SMRRF 2026
7th & 8th March 2026
The Dalton Building, Manchester
The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation (SMF) is a charity dedicated to supporting neurodivergent young people in the fields of engineering and STEM. It was founded following the tragic loss of our dear friend, Sanjay Mortimer, co-founder of E3D and a visionary in the world of 3D printing. Sanjay’s achievements were not in spite of his neurodivergence, but because of it, and they continue to inspire others with your support.
SMRRF's Mission
SMRRF invites you to celebrate innovation, support neurodivergent talent, and explore the future of 3D printing and STEM.
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Join engineers, educators, creators, and industry leaders for two days of live demos, family-friendly workshops, and community connection.
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​SMRRF 2026 takes place 7–8 March at The Dalton Building, Manchester Metropolitan University.
What To Expect
Full programme details will be announced soon, but you can count on the same incredible energy and creativity that made SMRRF 2024 unforgettable.
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Day 1: Sat, 7 March 2026: 10:00–17:00​
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Day 2: Sun, 8 March 2026: 10:00–16:00
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From Platinum sponsorships to display-only tables, we have packages for every level. Whether you want to showcase your latest build, run a demo, or be part of the action, email us to express your interest.
A Festival With A Purpose
Who’s Joining Us?
​In 2024, SMRRF raised over £94,000 to support neurodiverse young people in STEM, with 1,000+ attendees from across the UK turning up to celebrate innovation, community, and creativity.
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Why Manchester?
With its engineering legacy, thriving maker scene, and over 100,000 students, Manchester is the ideal home for the UK’s RepRap festival. It's easily accessible with great transport links and simply a great city to hang out in!
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​Thanks to our partners at PrintCity, we’re hosting SMRRF 2026 in a cutting-edge venue built for innovation, the brand-new Dalton Building at MMU - right next to last year's venue.
Why Attend SMRRF 2026?
The UK’s Leading RepRap & 3D Printing Festival
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Showcase Innovation: Put your technology and ideas at the heart of the UK’s leading 3D printing RepRap festival, attended by hobbyists, engineers, educators and innovators. ​
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Connect with Industry & Community: Meet hundreds of attendees, from content creators to industry leaders, and forge partnerships in education, enterprise, and open-source innovation.​​
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Champion Neurodiversity: Demonstrate your commitment to inclusion by supporting a charity event dedicated to empowering neurodivergent young people in STEM and 3D design.​
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Drive Social Impact: Your support helps fund year-round mentoring, outreach, and skills programmes that open doors for young people with learning difficulties.
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Engage future innovators: This family-friendly event has everything young makers need to ignite their creativity - from hands-on STEM workshops to interactive displays galore.
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