We are delighted to announce that following our first HackEd we will be taking the event to be part of Cambridge Tech Week as part of the the Tech Futures initiative.
In its second year, the Tech Futures initiative is set to expand significantly in 2025. Aimed at students from sixth forms, skills bootcamps, colleges, and universities, the programme will offer opportunities to attend conference sessions, engage in hands-on tech activities, explore Innovation Alley, connect with exhibitors, network with industry delegates, and participate in the three-day hackathon, HackEd, delivered by us here at Tech Educators.
Tech Futures is a dedicated strand of Cambridge Tech Week designed to raise
awareness among young people - especially those from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds - about the broad range of careers available in the tech sector, including paths they may have never previously considered.
“We want the next generation excited about the possibilities of working in tech,” said Michaela Eschbach, CEO of Cambridge Wireless which runs Cambridge Tech Week.
“Working with Form the Future and Tech Educators means we can bring young
people to the event and offer them an incredible experience.”
Anne Bailey, CEO of Form the Future and the originator of Tech Futures in 2024, added:
“Cambridge Tech Week offers young people a unique opportunity to engage with some of the brightest minds and most exciting innovations in the global tech space. We hope their experiences spark interest and drive them to explore tech careers further.”
In 2025, the programme will accommodate around 240 students - tripling its capacity and activities from the previous year. Half of the participants will access the wider Cambridge Tech Week agenda, while the other half will take part exclusively in the intensive three-day HackEd experience.
Our Founder and CEO, James Adams, said: “We’re excited to bring HackEd to Cambridge Tech Week. It’s an immersive, high-impact experience, and participants will gain valuable skills and connections from the event.”
Our friends, and home to Tech Educators in Cambridge, The Bradfield Centre, will host HackEd, with Quadmark continuing their valued partnership with the team here for this special edition. Tech companies and prospective mentors interested in sponsoring or participating are invited to get in touch as soon, by contacting us today.
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