What will the next decade of innovation look like in Cambridge? Join us for a deep dive into the future of venture building in Cambridge, spotlighting emerging trends in DeepTech, BioTech, and NetZero, and the resources that will define the city’s next chapter. Explore cutting-edge advancements in regenerative concrete, AI-driven oncology, and bio-engineered meat, directly from the founders pioneering these fields built within the Cambridge space. We’ll also be joined by leads within the University Spin out accelerator ConceptionX and the government's new R&D agency ARIA to dig into which trends most surprised them, and what they look for when backing a new venture. 

This webinar series brings together key figures from the entrepreneurial sector, with a specific focus on fostering innovation that can drive economic growth and social impact across Africa. Our goal is to ignite, excite, and co-create.

Come along to find out more about the Climate Challenge, an early-stage climate entrepreneurship training programme for postgrads and postdocs.

Receive free training from experts and compete in teams for a chance to win a £1500 cash prize!

Gee Hee Hong is a senior economist in the International Monetary Fund’s European Department. Previously, she worked in the IMF’s Research Department, Asia and Pacific Department, as well as the Fiscal Affairs Department. She holds a PhD in economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining the IMF, she worked at the Bank of Canada (2012 –2014) as a senior analyst. She has a wide array of interests ranging from demographics, inflation dynamics, productivity, and fiscal issues. Shas published in several peer-reviewed journals, including the American Economic Review, the Review of Economics and Statistics,  the Review of Financial Studies, and the Journal of Monetary Economics.

Sharina Perry, founder of Utopia Plastix and creator of The Utopia Model, is known for her innovative, sustainable business solutions. She helped shape Oklahoma City's post-Covid economic plan and advanced STEM and workforce development in Black communities. Named one of Forbes' Top 10 Women to Watch in 2023, she was also honored as Inventor of the Year and featured on the Nasdaq Billboard in Times Square.

Join industry leaders Isabella Rose Davey (COO, Copenhagen Fashion Week), Olya Kuryshchuk (Editor-in-Chief, 1 Granary), and Emily Chan (Senior Sustainability & Features Editor, British Vogue) to explore how emerging talent drives sustainable fashion. This panel will discuss fashion weeks' role in promoting eco-conscious design and the industry's sustainable future.

"AI Basics: Thrills or Chills?" is a participatory workshop on AI's social and political impact. Love or hate AI? Share your thoughts! We foster dialogue about AI's present and future. No technical expertise needed.

AI basics was created by Martin Percy, a King's alumnus (KC, 1982) and award-winning interactive film director. Martin specialises in immersive educational films, often using AI. As a TEDx speaker, he's won a BAFTA, an Emmy, and eleven Webby Awards.

Open transaction networks are systems that ensure interoperability across various platforms and services. Pramod Varma will explore how these new technologies can support network approach solutions to the multi-faceted problems of climate change, dramatically reducing the cost of coordination.

Adrian Cadbury (1929-2015), a key figure in the Quaker chocolate dynasty, was an influential business leader known for his commitment to capitalism, workers' rights, and social causes. Despite personal tragedies and the hostile takeover of his family business, his legacy includes the Cadbury Report on corporate governance. This biography, marking Cadbury's 200th anniversary, is based on interviews with family and acquaintances, revealing the complexities of his life and achievements.

This webinar series brings together key figures from the entrepreneurial sector, with a specific focus on fostering innovation that can drive economic growth and social impact across Africa. Our goal is to ignite, excite, and co-create.

Warner Music executives Alfonso Perez-Soto and Damien Yare will discuss the challenges and successes of expanding into emerging markets.

Many groundbreaking inventions, from penicillin to the World Wide Web, originated in the UK but weren't commercialized there. To address this gap, join us to learn from Seth Bannon of Fifty Years, a leading Silicon Valley VC firm. Fifty Years has backed 100+ deep tech companies, raising over $4.6B, and published the Spinout Playbook. Their free 5050 program is coming to the UK, equipping scientists and engineers to build impactful companies. Participants tackle major problems, develop entrepreneurship skills, and learn to commercialise research. Join us to explore entrepreneurship and connect with like-minded innovators over refreshments!

Join us for an inspiring event exploring the dynamic UK social enterprise sector! Tofik Saad from the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) will discuss their impact on organizations. Leaders from Cambridge-based social enterprises will share their journeys and impact. Nikki Digiovanni (REMO), Mona Shah (Harry Specters), and Simon Glenister (Noise Solution) will discuss future plans and insights. Maggie Robb will explain how PwC supports social entrepreneurs through staff volunteering. A Q&A session will follow, allowing direct engagement with panelists to deepen your understanding of social enterprises.

David Blood, a Founding Partner of Generation Investment Management and former CEO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will speak on the urgency of transitioning to a net-zero world.

Toni Petersson, former CEO of Oatly, will share his story on scaling a small Swedish business into a global phenomenon.

Peter Barrett, co-founder of Playground Global, will discuss the challenges at the intersection of deep tech and hard science, highlighting advancements in AI, quantum computing, and robotics.

Breakfast conversation with Jeff Sachs on the technical intricacies of material production and climate financing to the dynamic challenges of geopolitical negotiation and ongoing conflict.

Learn how students, PhDs, and postdocs transition from academia to startups. Enjoy a casual fireside chat with the E-Lab Research Associates and Gerard Grech, former Tech Nation CEO. Learn about E-lab's new research associate positions and how its community can help you become an entrepreneur.

Jim Bacchus, former U.S. congressman and founding member and twice chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization, will tell us about his varied and extensive experience at every level of governance and of all that he has learned along the way from my decades of intellectual engagement with ideas about governance.

Kelechi Okafor and Afua Hirsch will discuss their experiences as Black women advocating for social justice, focusing on the challenges they face and how their identities shape their activism. The event will highlight their literary works as tools for addressing race, identity, and systemic inequality, and will provide insights into the intersection of personal identity and public advocacy.

PwC and E-Lab are hosting a digital accelerator showcase during Cambridge Tech Week featuring experts, startups in various sectors, and a tour of King's College. The event aims to foster collaboration within the tech ecosystem in Cambridge.