Disrupt Cambridge Summit 10.0 Returns June 19th: An Afternoon of Bold Ideas and Workplace Innovation at The Glasshouse
The Disrupt Cambridge Summit is back on Wednesday, June 19th, marking its 10th high-energy edition with an exciting lineup of local business leaders and workplace visionaries. Hosted at The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge’s stunning community venue, the event is officially SOLD OUT, with professionals from across the region set to gather for a dynamic afternoon of disruptive thinking and forward-looking ideas about the future of work.
Why Attend?
- Hear from a powerhouse lineup of leaders tackling today’s toughest people challenges
- Discover how local companies are redefining culture, leadership, and talent strategy
- Join a like-minded community passionate about workplace change and innovation
🗓 Event Highlights:
Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2025
Time: 2:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Venue: The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge
🎤 Featured Speakers:
- Diana Ford, Head of People & Culture, Riverlane
- Nikki Scarr, Senior HR Director, BVI Medical
- Sarah Hayes, HR Director, Securitas UK
- Trish Hewitt, Founder & Managing Director, Tap HR
- Steve Rimmer, Angel Investor and NED, Inspire 2 Ignite CIC
- Tracey Wells, Talent Acquisition Manager, Redgate Software
- Lucy Day, Founder, Human2Human Thinking
- Dr. Ali Raza Nemati, Programme Lead and Head of HR, Magna Carta College
- Majid Islam, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, Alignment Cubed
- Vikki Pratley, Founder, Skylark
🎙 Event Hosts & Opening Remarks:
- James Hems, Head of HR, People and Culture, Bluewave Technology
- Chanelle Mwale, Events & Front-of-House Coordinator, Innovate Cambridge
- Alex Hughes, Chair, Inspire 2 Ignite CIC
- Bill Banham, Editor, HR Gazette
🕒 Full Agenda:
- 2:15 – 3:00 PM – Registration & Networking
- 3:00 – 3:10 PM – Opening Remarks
- 3:10 – 3:20 PM – Partner Talks
- 3:20 – 4:45 PM – 5-Minute Lightning Talks from Featured Speakers
- 4:45 – 5:15 PM – Wrap-Up & Final Networking
Post-Summit Rooftop Meetup:
Although the summit itself is fully booked, all are welcome to continue the celebration at a Rooftop Mix & Mingle from 5:30–8:00 PM at Revolution Bar Cambridge. Whether you made it to the summit or not, come for great conversations, drinks, and informal networking with professionals from the Cambridge business and HR community.
“Disrupt Cambridge is where bold ideas meet real-world HR and business challenges. This summit connects the most progressive minds in the Cambridge region to exchange insights, inspire action, and shape the future of work,” says Bill Banham, Co-Host and Editor of HR Gazette.