Events

Rethinking Innovation 2026

Thursday 16 April 2026

Rethinking Innovation brings senior leaders together to explore how to drive innovation and growth in a world that’s becoming more complex and fast-moving. Drawing on research and practical experience from the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), the event focuses on people-centred tools and frameworks, and new technology applications that help organisations turn complexity into clarity and ideas into action.

16 Apr

Cambridge Forum for Future Food Supply Chains 2026

Thursday 4 June 2026

The Cambridge Forum for Future Food Supply Chains will bring together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how to build future-ready food supply chains that support both global collaboration and national security in a sustainable way. 

04 Jun

Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium 2026

Thursday 10 to Friday 11 September 2026

The annual Cambridge International Manufacturing Symposium is your chance to hear from world-leading business figures and thinkers on the challenges facing modern manufacturing.

 

 

10 Sep

Cambridge Festival at the IfM

Saturday 21 March 2026

Bring your family along to the Institute for Manufacturing for an afternoon packed with fun, learning, and hands-on activities as part of this years Cambridge Festival!

21 Mar