Making Digital Work for You
Explore Practical Digital Solutions for Every Business.
Join the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce for the ‘Making Digital Work For You’ an event designed to help businesses of all sizes understand and embrace the potential of digital tools and technology in everyday operations.
This inclusive forum focuses on how digital innovations can simplify tasks, enhance skills and productivity, as well as create opportunities for growth, regardless of your industry or level of tech expertise.
The morning will include:
- Insights into the latest trends in digital and IT
- Networking opportunities with professionals from diverse fields
- An inspiring keynote speaker (TBC) sharing practical strategies for using digital knowledge to solve real-world business challenges
- A light breakfast and refreshments will be provided.
Speaker: Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma – Founder and Chairman, Cambridge Spark
We are delighted to welcome the highly acclaimed Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma, who will be speaking at this event. Raoul is an EdTech entrepreneur, author, international speaker, and lecturer. He founded and leads Cambridge Spark, an education technology company focused on upskilling workforces through cutting-edge data and AI programs for multinational employers.
Driven by a passion for helping businesses thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, Raoul ensures that data and AI training deliver real-world value. His approach tackles practical challenges, encourages employee retention, and positions organisations for scalable growth and long-term success.
Since its founding in 2016, Cambridge Spark has partnered with clients such as M&S, Aviva, Lloyds Banking Group, and the BBC. The company has trained over 10,000 students and generated £300M+ in value for its clients. It also developed EDUKATE.AI, a patented data skills platform.
Raoul serves on the Advisory Board of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, is an Industrial Fellow at the University of Cambridge, and is currently enrolled in Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management Program. Before founding Cambridge Spark, he led tech transformations for eBay, Goldman Sachs, Google, Morgan Stanley, and Oracle.
A skilled software engineer, Raoul created his first website at age eight. He has authored best-selling books like Modern Java in Action (60,000+ copies sold) and has published research cited over 700 times. Raoul holds an MEng from Imperial College London and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. In 2017, he was named an Oracle Java Champion for his contributions to the tech community.
Spaces are limited—book now!
Address
Graduate Hotel Granta Place Mill Lane CB2 1RT
Event information
Date
16/01/2025
Time
7.45-10.00am
Venue
Graduate Hotel