Google- AI Inspiration Day
Uni of Cambridge
In person

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Organiser
University Development and Alumni Relations (CUDAR)
Location
Wolfson Hall, Churchill College

The event will showcase cutting-edge AI tools and real-world applications across disciplines including biology, genomics, environmental science, sustainability, health, and computational discovery. It is designed to bring together Cambridge researchers and Google scientists to explore emerging opportunities, exchange ideas, and develop new collaborations.

Draft Agenda

Session

Timing

Description

Breakfast & Networking

8:30am

Arrival breakfast and networking

Keynote Address

9:00am (30 mins)

How AI is transforming scientific research - Professor Brenner, Applied Mathematics and Applied Physics,  Harvard University

Hands-on Demo Sessions

60 mins

Three interactive work-along demonstrations

Refreshment Break

15 mins

Networking and exhibition transition

Interactive Demo Garden

45 mins

Small-group discussions with Google domain experts

Science Open Mic Competition

30 mins

Student lightning-pitch competition combining AI, science, and societal impact

Networking Lunch

45 mins

Informal networking

Strategic Roundtable (invite only)

60 mins

Research-led discussion on future opportunities and challenges in AI for Science

 

Featured Google AI for Science Tools

Google will also showcase a number of emerging AI-for-Science tools, including:

  • Antigravity for Science
  • AlphaEvolve
  • ERA
  • Co-Scientist
  • AlphaGenome
  • EarthAI
  • AlphaEarth

These tools support areas such as scientific code generation and optimisation, autonomous hypothesis generation, genomics research, environmental monitoring, and large-scale scientific discovery workflows.

 

Further information and registration

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