The One Step Ahead – Physics Careers Fair, hosted by the Institute of Physics, is your gateway to exciting career opportunities.

Connect with leading employers from a diverse range of industries and discover where your physics degree can take you. Whether you’re passionate about research, technology, finance, data science, or exploring something completely new, physics opens doors everywhere.

Your degree equips you with problem-solving, analytical, and data skills that are in high demand across all sectors. At this event, you’ll:

  • Hear from industry speakers sharing insights into real-world applications of physics.
  • Explore graduate schemes and apprenticeships designed to kick-start your career.
  • Meet exhibitors and start building your professional network.
  • Don’t miss this chance to get ahead and shape your future.

IOP Member - Free

Non-Member - £15

Jobs & Schemes

Discover graduate schemes, apprenticeships and job opportunities in sectors from energy and engineering to banking and consultancy

Meet the Speakers

Chat to our speakers in the exhibition space for informal conversations, giving you the chance to ask follow‑up questions

Networking

Make connections that could shape your future career and talk to our exhibitors

Hear from industry leaders and innovators

Dr Clare Walsh

Director of Education

Institute of Analytics

Further speaker details coming soon

Speaker

To be announced

Details coming soon

Speaker

To be announced

Exhibitors

Additional partners and exhibitors will be published as arrangements are completed.

Ready to take the next step?

Join us at the

One Step Ahead - Physics Career Fair

and unlock your future

22 October 2026

Morning 09:00-12:30

Afternoon 13:30-17:00

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Free registration for this event

And discounted or free registration to future IOP conferences and events.

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Physics World digital magazine

And exclusive online resources to keep you informed.

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Professional development tools

Including CPD tracking and career advice.

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