Disrupt Cambridge 10.0

Join us at Disrupt Cambridge for a lively afternoon of spirited presentations by local professionals, each giving their disruptive ideas on how to move our collective thinking forward when it comes to HR and talent.

REGISTER THROUGH EVENTBRITE HERE

We're taking the brilliance of TED Talks, adding a pinch of energy from Ignite events, finishing it with a dash of "talent" and giving each speaker 5 minutes to blow your mind on topics relevant to the human experience in the workplace!*

FORMAT

10+ local business experts will present for 5 minutes each. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and lots of fun!
Professionals will come together at Innovate Cambridge's beautiful space "The Glasshouse" for an afternoon of inspiration and community building:

• Hear what HR leaders and workplace innovators are doing in 2025 to improve the workplace
• Discover innovative approaches to how companies are disrupting current practices and adding value to the Cambridge World of Work community
• Network with forward-thinking leaders, consultants and HR people - we want to ensure we network and build connections

AGENDA

2:15 - 3:00 - Registration & networking
3:00-3:10 - Event introduction with James Hems, Head of HR , People and Culture at Bluewave Technology, Bill Banham, Editor at HR Gazette, Alex Hughes, Chair at Inspire 2 Ignite and Chanelle Mwale, Events and Front-of-House Co-Ordinator at Innovate Cambridge
3:10-3:20 - Partner talks
3:20 - 4:45 - Multiple 5-minute presentations by local business experts and academics including:

• Diana Ford, Head of People & Culture at Riverlane
• Nikki Scarr, Snr HR Director at BVI Medical
• Sarah Hayes, HR Director at Securitas UK
• Matthew Grimes, Professor of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Futures, University of Cambridge
• Trish Hewitt, Founder and Managing Director at Tap HR
• Steve Rimmer, Angel and NED with Inspire 2 Ignite CIC
• Tracey Wells, Talent Acquisition Manager at Redgate Software
• Lucy Day, Founder at Human2Human Thinking
• Dr Ali Raza Nemati, Programme Lead and Head of Human Resources at Magna Carta College
• Sam Squire, CEO at Inspire 2 Ignite
• Majid Islam, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant at Alignment Cubed
• Vikki Pratley, Founder at Skylark

4:45 - 5:15 - Thanks, wrap up and final networking

WHY ATTEND?

DisruptHR is a high-energy idea forum designed to inform and empower executives, business leaders, people in the human resources field and anyone, really, who are passionate about people.
It's always in a cool, relaxed venue full of like-minded people. Join us!

THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS:

Organising Partner: HR Gazette

HR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinions, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership. Learn more: hrgazette.com

Venue Partner: Glasshouse

The Glasshouse is a new, central community space to connect, support and showcase high-growth science and technology companies and investors with the Cambridge innovation ecosystem.

Community Partner: 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. Learn more: inspire2ignite.co.uk

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.

* Registering for this event does not guarantee entry. Capacity is limited and this event is specifically designed for HR, Talent pros, Tech leaders, 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.