

Founders & Funders Monthly Event: History of AI
Join us on Tuesday, the 7th of July 2026, for innovation and entrepreneurship-themed talks, followed by an informal networking social. Please note that spaces are limited. Approval is required for the talks, while the pub social is open to all.
📅 When:
Tuesday, 7th of July, 2026
🕓 Schedule:
16:00–17:00 – Meet & Greet with the Speakers
17:00–18:00 – Talks, Panel, and Q&A
18:00–20:00 – Drinks, Nibbles & Networking
🎤 Speakers:
Speaker Name (Robert Iliffe, Professor of the History of Science)
Rob Iliffe is Professor of History of Science at Oxford, a General Editor of the Newton Project, and director of the Koch History Centre. He has published widely on topics in the history of early modern and Enlightenment science, and particularly on historical interactions between science and religion, scientific voyages of discovery, the life and work of Isaac Newton, the development of ideas about scientific genius and scientific creativity, and the role of scientific instruments in scientific innovation.
Speaker (TBC)
📍 Where:
Speakers Meet & Greet: Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LD
Talks & Panel: Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LD
Networking Social: Lamb & Flag, 12 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3JS
This series is a unique opportunity to connect with staff, students, and alumni from across the University with interests in tech, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Our July 7th edition is powered by the Founders & Funders Foundation, with the support of our strategic partners: Novabook, Mishcon de Reya, OVH Cloud, HSBC Innovation Banking, and Oxford North.
🔗 Sign up now to secure your place – spaces are limited!
⚠️ Please note: The session will be recorded and shared online. If you do not wish to be recorded, kindly inform a member of the F&F staff on the day.
📩 For any questions, contact us at: [email protected]