Visionary Tech Day examines the infrastructure, systems and platforms shaping the next decade of Deep Tech.

Across the day, the programme includes Innovation Alley and four flagship panel sessions explore how Deep Tech is reshaping economies and industries, from the global impact of AI, compute and connectivity to the infrastructure required to power the AI economy. Discussions will also examine how leading innovation clusters connect and compete internationally, and how world-class science can be translated into globally competitive Deep Tech platforms through the right combination of capital, infrastructure and industrial alignment.

Running alongside the main programme, Innovation Alley showcases emerging companies and technologies shaping the future of Deep Tech, offering direct access to founders and innovators.

Visionary Tech Day is designed for founders, investors, research leaders, corporates and policymakers seeking strategic insight into how Deep Tech is built, financed and deployed at scale.

Location: Corn Exchange, Guildhall and University Arms Cambridge
Date: Tuesday 15 September
Time: 09:00 – 21:30*
*final timings to be confirmed

Discover the full Tuesday programme

Tuesday 15 September
9am – 10am
Registration & Refreshments

Networking

10am – 10.10am
Welcome to the Visionary Tech Day

Opening Session

10.10am – 10.30am
When We Give AI the Keys to Our Infrastructure, Proof Is Everything

Keynote Session

10.30am – 11.15am
How Deep Tech Changes the World

Panel Discussion

11.15am – 11.45am
Refreshment Break

Networking

12pm – 12.50pm
Sovereign AI: Power, Security and the Race for Strategic Capability

Panel Discussion

12.50pm – 1pm
Keynote from Finnish Ambassador to the UK

Keynote Session

1pm – 2.15pm
Lunch

Networking

2.30pm – 3.15pm
Scaling Intelligence: Powering the AI Economy

Panel Discussion

3.15pm – 3.45pm
Refreshment Break

Networking

3.55pm – 4.45pm
Building the Next Deep-Tech Platforms (2026 – 2030)

Panel Discussion

*draft agenda, subject to change

Innovation Alley

The dynamic Innovation Alley Exhibition will play home to fifty of the brightest early-stage companies, scale ups, and larger tech companies, all offering a dynamic and interactive showcase of their solutions. Explore the ongoing disruption of the technology sector and see the latest innovative ideas and solutions.