12 December 2025 | Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
🚀 The Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor could deliver £78bn of growth by 2035 — but only if we tackle the skills challenge.
The Skills & Talent Summit brings together business leaders, universities, and policymakers to shape how we:
- Build a pipeline of 403,000 new workers in knowledge-intensive roles by 2050
- Upskill and reskill the workforce to keep pace with AI, green growth, and creative industries
- Inspire and retain the next generation of talent
Why attend?
✅ Hear the latest insights from business and education leaders
✅ Join panel sessions on technology, creative, and environmental skills
✅ Explore opportunities for collaboration and new models like the Opportunities Hub
✅ Network with employers, universities, and policymakers from across the region
Themes we’ll explore
🌐 Technological skills
AI, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences are reshaping the workforce. How do we equip people with the right technical and commercial skills — and help high-growth SMEs scale into global players?
🎨 Creative industries
With 47% of the creative workforce self-employed and course enrolments in decline, how do we future-proof one of the UK’s most dynamic but vulnerable sectors?
🌍 Environmental skills
Most green jobs aren’t new — they’re existing roles now requiring sustainability expertise. What will it take to reskill at scale, embed green skills across industries, and inspire the next generation into knowledge-intensive environmental careers?
🚀 Preparing for growth
From Luton Airport’s expansion to East West Rail, major projects are reshaping the region. How can universities, businesses, and Skills England work together to deliver a workforce ready for growth?
💡 The Opportunities Hub model
Could a shared approach to data, brokerage, and mentoring become a game-changer for the Corridor? Breakout sessions will explore how we might pilot new models of collaboration.
Who should attend?
- Business leaders and employers looking to shape the future talent pipeline
- University and college leaders driving education and training innovation
- Policymakers and local authorities working on skills and growth strategies
- Students, apprentices, and early-career professionals eager to influence change
Speakers and contributors
The Summit brings together voices from across the ecosystem, including:
- Further education providers and Universities across the region
- Skills England and Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs)
- Employers such as AstraZeneca, Luton Airport, Silverstone UTC, and more
- Regional partners including Advanced Oxford, Innovate Cambridge, and East West Rail
Be part of the conversation
The Skills & Talent Summit isn’t just about discussing challenges – it’s about shaping solutions. Your voice is vital to the future of the Growth Corridor.
📅 12 December 2025, 10:00–16:15
📍 Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
