{"id":3219,"date":"2026-09-08T11:26:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T11:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/?post_type=event&#038;p=3219"},"modified":"2026-09-08T14:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:18:29","slug":"if-oxford-science-and-ideas-festival-techworks-2026","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/if-oxford-science-and-ideas-festival-techworks-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival: TECHWORKS"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"event-details-block\" id=\"block_e83fadb6311672f9195acd4d5c975845\">\n    <h1 class=\"event-details-block__title\">IF Oxford Science and Ideas Festival: TECHWORKS<\/h1>    <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            Oxford Works, ARC Oxford        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    25th Oct 2026                    11:00AM &#8211; 17:00PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"feature-banner\" id=\"block_c60b64ac24ed19929da07ee1262eb4f0\"> \n    <div class=\"feature-banner__container\">\n            <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/ee26908bf9629eeb4b37dac350f4754a_1721648508731.png 722w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/ee26908bf9629eeb4b37dac350f4754a_1721648508731-300x199.png 300w\" type=\"image\/png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/08\/ee26908bf9629eeb4b37dac350f4754a_1721648508731.png\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Festival returns to Oxford\u2019s knowledge quarter in Cowley &#8211; ARC Oxford &#8211; discover cutting-edge science and meet friendly experts! Explore hands-on activities and the latest in technology and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday 25th October<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00 &#8211; 17:00 (Last entry at 16:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Venue:<\/strong> ARC Oxford, OX4 2SU (on-site parking available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline-with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/if-oxford.com\/event\/techworks-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get your tickets here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities include:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Potential of Potentials<\/strong> &#8211; Discover how heat, chemistry and motion can all be turned into electricity, and get hands-on with experimental devices that reveal the hidden physics of energy conversion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Air Pollution and Brain Health<\/strong> &#8211; See amazing images, and piece together puzzles to see how tiny particles in the air may reach and affect the brain. Meet researchers uncovering potential links to dementia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cutting Edge Science<\/strong> &#8211; Try your hand at the skills behind knee surgery and discover how medical trials really work, as you explore cutting-edge research into joints, muscles, bones and the immune system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A Journey of Aromas Through Time<\/strong> &#8211; Meet researchers from the Universit\u00e9 Grenoble Alpes, Oxford\u2019s Twin City, and discover how natural and artificial aromas have shaped food and culture through history, from ancient traditions to modern sweets. Explore the chemistry behind fragrances such as vanilla, bergamot, violet and fruity esters and the memories they evoke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robotic Racing<\/strong> (11am &#8211; 4pm) &#8211; Watch robotic dogs go head to head in live races as they compete for the chequered flag. Meet the robotics engineers behind these incredible machines, try your hand at controlling robots and explore the latest in robotics technology \u2014 from artificial intelligence to advanced sensors. Find out how robots are revolutionising fields from healthcare to space exploration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please help IF Oxford keep track of venue capacity by booking your approximate arrival time. You can arrive at any time during your hour-long arrival slot, then stay for as long as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline-with-arrow\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/if-oxford.com\/event\/techworks-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book your tickets here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Event Booking Link -->\n\n\n\n<section class=\"events-archive  \" id=\"block_a396877626ee820a92f22bf793a0ec33\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ed-container events-archive__posts-container\">\n            \n                <!-- Posts grid -->\n                <div class=\"ed-row\">\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/languages-at-lunch-autumn-schedule-now-live\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/languages-at-lunch-hero-image.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/languages-at-lunch-hero-image-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/languages-at-lunch-hero-image-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/languages-at-lunch-hero-image-1000x1333.jpg 1000w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/languages-at-lunch-hero-image.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        21st Sep 2026 | 12:00PM &#8211; 14:00PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>Languages At Lunch: Autumn Schedule now live<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            Online        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    21st Sep 2026                    12:00PM &#8211; 14:00PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/honey-extraction-workshop-sept26\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/honey-extraction-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/honey-extraction-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/honey-extraction-1024x421.