Carrying forward King's spirit of computing: Joe Parry and Cambridge Intelligence
King’s College, a place synonymous with groundbreaking contributions to science and technology, has been home to computer scientists such as Alan Turing, the father of modern computing, and Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel Prize winner who has transformed the field of artificial intelligence. Continuing this tradition, we are delighted to welcome Dr. Joe Parry, a King’s alumnus and a visionary leader in the world of data visualisation, for an inspiring fireside discussion.
Joe Parry, who earned his PhD at King's College while a member of Stephen Hawking’s research group, has carried forward King’s spirit of innovation into the world of entrepreneurship. As the Founder and Executive Chairman of Cambridge Intelligence, he has built a company that develops game-changing visualisation tools with applications ranging from fraud detection to cyber security. Since its founding in 2011 at Joe's kitchen table, Cambridge Intelligence is now a team of over 80 people with staff and customers all over the world. Under his leadership, the company has earned the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, a prestigious business price of global impact.
Beyond his technical expertise, Joe is a skilled entrepreneur who has navigated the challenges of scaling a high-tech company in a competitive global market. His career exemplifies how visionary thinking and cutting-edge technology can converge to address real-world problems. This fireside chat will provide a rare opportunity to hear Joe’s reflections on building a successful business, the future of data visualisation, and the lessons he has learned at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship.
WHEN: Thursday, 20 March 2025
5.30 PM – 6.30 PM: Fireside discussion in the Provost’s Drawing Room
6.30 PM – 7.15 PM: Drinks reception and networking in the Bar
WHERE: King’s College, Cambridge
TICKETS: tickets available in February