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Cambridge Forum Cambridge Forum 2026 | 10–11 Sept | AI & Health | Cambridge, UK

Applications for Pitch My Idea are closed. Right now, our judges are reviewing every submission to select the seven star...
31/07/2026

Applications for Pitch My Idea are closed. Right now, our judges are reviewing every submission to select the seven startups who will take the stage on 11th September.

Meet the judges:

Reuben Isbitsky, Startup Advisor at St John's Innovation Centre and founder of Timestrip, with two decades scaling and commercialising technology across regulated markets.

Gary Dillon, Biotech Commercialisation Lead at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and former Head of R&D at Abcam, bringing deep experience in science, IP and technical due diligence.

Emmi Nicholl, CEO of Cambridge Angels, drawing on operations leadership across finance, consulting and telecoms to support high quality investment opportunities.

Mariya Chhatriwala, Senior Business Development Manager at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Board Observer at Mosaic Therapeutics, focused on turning genomics research into real-world impact.

Alexandre Béliard, AI Startup Lead at Google Cloud UK and Ireland, partnering with high-growth startups to put frontier AI to work, informed by his own experience as a founder.

Seven finalists. One stage.

Finalists will be announced soon.

We're delighted to welcome Jane Hutchins as a speaker at Cambridge Forum 2026.As Director of Cambridge Science Park, Jan...
29/07/2026

We're delighted to welcome Jane Hutchins as a speaker at Cambridge Forum 2026.

As Director of Cambridge Science Park, Jane has a front-row seat to one of the world's most successful innovation ecosystems. She is a passionate advocate for sustainable and inclusive growth, and for creating the conditions that enable ideas with real-world potential to flourish.

Alongside leading Science Park, Jane is a Director of the Science Park Association, Chair of Ruskin University's Business Advisory Board, and a member of the Cambridge University Library's History of Innovation Steering Group. Her work spans industry, academia and entrepreneurship, giving her a unique perspective on how innovation ecosystems can drive lasting economic and social impact.

At Cambridge Forum, Jane will explore what makes Cambridge a global centre for innovation, and how the lessons learned here can help foster entrepreneurship and technology for good around the world.

Join us in Cambridge on 10th & 11th September and be part of the conversation shaping the future of AI, health and innovation.
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An Evening to Remember: The Gala DinnerAfter a day of ideas, join us for an evening built for something different, great...
28/07/2026

An Evening to Remember: The Gala Dinner

After a day of ideas, join us for an evening built for something different, great food, real conversation, and the connections that often matter more than the sessions themselves.

The Gala Dinner is included with The Full Forum ticket and the Student Pass, a great opportunity to network, have fun, and enjoy a delicious dinner.

If last year's gala was any indication, this is not one to miss.

🎟️ Get your ticket: cambridgeforum.com/get-tickets/

We're delighted to welcome Dr Mark Bailey as a speaker at Cambridge Forum 2026.As CTO and Co-Founder of OnionAI and an N...
27/07/2026

We're delighted to welcome Dr Mark Bailey as a speaker at Cambridge Forum 2026.

As CTO and Co-Founder of OnionAI and an NHS respiratory consultant, Mark brings a rare perspective, combining frontline clinical practice with engineering and scientific expertise.

Together with his team, he is developing AI that transforms complex medical information into clear, personalised guidance that patients can understand and act on. It's a powerful example of how clinician-led innovation has the potential to improve healthcare for everyone.

Mark's career has spanned the NHS, the Digital Academy, of Oxford Bennett Institute for Data Science, Health and Medical, giving him a unique perspective on how AI can move from research into real-world clinical practice.

At Cambridge Forum, he'll share his insights alongside global leaders in AI, healthcare, research and investment, exploring how responsible innovation can improve health outcomes at scale.

Join us in Cambridge on 10th & 11th September and be part of the conversation shaping the future of AI and health.
🎟️ Tickets: cambridgeforum.com/get-tickets/

Cambridge Forum 2026 is proud to welcome Hatem Dowidar, former Group CEO of e& and one of the most influential technolog...
24/07/2026

Cambridge Forum 2026 is proud to welcome Hatem Dowidar, former Group CEO of e& and one of the most influential technology executives on the global stage. Over six years as Group CEO, Hatem led one of the telecommunications sector's most significant transformations, turning e& from a regional operator into a global technology, AI, and investment conglomerate spanning 38 countries.

