Cambridge Tech Week has always been a showcase for innovation, but in 2025, it’s set to shine even brighter under the leadership of Rupert Baines, the newly appointed Chair. An experienced tech entrepreneur with a global perspective, Rupert takes on the role with a clear mission: to ensure Cambridge Tech Week reflects the city’s true stature on the world stage.
“Cambridge’s tech ecosystem deserves a showcase that reflects its global importance,” Rupert explains. “We want to increase international visibility and participation further this year.”
A key focus for Cambridge Tech Week will be deepening connections between startups, investors, and established companies, creating an environment where groundbreaking ideas can thrive, and Rupert sees the city as the undisputed capital of Deep Tech in Europe; a place where academia and commercial innovation collide to create world-changing technologies.
Rupert told us: “Cambridge has an incredible ecosystem, producing fantastic companies. Cambridge Tech Week should be their springboard to international recognition.”
For Rupert, the spirit of the event is something special. “The vibe of Cambridge Tech Week reminds me of the Edinburgh Festival – something I’ve never felt at a tech event before. It’s in the city, of the city, but not constrained by it. It’s a global event with local roots, and that’s what makes it so powerful.”
With Cambridge Tech Week set to be more ambitious than ever, Rupert’s vision is clear: to position the event as the flagship deep-tech showcase for the UK and beyond.
Early bird tickets are available now.
Rupert Baines appointed Chair of Cambridge Tech Week 2025: A vision for global impact
27 March 2025