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/honey-extraction-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/honey-extraction-1000x411.jpg 1000w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/honey-extraction-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        23rd Sep 2026 | 12:15PM &#8211; 13:15PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>Honey Extraction Workshop<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            Oxford Works, ARC Oxford        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    23rd Sep 2026                    12:15PM &#8211; 13:15PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/the-future-of-womens-health-summit\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/TWP-8-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/TWP-8-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/TWP-8-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/TWP-8-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/TWP-8-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/TWP-8-2-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        24th Sep 2026 | 8:00AM &#8211; 20:00PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>The Future of Women&#8217;s Health Summit<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            ARC West London, Hammersmith, London, W6 9RH        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    24th Sep 2026                    08:00AM &#8211; 20:00PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/book-club-september\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/book-club.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/book-club-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/book-club-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/book-club-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/book-club-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/book-club.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        24th Sep 2026 | 12:15PM &#8211; 13:15PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>Book Club: September<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            Oxford Works        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    24th Sep 2026                    12:15PM &#8211; 13:15PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/physical-computing-teacher-workshop-stfc\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-2.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-2-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ezgif.com-webp-to-jpg-converter-2.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        24th Sep 2026 | 16:00PM &#8211; 17:30PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>Physical Computing Teacher Workshop: Coding with Crumbles<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            Online        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    24th Sep 2026                    16:00PM &#8211; 17:30PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/bioforward-2026\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/BioForward-banner.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/BioForward-banner-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/BioForward-banner-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/BioForward-banner-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/BioForward-banner-1000x523.png 1000w\" type=\"image\/png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/BioForward-banner.png\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        29th Sep 2026 | 8:30AM &#8211; 17:30PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>BioForward 2026<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            CO:LABS, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    29th Sep 2026                    08:30AM &#8211; 17:30PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/founders-funders-entrepreneurship-and-life-sciences\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ARC-Refinery-Launch-157-no-lanyards.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ARC-Refinery-Launch-157-no-lanyards-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ARC-Refinery-Launch-157-no-lanyards-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ARC-Refinery-Launch-157-no-lanyards-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ARC-Refinery-Launch-157-no-lanyards-1000x667.png 1000w\" type=\"image\/png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/09\/ARC-Refinery-Launch-157-no-lanyards.png\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        30th Sep 2026 | 16:00PM &#8211; 20:00PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>Founders &amp; Funders: Entrepreneurship and Life Sciences<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            Oxford Edge, 37 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LD        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    30th Sep 2026                    16:00PM &#8211; 20:00PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/wpa-healthcare-practice-discussion-and-lunch\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-8761329.webp 2247w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-8761329-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-8761329-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-8761329-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-8761329-1000x668.webp 1000w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/04\/pexels-photo-8761329.webp\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        01st Oct 2026 | 12:30PM &#8211; 13:30PM    <\/div>\n    <h3>WPA Healthcare Practice Discussion and Lunch<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location\">\n        <svg>\n            <use xlink:href=\"#map-pin\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__location--title\">\n            Harwell Innovation Centre, Curie Avenue, Harwell Campus        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ed-event-card__event-time\">\n                    <!-- Date range -->\n                    1st Oct 2026                    12:30PM &#8211; 13:30PM            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"ed-event-card__link\">\n        <div class=\"ed-button with-border\">\n            more info        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/events\/regional-defence-cluster-networking-breakfast\/\" class=\"ed-event-card\">\n        <picture class=\"\">\n        <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/DSC8094.jpg 7952w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/DSC8094-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/DSC8094-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/DSC8094-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/DSC8094-1000x667.jpg 1000w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, (max-width: 1024px) 1024px, 100vw\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arcgroup.io\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/07\/DSC8094.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/picture>\n\n            <div class=\"ed-event-card__content-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ed-event-card__dates\">\n        06th Oct 2026 | 8:40AM &#8211; 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