Tech Deep Dives: Semiconductors & Climate Tech

Deep Dive: UK Investment & Leadership in Semiconductors

In an industry sometimes referred to as boom-and-bust, the UK’s focused approach is taking semiconductors to the next level internationally. With a concentration on compound semiconductors, design IP and R&D, the UK – and Cambridge specifically – is leading the way in expanding the market and driving investment. Join us to explore topics such as:

• How the UK’s focus on compound semiconductors and advanced materials are driving leadership in affiliated areas such as Quantum, AI and clean tech
• How recent changes in investment will bridge the UK’s gap between spinouts and established global businesses
• How new materials are changing the semiconductor landscape to reduce energy usage and further the UK’s design IP

AGENDA

10:00 – 10:05  Welcome

• Raj Gawera, VP & Managing Director, Samsung Cambridge and Samsung Denmark
• Tim Passingham, Cambridge Management Consulting, Chairman

10.05 – 10.15  Keynote: Semiconductor Strategy – Under the Microscope
Hear from new government on the UK’s semiconductor strategy and where we can go next 

• Peter Stephens, Director of Government Partnerships, Arm

10:15 – 10:55  Panel: Semiconductor Innovation Landscape – The Drivers Behind Success
A view from experts on why the UK is a leader in the global semiconductor market and the drivers that differentiate the offering 

• Andy Sellars, Chair, UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group
• Prof Rachel Oliver, Professor of Materials Science, University of Cambridge
• Jamie Urquhart, Advisor
• Dr Nikoletta Athanassopoulou, Head of Solutions Development, IfM Engage, University of Cambridge
• Peter Stephens, Director of Government Partnerships, Arm

10:55 – 11:35  Panel: Influence of Semiconductors on Emerging Technologies
Semiconductors are a core, underpinning technology for many of deep tech’s latest innovations – hear what influence it can have and where the new opportunities are.

• Charles Sturman, CEO, TechWorks
• Dr Richard Murray, Co-Founder and CEO, ORCA Computing
• Prof Andrew Flewitt, Head of Electrical Engineering Division, University of Cambridge and Co-Founder, Sorex Sensors Ltd
• Richard Price, Co-Founder and CTO, Pragmatic Semiconductor Ltd
• Simon Thomas, CEO, Paragraf

11:35 – 12:05  Refreshment Break

12:15 – 13:00  Panel: The Investment Journey for UK Semiconductor Scale-ups
Supporting the UK’s semiconductor prowess is a healthy and robust investment strategy and opportunities – experts from the UK Infrastructure Bank, Octopus Ventures and more share how more British businesses can drive the market forward.

• Sean Redmond, Managing Partner, Silicon Catalyst UK
• Russell Haggar, CEO, Vypercore
• Owen Metters, Investment Manager (Deep Tech), Octopus Ventures
• Nathalie Haller, Director, UK Infrastructure Bank
• Phil O’Donovan, Chair, Forefront RF

12:45 – 13:00 Closing Speaker: The Next Chapter in Semiconductors

13:00 – 14:00  Lunch

Deep Dive: The Climate Tech Market

The UK is one of the most important markets for Climate Tech globally, with 2022 VC investments breaking records. In this event, we’ll dive into what is driving that growth, where the latest innovations are happening from energy to new materials and hear directly from the companies who are making big moves in Cambridge and beyond.

AGENDA

14:00 – 14:05  Welcome

• Sylvie Russell, COO, Cambridge CleanTech

14:05 – 14:20 Keynote:  The Here and the Now

• Serena Connor, Customer Success Manager, Dealroom

14:20 – 14:35 Keynote: The Importance of a Strong Cleantech Ecosystem

• Sam Goodall, CEO, Cambridge CleanTech

14:35 – 15:15 Panel: Scaling Climate Tech – How to accelerate deep tech solutions to market, realising business value and delivering transformative positive impact?

• Catherine Joce, Head of Sustainability, Cambridge Consultants
• Iain Anderson, ESG Technology & Data Lead Partner, PwC
• Oliver Sexton, Investment Director, Future Planet Capital
• Franck Momont, VP Research, Quaise
• Miha Pipan, CSO & Founder, Better Origin

15:15 – 15:45 Refreshment Break

15:45 – 15:52 The Energy Landscape: Setting the Scene

15:52 – 15:59 Elevator Pitches: Energy – The Myths, the Opportunities and the Innovators

• Paul Beastall, Chair and CEO, HutanBio
• John Hartley, CEO, Levidan
• Michael Simpson, Chief Commercial and Product Officer, Cheesecake Energy

16:15 – 16:22 The New Materials Landscape: Setting the Scene

16:22 – 16:29 Elevator Pitches: New Materials – The Applications, the Challenges and the Players

• Craig Jamieson, Founder and Director, Straw Innovations Ltd
• Tim Pryce, CEO, Cellexcel
• Dr Boris Breiner, CSO, Lambda agri

16:45 – 17:00 Closing Keynote

• Prof Emily Shuckburgh OBE, Director, Cambridge Zero & Professor of Environmental Data Science, University of Cambridge

Gala Drinks Reception

17:00 – 19:30
Join us to toast the penultimate night of Cambridge Tech Week at a Gala Drinks Reception. Celebrate the innovations discussed during the week, network with industry peers and forge new collaborations and connections over drinks and light bites on the river. Spaces are limited so sign up early to avoid disappointment.