Society for Information Display
The UK & Ireland Chapter brings together researchers, engineers and companies working across the display industry — from materials and devices to systems and applications — with regular technical meetings, an annual general meeting, and student outreach throughout the region.
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In person
UK & Ireland Chapter Meeting & AGM 2026
Wednesday 17 September 2026 · hosted in partnership with a regional
university department.
A full day of technical talks followed by the Annual General Meeting and election of the chapter committee. Members and prospective members are warmly invited.
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Highlights from this year's programme, spanning display materials, optics and manufacturing.
The Display Industry Outlook
Bob Raikes · Meko / Display Daily
A wide-angle view of where display technology and the wider industry are heading into the second half of the decade.
Photonics & Displays in the UK and Ireland
Dr Fiona Gray
Research strengths across the region's universities and how they feed into next-generation display devices.
Manufacturing & Sustainability
Declan Murphy
Eco-design, materials and the practical road to more sustainable display manufacturing.
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2025
The Ben Sturgeon Award recognises an outstanding contribution to display science and to the UK & Ireland display community. It is named in memory of a long-standing chapter figure and celebrates excellence and service.
The 2025 award winner is recognised for sustained research and mentorship across the region. The chapter also acknowledges the support of the Rank Prize Fund and the work of Dr Anthony Lowe in the field.
Demo bio — winner details to be supplied by SID.
2026
Bob Raikes
Chair
office@sid.orgDr Fiona Gray
Secretary
office@sid.orgDeclan Murphy
Treasurer
office@sid.orgCommittee Member
Student Liaison
office@sid.orgDemo committee — populated from the seeded chapter officers.
Chapter publications
A selection of articles and retrospectives from the chapter, including pieces marking SID's anniversary milestones and the history of display research across the UK and Ireland.
Archive
Demo list — full meeting history to be supplied by SID.
Archive
The chapter newsletter rounds up meetings, member news and upcoming events. Back issues:
Demo archive — PDF links to be wired to the real newsletters.