ABOUT THE CLUB
The Cambridge Enterprise & Technology Club (formerly
the Cambridge Europe & Technology Club) provides a networking forum for
business people, academics, technologists and service providers, together with
a unique opportunity to learn about cutting edge technologies. The Club was founded as part of a
Department of Trade & Industry initiative in the 1980’s to improve
business skills.
The Club’s meetings
usually take the form of evening seminars, preceded by a buffet. A highlight of the Club’s year is the
annual Garden Party, which is held in the beautiful surroundings of
Jesus
College . Although the Club has a formal
structure and programme of events, we strive for an informal atmosphere that
allows members and guests to meet and talk with one another.
We hold monthly
meetings on a range of topics, with an emphasis on subjects relevant to
localbusinesses. There is a focus on new technologies
and their applications. Many of
our members have experience in companies that have grown rapidly by developing
new products and by expanding into new markets, so there is plenty of
knowledge to share. We usually
invite at least two expert speakers to make presentations at each seminar and
a notable feature of the Club is the ensuing Question & Answer
session. As a result there is
ample opportunity for discussion and members are able to learn from each
other’s experiences as well as from the experts.
The Club is a
not-for-profit organisation, with no political affiliation. We are governed by a written
constitution and managed by an elected committee of the members. We are very fortunate to be given
generous financial support by NatWest.
We also receive valuable sponsorship from Webtec Products Ltd, TWI (the
commercial operating arm of The Welding Institute) and St
John’s Innovation Centre.
Membership runs for
the calendar year and current membership rates can be found on our
website. Membership can be
‘individual’ or, for a slightly higher amount, ‘corporate’, which allows up to
three people from the relevant organisation to attend. Members also have the opportunity to
attend certain other Cambridge
organisations’ events either at reduced rates or for free.
Meetings are free for
members. Non-members pay a
meeting fee (current rates can be found on our website).
If you would like to join the Club,
an application can be printed out and sent with your cheque by clicking here.
