# Event Details - **Event Name**: Disrupt Cambridge 13.0 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 02:15 pm – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Looking to connect with peers and learn best practices to improve work? Join us for DisruptHR Cambridge at The GlasshouseAbout this EventDisrupt Cambridge returns on October 7th!A fresh burst of ideas, energy, and unfiltered honesty about the future of work.Following a fantastic event in the Spring, Disrupt will be back in October for one of the most electric World of Work events in the region.Expect bold ideas, brilliant conversations, and a room full of people who don’t just talk about change… they build it.💥 What Happens When You Mix TED, Ignite, and a Dublin-style truth serum?You get Disrupt Cambridge - a rapid-fire, idea-packed, community-powered experience.Speakers get 5 minutes.20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds.No fluff. No corporate sugar-coating. Just pure, high-octane insights that challenge how we design work, lead teams, and shape talent in 2026 and beyond.If TED talks had a rebellious cousin who’d had just enough caffeine… this would be it.Agenda2:15 - 3:00 - Registration & networking3:00 - 3:10 - Event introductions with James Hems, Head of HR, People and Culture at Bluewave Technology and Sara Turkentine, Talent Acquisition Manager at Gearset3:10 - 3:30 - Partner talks3:30 - 5:00 - Multiple 5-minute presentations by local business experts and academics including:Gemma Manning, People and Operations Director at Arthur Rank Hospice CharityTracy Lowe Sheppard, Head of Human Resources at 2 Sisters Food GroupStacy Cunningham, HR Lead (Change/Relationship Management) at Westminster City CouncilNikki Scarr, Snr HR Director at BVI MedicalJames Whatmore, Director of Sales at CiphrNatalie Izzard, Head of Partnerships at The Electric Car Scheme & The Charge Scheme5:00 - 6:00 - Thanks, wrap up and final networkingThanks to our supporters including:Innovate CambridgeInnovate Cambridge is leading an inclusive, forward looking and ambitious innovation roadmap for Cambridge. The Innovate Cambridge strategy, underpinned by a partnership with over 200 organisations and Charter Signatories and over 500 key stakeholders, aims to ensure that Cambridge’s science, innovation and business communities have what they need to be successful, maximising economic and social return and sharing that growth with the wider community and the UK.CiphrCiphr provides award-winning HR, payroll, recruitment and learning software that helps organisations attract, manage and develop their people. Trusted by thousands of UK employers, Ciphr empowers HR teams to work smarter and deliver better employee experiences.HR GazetteHR Gazette and the HRchat Podcast publishes the latest opinion, reviews, and news for pros interested in HR Technology, Talent, DEI, Performance, Wellness, Learning, and Leadership.World of Work | CambridgeOur community is passionate about improving the world of work and the workplace. Share this belief? We will see you soon.Inspire 2 Ignite CICEmpowering 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.* Registering for this event does not guarantee entry. Capacity is limited and this event is specifically designed for internal HR, Talent pros, 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.More About DisruptHR CambridgeDisrupt 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.Past speakers include:Bukky Gray, Director of Talent Management and Human Resources at the University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations OfficeAlex Clark, Head of Culture and Learning at The ScoutsTracy Lowe Sheppard, Head of People at Swim EnglandJules Quinn, Group Director: People Services at Milton Keynes College GroupWanda Serafin, Change Lead, AI Programme at Cambridge University Press & AssessmentRhianne Chamberlain, Talent Acquisition Partner at GearsetStuart Potter, Senior Lecturer Practitioner in Business at Anglia Ruskin UniversityBarry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute Cpl. MD of the Experiential Strategist and author of the Future Work WorldRhiannon Rees, Organisational Development Strategist at HoxbyNikki Scarr, Senior HR Director at BVI MedicalMaya Bullen, Head of HR at TRIDiana Ford, Head of People & Culture at RiverlaneSarah Hayes, HR Director at Securitas UKTracey Wells, Talent Acquisition Manager at Redgate SoftwareDr Ali Raza Nemati, Programme Lead and Head of HR at Magna Carta CollegeChristopher Land, Professor of Work and Organization at Anglia Ruskin UniversityAlessia Mevoli, Lecturer in Management and Student Development at Anglia Ruskin UniversityAndrew Bailey, Virtual Ward Operations Manager at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustElisha Rasif, Course Director and Lecturer in Management at Anglia Ruskin UniversityPeter Whitelock, Chief People Officer at LIFE Education TrustData Privacy & GDPRDisruptHR Cambridge's license is held by Iceni Media Inc. and your data security is taken seriously. To inform you of future events, we would like to use the information you supply during registration and you will have the option to opt-in to this as you register. You can also opt-out at any time. DisruptHR Cambridge wouldn't be able to support good causes without its generous sponsors. In the spirit of the event and to allow the sponsors of this event to continue the conversation, your registration details will be passed to them. You can opt out of their communications at any time including during registration. You can see more about the security of your data on the Privacy Policy at The HR Gazette. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/disrupt-cambridge-130/100001988164175569 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, workshops, health-wellness, art, literary-art, charities, contests, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes - Location: Glasshouse - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Glasshouse - **lat**: 52.19476479999999 - **long**: 0.1311779 - **full address**: Glasshouse, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Disrupt Cambridge 13.0 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5dca79ac593f595ab30de129ccae408d3a828c16843185a8fa8e40ba201f58cc-rimg-w1200-h661-dc465e48-gmir.jpg?v=1777379655 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Disrupt Cambridge 13.0 being held? - **A:** Disrupt Cambridge 13.0 takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 02:15 pm to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Glasshouse, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Disrupt Cambridge 13.0? - **A:** Disrupt Cambridge 13.0 is organized by HR Gazette. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at HR Gazette's events? - **A:** Attendees have given HR Gazette a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. HR Gazette has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Disrupt Cambridge 13.0 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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