Spotlight on: Isambard AI

Some buildings become landmarks whilst others begin to shape the future.

Isambard-AI is the UK's most powerful supercomputer, 13th most powerful in the world, the 7th most powerful in Europe and 4th greenest globally (as of June 2026). And it’s in Bristol.

Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with the team responsible for delivering a building unlike any other in the region:

Tom Lee-Fox -  MD - Oakland Construction

Jasmine Blood - Director & Head of Architecture - Kendall Kingscott

Andy Hazell - BRiCS – Bristol Centre for Supercomputing

Ross Barnes - University of Bristol

Designed and constructed to house one of the UK's most significant pieces of research infrastructure, Isambard-AI demanded an extraordinary level of collaboration, precision and innovation. Together, our speakers will share the story behind the project: from the challenges of designing for cutting-edge technology to delivering a facility that will help accelerate breakthroughs in healthcare, climate science, engineering and artificial intelligence.

This is a rare opportunity to explore a project that most of us would never get to see and hear directly from the people who brought it to life.

Before and following the tour, there will be time to continue the conversation over coffee and croissants.

Accessibility information

Please note that the site is not accessible. The reason for this is that the site was designed to be controlled remotely. If you require assistance please contact Maddie Difazio-Wright.

Members and non-members of all genders are welcome to attend

Registration Deadline: 04 October 2026

Event Contact: Events Team