House of Lords, Westminster
An exclusive, invite-only evening at the Palace of Westminster honouring the founders, investors and researchers behind Cambridge’s most impactful global ventures — bringing together global innovation leaders under one historic roof.
UK Parliament
House of Lords, Westminster
Inaugural
Edition
First convening
100+
Guests
Founders, peers & investors
Global
Innovation Focus
Cross-border ecosystem
Annual
Recurring Event
Growing each year
Lords
House of Lords
Palace of Westminster
Invite
By Invitation
Curated guest list
Inaugural
Edition
First convening
100+
Guests
Founders, peers & investors
Global
Innovation Focus
Cross-border ecosystem
Annual
Recurring Event
Growing each year
Lords
House of Lords
Palace of Westminster
Invite
By Invitation
Curated guest list
Inaugural
Edition
First convening
100+
Guests
Founders, peers & investors
Global
Innovation Focus
Cross-border ecosystem
Annual
Recurring Event
Growing each year
Lords
House of Lords
Palace of Westminster
Invite
By Invitation
Curated guest list
An evening that brings together two of the most important institutions in the UK — the University of Cambridge and the UK Parliament — to celebrate global innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership.
A rare and privileged evening within the Palace of Westminster — one of the most iconic political and cultural buildings in the world. A setting that matches the ambition of the people inside it.
Peers, policy-makers, Cambridge founders, global investors, researchers and senior business leaders — all in one place, by invitation only.
Honouring the Cambridge ventures shaping global industries — from biotech and fintech to climate and AI. A night to celebrate the outsized impact of Cambridge-born innovation.
6:00 PM
Arrive at the Palace of Westminster. Welcome drinks in the riverside rooms overlooking the Thames.
6:45 PM
Words from Global Education Lab and our co-hosts from the House of Lords.
7:00 PM
Brief pitches and spotlights from Cambridge's most impactful ventures — across sectors including AI, biotech, fintech, and climate.
7:45 PM
A curated conversation between Cambridge founders, global investors and policy-makers on the future of the innovation corridor.
8:30 PM
Formal dinner in the historic dining rooms of the House of Lords. The evening continues with structured and informal networking.
10:00 PM
A private tour of the House of Lords chambers for a small group of guests before departure.
Every guest is handpicked. The evening is designed for quality of connection, not quantity of attendance.
Members of the House of Lords with interests in business, innovation, education and global policy.
Founders of high-growth Cambridge ventures across AI, biotech, fintech, climate and deep tech.
VCs and family offices active globally with strong interest in Cambridge's innovation output.
Senior executives from global corporates exploring innovation partnerships and ecosystem access.
L&D Head - Bank Dhofar (Oman)
An enriching experience that combined frugal innovation, AI, governance, and storytelling into actionable leadership insights. The diverse cohort and engaging discussions made learning deeply practical. I left with new strategies, and renewed clarity on leading with purpose and impact.
MD, Rhenus Lub (Germany)
The programme offered insights into leadership communication and influence. Sessions on rhetoric and group discussions were particularly impactful, providing practical tools used by global leaders. A highly engaging experience that I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to enhance leadership effectiveness.
MD, Aakash Healthcare (India)
Frugal innovation came alive during the programme as a practical necessity, not theory. It reinforced that sustainable impact lies in affordable, last-mile solutions. Seeing "jugaad" discussed at Cambridge affirmed that frugal innovation is globally relevant, and that the programme sets exactly the right foundation.
The invitation evening is now open for request submissions. Submit your interest and our team will be in touch.