NEWS
THE DAWN OF THE DATA AGE
WeWork Cambridge launches
WeWork, a global network of co-working hubs, is due to open the doors to a new Cambridge outpost in October. Located at 50-60 Station Road, this sleek new facility has capacity for 1000 members spread across three floors, and looks set to become a favourite for the city ’ s mobile workers and start-ups. Since starting life in New York in 2010, WeWork has expanded into cities from Beijing to Brisbane, now managing more than 800 workspaces globally. WeWork Cambridge is located at the
CB1 Business Centre, a stone’s throw from the train station, and will offer a conference room, event spaces, lounges and private offices, plus hot- desking available from £250 per month. Amenities include on-site showers, sound-proofed booths for phone conversations, refreshment stations and stylish common areas. You can also expect a mixture of professional and social events, from thought-leadership panels to cheese tastings. wework.com
What opportunities does big data provide in the 21st century? Find out at The Dawn of the Data Age, an event hosted by Cambridge Enterprise & Technology Club (CETC) on 17 October. Taking place at Metro Bank in the city centre, it features speakers including data scientist Ben Green, Noel Craven from LGT Vestra, and Martin Brown from Geospock. The event begins at 6pm and tickets are £15. cetc.info
AGRI-TECH WEEK 2019
Celebrating innovation across the sector, Agri-Tech Week takes place 4 to 8 November, yielding a busy programme of events, visits, workshops and discussions at venues across East Anglia. An opportunity to meet new collaborators, customers and partners, the event includes Agri- Tech East’s REAP conference on 6 November. Taking place at the Rowley Mile Conference Centre in Newmarket, this day-long event will
explore how the concept of ‘One Agriculture’ (an integrated approach to harnessing innovations) could help farmers and growers fulfil their roles as producers of food, suppliers of green energy and bio-based materials, and custodians of the countryside. Elsewhere on the programme, topics including innovation in hydroponics, GPS monitoring for livestock, irrigation and more will be in the spotlight. agritech-east.co.uk
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