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Guests Arrive – Light refreshments

Enjoy some light bites and refreshment while meeting some like minded colleagues in STEM.

Introduction and Icebreaker: STEM Myth Busting

Meet our Host, Dr Steve Cross (PHD), who will kick us off with our STEM icebreaker.

 

 

PEOPLE – Stem for All: Unlocking Untapped Talent


Panel Session: People are fundamental to our businesses, growth and economy. But how can we unlock talent, getting the best people into the Oxford – Cambridge arc, and grow the region from the ground up?

Joining the discussion:

Alex Knight – Steamazing

Emma Schierbaum – Bayer Labs

PEOPLE – Mind the Gap: Aligning Education and Employment

Panel Session: Following the theme of people, we look at the lived experience of people for a diverse backgrounds, who have entered the industry through less conventional means. We want to understand these pockets of difference and how we as business and an industry can work together to enable talent across the board.

Joining the discussion:

Ayeisha – Bidwell

Monika Bartoszak – AML

COLLABORATION – Networking/comfort break

Enjoy some light bites and refreshment while meeting some like minded colleagues in STEM.

OPPORTUNITY – How to raise money in an ever more competitive world

South Midlands Growth Hub will deliver a special panel to give you tips on raising funds, grants and talk more about their programme

COLLABORATION – Networking and Lunch Break

Eat, refresh and enjoy informal networking

OPPORTUNITY – The New World of Tech

We dive into the new world of AI and cybersecurity to discuss the latest trends, and how they will effect businesses across the region

Celebrating Success: Regional Case Study and Highlights from Last Year’s Award Winners

To help inspire minds, we look back at the previous winners of the Over Stem Awards (Previously MK Stem Awards). We want to look back at success stories to inspire future plans for growth!

Coffee and Workshop Break

A more structured networking and discussion, to look across the day and discuss new ideas on how to grow and create opportunity across the regional Stem community.

COLLABORATION – Co-created Framework

Bringing together a “super-panel” from across the day, to inspire a discussion around actionable steps we can all take, to grow opportunity, our businesses and attract the best talent and ideas to the area!

The output from this session will be written up into a co-created framework, available to all attendees after the event.

Closing remarks

A Final word from our host, when resources will be sent out. Also please do leave your feedback!

Our Speakers

We are delighted to share the first set of speakers for the event, with more to be announced soon!

Our Host: Dr Steve Cross (PHD)

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Alex Knight

Steamazing

Principal

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Get Involved

Sponsor the Awards

Partner with the Overt stem summit & awards and showcase your commitment to innovation, inclusion and regional impact. Be part of the summit and awards and position your organisation at the heart of STEM leadership across the Arc.

Become a Judge

The Overt stem Awards are built on credibility, fairness, and expertise. Our judging panel brings together leaders from education, industry, and community to ensure every entry is recognised with integrity.

By joining the panel, you’ll:

  • Play a key role in celebrating the achievements shaping STEM across the Oxford–Cambridge Arc
  • Gain insight into the most innovative projects, organisations, and individuals in the region
  • Be recognised as a thought leader and champion for excellence and inclusion

Email: meena@events-together.co.uk to find out more

MK Conferencing

The Venue

MK Conferencing is a top-class conference and meetings venue located just half a mile from Central Milton Keynes and one mile from the railway station, offering free parking for all guests!

The summit and awards will be held at:

MK Conferencing, Strudwick Dr, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes MK6 2TG

Contact us

Media Enquiries: anne@stratos.agency

General Enquiries: meena@events-together.co.uk