Programme · 12–16 October 2026

How the week unfolded.

Day partnerGolden Valley
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Challenge areas covered on this day

  • World-class technology
  • Innovating faster
  • Skills and talent
Modern technology classroom at FuturePark, the £5.8 million cyber and digital centre of excellence at the University of Gloucestershire's Park Campus in Cheltenham, host of Wednesday's curiosity day.

The venue

FuturePark, Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire

Park Campus, Cheltenham

Curiosity is where new capability starts. This day explores the power of thinking differently and how curiosity drives growth, innovation and resilience.

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Full schedule

8:30am — 11:00am
Fringe event
Breaking into Cyber Security

"I'm not technical enough for cyber security." "I'm too old to start my career again." "I want to change careers after having children." "I'd love to move into…" If any of these sound familiar, this fringe event hosted by Origin8tive is for you.

EVENT HOST
Mirari, 8 Imperial Square, Cheltenham
9:00am — 9:15am
Registration

Arrive, take a coffee and settle in for a day devoted to curiosity.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
9:15am — 10:15am
The Entrepreneur Within

Entrepreneurship is too often seen as the domain of startup founders. In truth, it thrives in lecture halls, community groups, government departments and global corporations alike. This session explores what it really means to think and act entrepreneurial, wherever you happen to work.

EVENT PARTNER
Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
10:15am — 11:15am
Why We Should Prioritise Neuroinclusion

Awareness is growing, but action is lagging behind. This session moves past the buzzwords to ask the honest questions, and to explore what neuroinclusion really looks like in practice.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
11:15am — 11:45am
Coffee Break

A pause between sessions and a chance to continue the conversation.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
11:45am — 12:45pm
Approaches to Innovation

Innovation is often spoken of as a destination. This session is about the journey: the cultural shifts, the methods and the messy realities of daring to do things differently.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
12:45pm — 1:45pm
Community Lunch

Food, conversation and the chance to meet the people behind the ideas.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
1:45pm — 2:15pm
The Science of High-Performing Teams

Drawing on the neuroscience of how people work, communicate and perform together, this session reveals what sets the best teams apart, and the lessons any organisation can put to work.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
2:15pm — 3:00pm
Making Social Value Real

Social value is now a core expectation, yet the gap between intent and delivery remains wide. Often dismissed as complex or only for large organisations, it is far more achievable than it seems. This session shows how to make it part of everyday work, whatever your size.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
3:00pm — 3:30pm
Coffee Break

A short interval before the day's final session.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire
3:30pm — 5:00pm
Question Time

The questions are set by the CyNam community, and the answers come from the panel and the audience. The day closes with a lively, topical debate where every voice in the room has a stake.

Park Campus, University of Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Tech Week 2026 took place from 12 to 16 October. Recordings of the sessions are coming soon.

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