C2D3 Industry Launch

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Wednesday 18 March 2026 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Maxwell Centre, Cavendish Laboratory, JJ Thomson Ave, Cambridge CB3 0HE

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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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C2D3

This launch marks the introduction of the Cambridge Centre for Data-Driven Discovery’s new Industry Programme, aimed at building meaningful partnerships between Cambridge researchers and industry leaders driving innovation in data science, AI, and digital technologies.

 

Event Highlights

  • Introducing the C2D3 Industry Programme Professor Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb (Professor of Applied Mathematics at DAMTP) Explore partnership opportunities, funding models, and innovative frameworks for academic–industry collaboration.
  • Academic Perspectives on partnering with Industry Hear from leading academics showcasing cutting-edge, data-driven research.
  • Industry Perspectives on partnering with Academia Dr Orlando Machado  (Non-Executive Director, AI & Data Advisor, former Lego CDO) 
    Gain insights from business leaders actively collaborating with researchers across diverse sectors.
  • Industry Case Studies, the Aviva Partnership David Hepworth (Aviva Quantum Data Science & Partnerships Lead) 
    Hear from one of our Industry partnerships that shaped a multiyear collaboration.
  • Panel Q&A Dr Orlando Machado, David Hepworth (Aviva), Christina Matteotti (Google Head of Universities, EMEA Partnerships), Prof. Ronita Bardhan (Professor of Sustainable Built Environment and Health), Prof. Carola-Bibiane Schönlieb (Professor of Applied Mathematics at DAMTP)
  • Early Career Researchers Poster Presentations Dr. Lidea Shahidi (MRC Cgnition and Brain Sciences Unit), Dr. Anna Breger (DAMTP), Dr. Matthew Cotton (Department of Chemistry)
    Discover emerging talent as ECRs present pioneering research in AI and data science.
  • Networking Opportunities
    Connect with Cambridge researchers and fellow industry professionals to exchange ideas and explore new partnerships.

We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a dynamic and collaborative occasion.

Register Your Interest

This event is open to senior Industry delegates and University of Cambridge Academics, to express your interest please fill out the form or if you have any questions please contact our team at coordinator@c2d3.cam.ac.uk .