricity, and experience the groundbreaking camera tech behind award-winning shows like The Favourite, Wolf Hall, and much more.
You’ll hear from trailblazing speakers who are engineering a more sustainable world from the people creating futuristic sustainable materials, engineers fighting fires using the latest drone technology and how virtual reality is accelerating patient recovery.
Hosted by the brilliant Jackie Bell, physicist, pilot, and aspiring astronaut - this is engineering like you’ve never seen before.
Drop-in anytime, and take your pick from the series of talks, exhibits and hands-on activities on offer.
Get ready for a night of fun, curiosity, and hands-on discovery. Innovation Late is your ticket to the future.
Past events
Check out some of the interactive exhibits and talks at Innovation Late 2023 and 2024 which gave our guests insight into just some of Britain's exceptional engineering making a difference.
Photos by Layton Thompson.

An eager audience watch the first of a series of talks.

Rahul Mandal, bake-off superstar and Technical Lead at Nuclear AMRC, uses chocolate welding to create a tasty structural masterpiece.

Origaker robots from King's College London transform in front of guests

Guest tries to guess the flavour of edible mist

Guests experience the supportive help of air cell technology that Aergo Health can offer wheelchair users.

Amazing augmented reality headset experience courtesy of Atlantic Productions

Guests play with levitation with researchers from UCL