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Deep tech leaders working at the frontier of AI, global innovation, infrastructure, venture capital and public policy will take to the stage at Cambridge Tech Week 2026 to explore ‘How Deep Tech Changes the World’, the theme of this year’s event.

As part of the Tech Nation NextWave event in Manchester,  Cambridge Wireless was thrilled to launched Cambridge Tech Week 2026 and, alongside The Cambridge x Manchester Partnership, hosted a roundtable discussion bringing together founders, investors, ecosystem leaders and innovation organisations from across the Cambridge and Manchester technology communities.

Cambridge Tech Week has announced a strategic partnership with London Tech Week as part of its growing national and international engagement activity ahead of Cambridge Tech Week 2026.

Cambridge Tech Week has officially opened applications for volunteers to support this year’s Conference Week, taking place from 14–18 September 2026 across venues in central Cambridge.

Applications are open for speakers to join Cambridge Tech Week 2026, taking place from 14–18 September 2026.

Cambridge Tech Week is pleased to be partnering with Tech Nation for its upcoming Next Wave event in Manchester, bringing together leaders, founders, investors, and innovators from across the UK tech ecosystem.

The application window for Innovation Alley is now open, offering startups and scaleups the opportunity to be part of Cambridge Tech Week 2026‘s central exhibition of disruptive innovation.

Cambridge Tech Week 2026 officially launched this week at Mills & Reeve, bringing together founders, investors, researchers and industry leaders to explore how the UK can scale Deep Tech innovation.

Whether you’re seeking your first grant or aiming to scale internationally, the right guidance can make all the difference. Sector Champions are here to help you navigate the funding landscape and turn your vision into reality.

At Railpen, we believe that long-term investment goes hand in hand with long-term innovation. Our mission is to secure the futures of over 350,000 members of the railways pension schemes by investing in strong assets, which are underpinned by forward-thinking development.

The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) in government has shifted in recent years. Where once there was cautious optimism mixed with regulatory anxiety, there's now a sense of urgency and opportunity.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has surged into daily life and business with unprecedented speed. Its rapid advances in reading, writing, analysis, and generation bring both promise and anxiety.

When the founders are trying to do everything, and the biggest worry is whether you will be able to make payroll at the end of the month, its easy to just paper over your security cracks. 

Vast sums are being invested into AI infrastructure by big tech. In 2025 alone, the largest US companies have spent more on AI than the US government has on education, training, employment and social services. The bulk of this Capex investment has been spent on data centres and expensive semiconductor chips made primarily by Nvidia.

A World on Fire as Businesses Look Away

Every day brings fresh AI headlines - euphoria at one end, existential dread at the other. Inside organisations, that same polarity shows up as two unhelpful tribes: ‘adopt at all costs’ and ‘do nothing until it’s proven’. The first risks chaos; the second risks irrelevance. There is a smarter path between them - a practical ‘Third Way’ that couples ambition with control. The goal here is: deliver measurable value from AI while keeping risk tolerable, repeatable, and visible.

This year’s Cambridge Tech Week explores the opportunities and threats presented by AI, and as we come together it is important not to forget the human intelligence and humanity at the heart of technology – the ‘why’ and not just the ‘what’.

As Cambridge Tech Week 2025 opens its doors, one thing is clear: this week wouldn’t happen without the brilliant minds and generous spirits behind the scenes.