We are delighted to announce the upcoming C2D3 Industry Launch, taking place in March 2026 at the University of Cambridge.

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.

Timings: Arrival for speakers from 1.45pm, Registration for all from 2 pm, Welcoming talk at 2.15 pm

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

  Ruchi Choudhary (Professor of Digital Civil Engineering, Dept. of Engineering)

  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

  Ellen Ashmore Marsh (C2D3 Programme Manager)

  Dr Alexis Litvine (Senior Researcher at Cambridge and Aviva Project Lead) 
  Hear from one of our Industry partnerships that shaped a multiyear collaboration.

• Panel Q&A

  Dr Orlando Machado, Alexis Litvine (Senior Researcher at Cambridge and Aviva Project Lead), Prof. Ruchi Choudhary (Professor of Architectural Engineering), 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. Anna Breger (DAMTP), Dr. Matthew Cotton (Dept. of Chemistry), Megan Ennion (Faculty of Education), Zheng Jie Liew (Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Biotech)
  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

Registrations have now closed, if you have any questions please contact our team at coordinator@c2d3.cam.ac.uk .

We look forward to welcoming you to the C2D3 Industry Launch.