Get ready to dive into London’s biggest student-led event for aspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers! The Impact Tech Kickoff is your gateway to connect with startup founders and consultants who launched high-impact ventures while still students. This exclusive event brings together diverse student entrepreneurs from top UK universities, ready to exchange ideas, inspiration, and solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges
Why Attend?
We believe everyone has the power to make an impact, and this is your opportunity to take action! Gain inspiration, insights, and mentorship as you learn how you, too, can drive meaningful change.
What’s in Store:
Panel Discussions: Get inspired by industry leaders who have pioneered solutions in various fields, including tech, sustainability, and more.
Roundtables with Mentors: Gain valuable advice and build meaningful connections in small group settings.
Networking with Peers: Exchange ideas with students from the most ambitious entrepreneurship societies across the UK.
Snacks and Refreshments will be available to keep you energized throughout the event.
This event is supported by Undaunted - the Greenhouse
Event Agenda
18:00 - 18:15 ➡️ Arrivals & Refreshments
18:15 - 18:30 ➡️ Welcome by the CEC and Kickoff Talk by Ben Mumby-Croft, Director of Entrepreneurship at Imperial College London
18:30 - 19:15 ➡️ Speakers Panel
19:15 - 19:30 ➡️ Networking Break 🚀
19:30 - 20:20 ➡️ Roundtables with Mentors 💬
20:20 - 20:35 ➡️ Networking Break #2 🌍
20:35 - 21:00 ➡️ Closing Remarks
Featured Panelists
Sergei Nozdrenkov
Founder of Wildflow
Ex-software engineer at Google and X, the moonshot factory
Harnessing AI to analyse petabytes of nature data, model complex ecosystem dynamics, and coordinate precise actions to restore ecosystems
Maurice Rüttimann
Co-founder and COO of Planet Smart Ltd
Driving sustainable materials innovation with bio-based and biodegradable polymers
Secured global partnerships and funding to accelerate eco-friendly solutions across multiple industries
Shiladitya Ghosh
Co-founder of Mission Zero Technologies
Forbes Europe's 30 under 30 list
Pioneered versatile Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to remove historic CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere
Emily Barrett
Corporate Innovation Director at Sustainable Ventures
Former Strategy Manager at Accenture
Collaborates with corporations to drive climate-tech innovation, addressing climate change and resource scarcity through commercial solutions
Ben Mumby-Croft
Director of Entrepreneurship at Imperial Enterprise Labs
Former Co-Founder of two accelerator programs
Featured Roundtable Mentors
Gathered in circles, you will be allocated in groups with 2 mentors to talk more closely to experienced founders and ask any questions you have!
Callum Adamson - Kashmir Intelligence
Ann-Kristin - Stealth Start-up
Adrien Jathe - Stealth Start-up
Edward ’TJ’ Mitchell - Arda Biomaterials
Aidan Lethem - Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Christopher Waite - Undaunted
Stay tuned—more inspiring speakers to be announced!
This is more than just an event; it’s your chance to be part of a community that’s set to make a difference. Sign up now to secure your spot—come ready to connect, learn, and kickstart your journey at Impact Tech!