A long-standing advocate for AI adoption at scale, Hatem embedded machine learning and advanced analytics across network operations and consumer services, and served on the United Nations Internet Governance Forum Leadership Panel shaping global conversations on AI and digital trust. He now serves on the boards of Vodafone Group, Mobily, and BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust.

Don't miss his perspective on scaling AI responsibly across global markets, 10th – 11thSeptember.

🎟️ Tickets: cambridgeforum.com/get-tickets/

The value of an exhibition stand comes down to who is in the room. Here are some of our confirmed speakers for Cambridge...
22/07/2026

The value of an exhibition stand comes down to who is in the room. Here are some of our confirmed speakers for Cambridge Forum 2026.

Dr David Cleevely, serial technology entrepreneur, investor and government adviser. Mercy Asiedu, Staff Research Scientist at Google Research. Piers Ricketts, CEO of Health Innovation East and former Chair of the National Health Innovation Network.

Craig Nicholson, Chief AI Officer at Cambridge University Press and Assessment. Keith Grimes, digital health consultant and Founder of Curistica.

Some of our delegates fund early-stage companies. Others run health systems or deploy AI inside large organisations. An exhibitor has both days to reach them.

Exhibitors can access them across the two days: the keynote programme, the Gala Dinner and the Pitch My Idea showcase.

📅 10th and 11th September 2026
📍 Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK

Cambridge Forum 2026 welcomes Dr. Thomas Maggs, a health-tech leader who has sat in the room as both Chief Medical Offic...
20/07/2026

Cambridge Forum 2026 welcomes Dr. Thomas Maggs, a health-tech leader who has sat in the room as both Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Thomas brings a rare blend of clinical grounding and executive strategy, having built and launched digital health products across web and mobile.

His current focus? Applying AI-driven solutions to real patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Expect a talk grounded in what actually works, not just what's possible.

Catch Thomas on stage 10th – 11thSeptember in Cambridge.

🎟️ Tickets: cambridgeforum.com/get-tickets/

An exhibition stand at Cambridge Forum 2026 is £1,000. That covers both days at the Cambridge Corn Exchange and includes...
17/07/2026

An exhibition stand at Cambridge Forum 2026 is £1,000. That covers both days at the Cambridge Corn Exchange and includes four full conference passes, which on their own are worth £1,100.

What a stand includes:
- A dedicated exhibition space across both days of the Forum
- Four full delegate passes, with access to the keynote talks and panels
- An invitation to the Gala Dinner on Day One, alongside speakers, partners and senior guests
- Access to the Pitch My Idea showcase on Day Two, where selected startups present to investors and ecosystem leaders
- Access to the Cambridge Forum community hub before, during and after the event

The room is 300 curated attendees across AI, health and innovation. Ten of the thirty stands remain.

Secure your stand: https://cambridgeforum.com/about/our-sponsors/ex

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Jewell to Cambridge Forum 2026. An Oxford-trained medical doctor with eight+ years of...
15/07/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Jewell to Cambridge Forum 2026. An Oxford-trained medical doctor with eight+ years of frontline NHS experience, Paul is Co-Founder & CEO of Assuric, the compliance and assurance platform helping healthtech and AI companies deploy safely into healthcare.

As a Clinical Safety Officer working alongside leading AI companies, Paul sits right at the centre of this year's conversation: how do we govern AI in health without slowing down the innovation that saves lives?

Join us 10th – 11thSeptember to hear his perspective on clinical safety, AI governance, and what safe adoption really looks like.

🎟️ Tickets: cambridgeforum.com/get-tickets/

14/07/2026

Cambridge Forum 2026 brings 300 people into one room for two days: healthtech founders, clinical AI leaders, investors, corporate innovation teams, and the organisations helping shape the future of healthcare.

A deliberately curated audience means the conversations are with people who can move something forward, not a crowd you have to filter first.

The Exhibition Package is designed to help you make the most of those connections. It includes a dedicated exhibition stand across both days, four full conference passes, invitations to the Gala Dinner, access to the Pitch My Idea showcase, entry to every keynote and panel session, and exclusive access to the Cambridge Forum community before, during and after the event.

It's an opportunity to showcase your organisation while building meaningful relationships with decision-makers across AI, health and innovation.

📅 10th & 11th September 2026
📍 Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK

Exhibition details in the comments for anyone considering joining us.
https://cambridgeforum.com/about/our-sponsors/exhibitions/

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