NEWS
Social Venture Weekend
If you’re looking to set up or grow a business that makes a positive impact – be it on an environmental or social level – check out Judge Business School’s Social Venture Weekend from 19 to 21 July. An inspiring introduction to the sector which offers a chance to zone in on your business in a supportive and friendly environment, attendees will have the opportunity to share and test ideas and learn from the experience of successful social entrepreneurs. For those at the start of their business, it’s a chance to refine ideas and pick up valuable insight
from others who’ve been through the process, while more established ventures can refine business plans and cement understanding of business fundamentals. Over the course of the weekend, faculty from the Judge Business School, along with other world-class experts in social enterprise, will cover business planning, market research, legal structures, finance and pitching, culminating on Sunday afternoon with an informal pitch and a discussion about your next steps. It’s priced at £75 for the weekend. jbs.cam.ac.uk
5G is fast becoming a reality – but are you prepared for the brave new world of mobile technology? If the answer to that is ‘no’, book your spot now for Cambridge Wireless’ Advanced Introduction to 5G Technology course: a day- long session designed to provide a high-level technical overview of 5G tech, covering requirements, end-to-end architecture and applications, and aligning the different pieces of the puzzle to create a complete picture. Taking place on 30 September, it’s geared towards those in senior management roles, plus salespeople, marketers, coders, testers and technicians. The course is run by Zahid Ghadialy, the founder and principle consultant at 3G4G, who has experience spanning innovative start-ups and industry leaders, 5 G IN THE SPOTLIGHT
WIBN JULY
The Women in Business Network hosts its latest gathering on 30 July at the Quy Mill hotel, offering an opportunity for business owners and women in strategic positions to meet and establish connections. The Cambridge chapter of a network which spans the UK and Ireland, WIBN acts as a forum for business women to network and meet likeminded individuals, improving opportunities across a wide range of sectors. Including lunch and refreshments, the event is priced at £30, with tickets available via Eventbrite. eventbrite.co.uk
from chipset and handset manufacturers to network equipment vendors, small cells and Wi-Fi companies, and analyst and consulting
firms. By the end of the course, attendees should have a solid understanding of the motivation for moving beyond 4G and be familiar with the architecture and technical options. It’s priced at £150 for members or £200 for non-members. cambridgewireless.co.uk
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