Disrupt Cambridge 13.0

Disrupt Cambridge returns on October 7th!

A fresh burst of ideas, energy, and unfiltered honesty about the future of work.

Following a fantastic event in the Spring, Disrupt will be back in October for one of the most electric World of Work events in the region.

Expect bold ideas, brilliant conversations, and a room full of people who don’t just talk about change… they build it.

💥 What Happens When You Mix TED, Ignite, and a Dublin-style truth serum?

You get Disrupt Cambridge - a rapid-fire, idea-packed, community-powered experience.

• Speakers get 5 minutes.

• 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds.

• No fluff. No corporate sugar-coating. Just pure, high-octane insights that challenge how we design work, lead teams, and shape talent in 2026 and beyond.

If TED talks had a rebellious cousin who’d had just enough caffeine… this would be it.

Agenda

2:15 - 3:00 - Registration & networking

3:00 - 3:10 - Event introduction

3:10 - 3:30 - Partner talks

3:30 - 5:00 - Multiple 5-minute presentations by local business experts and academics:

5:00 - 6:00 - Thanks, wrap up and final networking

Thanks to our supporters including:

Innovate Cambridge

Innovate Cambridge is leading an inclusive, forward looking and ambitious innovation roadmap for Cambridge. The Innovate Cambridge strategy, underpinned by a partnership with over 200 organisations and Charter Signatories and over 500 key stakeholders, aims to ensure that Cambridge’s science, innovation and business communities have what they need to be successful, maximising economic and social return and sharing that growth with the wider community and the UK.

HR Gazette

HR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinion, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership.

World of Work | Cambridge

Our community is passionate about improving the world of work and the workplace. Share this belief? We will see you soon.

Inspire 2 Ignite CIC

Empowering young people (16-24) to build sustainable and equitable communities. We do this through entrepreneurial experiences and events that connect them with industries and employers who value entrepreneurial thinking.

* Registering for this event does not guarantee entry. Capacity is limited and this event is specifically designed for internal HR, Talent pros, and senior leaders at medium-large organisations. If you do not fit the criteria (e.g. you are a consultant/HR vendor) your application to attend may be rejected. Guests of partners and speakers will receive priority.

More About DisruptHR Cambridge

Disrupt is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower executives, business leaders and people in the HR field.

The global event series is built on the belief that how we’ve approached people and talent in the past won’t be the best way to approach them in the future. Disrupt is founded on the idea that ALL business leaders need to be ready to take some risks, to stir the pot…in short, to DISRUPT.

Rebooted in 2023, DisruptHR Cambridge is a community of innovative HR pros, TA pros, and leaders.

Past speakers include:

• Bukky Gray, Director of Talent Management and Human Resources at the University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations Office
• Alex Clark, Head of Culture and Learning at The ScoutsTracy Lowe Sheppard, Head of People at Swim England
• Jules Quinn, Group Director: People Services at Milton Keynes College Group
• Wanda Serafin, Change Lead, AI Programme at Cambridge University Press & Assessment
• Rhianne Chamberlain, Talent Acquisition Partner at Gearset
• Stuart Potter, Senior Lecturer Practitioner in Business at Anglia Ruskin University
• Barry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute Cpl. MD of the Experiential Strategist and author of the Future Work World
• Rhiannon Rees, Organisational Development Strategist at Hoxby
• Nikki Scarr, Senior HR Director at BVI Medical
• Maya Bullen, Head of HR at TRI
• Diana Ford, Head of People & Culture at Riverlane
• Sarah Hayes, HR Director at Securitas UK
• Tracey Wells, Talent Acquisition Manager at Redgate Software
• Dr Ali Raza Nemati, Programme Lead and Head of HR at Magna Carta College
• Christopher Land, Professor of Work and Organization at Anglia Ruskin University
• Alessia Mevoli, Lecturer in Management and Student Development at Anglia Ruskin University
• Andrew Bailey, Virtual Ward Operations Manager at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Elisha Rasif, Course Director and Lecturer in Management at Anglia Ruskin University
• Peter Whitelock, Chief People Officer at LIFE Education Trust

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