Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor STEM Summit
Building the Future Together.
One connected system for skills, talent, growth and innovation.
Join businesses, educators, innovators, investors and policymakers to shape the future of stem, AI and inclusive growth across the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor.
Explore the summit
About the summit
The region’s stem ecosystem, in one room.
From advanced manufacturing and life sciences to AI, clean technology and engineering, the corridor is home to world-leading innovators.
The Overt stem summit creates a shared space where education, industry, government, research and investment can move beyond discussion and build practical solutions for skills, talent, innovation and growth.
What is Overt?
Why the corridor?
One region. One system. Unlimited potential.
The Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor combines world-class universities, ambitious businesses, research, talent and investment. The opportunity is to connect those strengths into a shared system.
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World-class research
Connect universities, laboratories and research organisations with businesses ready to translate ideas into impact.
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Future-ready talent
Align education, training and employer needs to create stronger and more inclusive stem pathways.
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Investment & scale
Make funding, networks and support easier to access for start-ups, scale-ups and established innovators.
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Connected leadership
Bring industry, education, government and community voices together around shared accountability.
Our five missions
Five missions. One shared goal.
The Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor combines world-class universities, ambitious businesses, research, talent and investment. The opportunity is to connect those strengths into a shared system.
Mind the Gap
Build stronger pathways across schools, colleges, universities, apprenticeships and industry.
Hidden in Plain Sight
Explore practical approaches to access, inclusion, social mobility and workforce participation.
Fuel for Growth
Connect founders, investors, support organisations and industry partners around growth.
Human + AI
Explore changing roles, essential skills and how organisations can prepare the future workforce.
Stronger Together
Break down silos and create leadership, accountability and long-term partnerships.
The Oxford-Cambridge stem Action Framework
A co-created, measurable framework shaped live by delegates through shared priorities, cross-sector collaboration and organisational commitments.
The summit experience
More than a conference. A living ecosystem.
Move between five connected zones designed for insight, discovery, pitching, careers and high-value conversations.
Core Stage
Keynotes, cross-sector panels, major announcements and commitments that set the agenda.
Innovation Campus
The Innovation Campus is a showcase of the pioneering innovation taking place across the Oxford– Cambridge Growth Corridor.
Launchpad
Start-ups and entrepreneurs pitch to investors and industry experts in a live competition.
Pathways Zone
The Pathways Zone is a dedicated space where visitors can explore the many routes into stem careers.
Meeting Lounge
The Meeting Lounge is a dedicated networking space where delegates can connect, hold informal discussions, build new relationships and explore business opportunities.
A day designed to move from ideas to action.
Full timings will be announced with the speaker programme. The day will flow across the core stage, mission sessions and interactive zones.
Registration
Arrival & networking
Opening keynote
Vision & direction
Mission sessions
Panels & roundtables
Lunch
Connections & expo
Workshops
Practical collaboration
Launchpad
Live pitch competition
Networking
Meetings & roundtables
Closing session
Commitments & next steps
Featured speakers
Voices shaping the future of stem.
Keynote and contributor announcements will be added as the programme develops.
Speaker to be announced
Industry, education, government or innovation leader
Speaker to be announced
Industry, education, government or innovation leader
Speaker to be announced
Industry, education, government or innovation leader
Speaker to be announced
Industry, education, government or innovation leader
Have a perspective the corridor needs to hear?
Share your expertise and help shape a world-class stem event for the region, by the region.
Showcase your organisation at the heart of the corridor.
Connect with decision-makers, future talent, investors, educators and industry partners in a highly targeted environment.
Overt stem summit 2026
Partners
Building the future Together.
Overt stem is supported by organisations committed to skills, innovation, inclusion and regional growth.
Overt stem Launchpad Pitch Showcase
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