Join us for the Oxbridge-Imperial AI Day, an unforgettable afternoon of networking and collaboration in the historic heart of Cambridge. We bring together entrepreneurs, founders, and innovators from Cambridge, Imperial, and Oxford for meaningful connections and collaboration opportunities.

Tim Bestwick is the Chief Development Officer and Deputy CEO at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. He is also the Chair of the Harwell Campus (the major science and innovation campus in Oxfordshire) and Chair of the Space Partnership (industry, government and academia growing the UK Space sector). After corporate research in optoelectronics and two start-up technology companies Tim now works for UKAEA, leading the commercialization of fusion technology.. He is passionate about the opportunities for new spin out businesses from big science programmes, and also creating mixed ‘public-private’ campuses where innovation thrives. Tim was awarded an OBE in 2023 for services to the commercialisation of science, technology and innovation.

Join us for this session where we take you behind the diplomatic curtain and discuss with with Ambassador Maulidah Hassan what advising a President can teach one about leadership.

King’s College, a place synonymous with groundbreaking contributions to science and technology, has been home to computer scientists such as Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, and Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Prize winner who has transformed the field of artificial intelligence. Continuing this tradition, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Joe Parry, a King’s alumnus and a visionary leader in the world of data visualisation, for an inspiring fireside discussion.

In this session Jim Bacchus, former Congressman and founding member and twice chairman of the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization, will in conversation with Gillian Tett on why democracy and sustainable development are unavoidably linked.

In an era of rapid technological disruption and shifting global dynamics, the Cambridge China Business Forum 2025 convenes academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders for a dialogue on the technologies and strategies shaping tomorrow's markets. Join us at the historic Cambridge Union for a full day of innovation, inspiration, and global dialogue!

We are hosting the Vice Chancellor (Deborah Prentice) at the E-Lab, to hear about some of our E-Lab activities and future plans.

Join us for an engaging evening with Nader Mousavizadeh, global strategist, former UN official, and co-founder of Macro Advisory Partners, as we delve into the most pressing geopolitical and economic shifts shaping our world today.

Brent is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Founders Factory (global venture studios, seed programmes and accelerator programmes), Founders Forum Group (global community of founders, corporates and tech leaders), and firstminute capital ($500m seed fund with global remit, backed by over 130 unicorn founders). Previously, Brent co-founded Made.com in 2010. He left before it went public in 2021 at a valuation of $1.1bn. Brent also co-founded lastminute.com in 1998 where he was CEO from its inception and sold it in 2005 to Sabre for $1.1bn. Brent has backed 11 unicorns at Seed stage and technology businesses Brent has co-founded have raised over $1bn.

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.

Join us for this fireside chat with Caroline Hargrove, who will share learnings from her career as an ‘Engineering Leader’, from her 20-year tenure at McLaren, through to her journey in the world of ventures in Health Tech and now Hydrogen Power at Ceres. Caroline will provide insights on how her time in Formula 1 prepared her to lead entrepreneurial teams at the pinnacle of innovation.

Join us for this fireside chat with Robert Rosenkranz on his new book The Stoic Capitalist, in which he shows how its teachings can lead to a life of accomplishment, fulfillment, and impact. Stoic principles are applied not just to help you cope but to achieve your most ambitious goals. Robert explains how ancient philosophy and its psychological insights can be used to create extraordinary outcomes in your personal and professional life.

Join us for an exciting and hands-on workshop where creativity meets business acumen. In this unique session, participants will use LEGO bricks to explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, brainstorming of ideas and explore your own motivations and strengths. Each term, we will be running a different Lego Serious play workshop, designed around a specific theme. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or just looking to unleash your creativity, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to build your dreams, one brick at a time!

Swapnil Raj is the Head of Innovation at Nethermind, a leading research and software engineering company developing tooling and infrastructure for blockchain ecosystems, specializing in Ethereum and Layer 2. With a focus on agentic AI, enhancing security, scalability, and stability, Nethermind drives innovation and adoption within the blockchain industry.

Learn how to captivate an audience from your first words, the essential elements you need to include, how to avoid the most common fails, the art of effective slides, and ways to exude authority in this high energy, highly interactive two hour workshop.

E-Lab is collaborating with Entrepreneur First to hold our inaugural event in the Next Steps series, focused on highlighting alternative graduate pathways for about-to or recent graduates interested in a first career step outside of the standard graduate schemes.

Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your entrepreneurial vision and compete for the ultimate prize. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this CUE x King’s E-Lab Startup Competition offers a platform for you to pitch your ideas, receive expert mentorship, and grow your network.

The King's E-Lab is hosting the founder of Knoops Hot Chocolate, Jens Knoops, alongside its current CEO, William Gordon Harris, to talk all things chocolate: flavors, pairings, and the craft behind the perfect cup.

Come grab the gift for your perfect cup to kick start your revision.

Learn how to captivate an audience from your first words, the essential elements you need to include, how to avoid the most common fails, the art of effective slides, and ways to exude authority in this high energy, highly interactive two hour workshop.

Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Audrey Tang (cyber ambassador-at-large and Taiwan’s first digital minister) on AI, geopolitics, and gender.

King’s College, a place synonymous with groundbreaking contributions to science and technology, has been home to computer scientists such as Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, and Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Prize winner who has transformed the field of artificial intelligence. Continuing this tradition, we are delighted to host the inagural Cambridge-Oxford AI Evening!

As part of the inaugural Cambridge and Oxford AI Entrepreneurship Evening, join us to hear from four incredible founders, representing some of the best of both Oxford and Cambridge.

Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Megan Greene (External Member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee) on geopolitics and governance.

Join us for the Final Event of the Climate Challenge, where finalist teams will pitch their climate innovation ideas to our panel of expert judges, announcing the winning and two runner-up teams. With plenty of time for networking afterwards.

This panel will explore the transformative connections between art and business, shedding light on how these intersections create dynamic networks that bridge emerging and established careers. With a particular emphasis on empowering women leaders and promoting sustainable cultural practices, the discussion will highlight the critical role of art in shaping more inclusive, forward-thinking industries.