ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO FORMULA ONE™ TEAM TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS

GUEST INFORMATION

2 July 2026

We are pleased to confirm your attendance at the Make A Mark Cognizant Generative AI Idea-thon Finals on Thursday 2 July 2026 at the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Technology Campus.

These instructions outline the key information for the finals event. Please ensure all attendees review this in advance.

WELCOME TO AMR TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS

your event at a glance

Date: Thursday 2 July 2026

Location: 

Building 2, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team,  Dadford Rd, Silverstone, Northamptonshire NN12 8TJ 

Arrival window: 10:15 – 10:45

Event time: 10:45 – 16:30

Departure: From 16:30

Event Overview

The Cognizant Generative AI Idea-thon is a multi-week challenge culminating in the in-person finals at the AMF1 campus.

The day is focused on showcasing your work, engaging with industry professionals, and experiencing a high-performance working environment.

Please note that at present, Google/ Apple maps will direct you to the entrance of our old campus. Please follow the Dadford Road, to the roundabout, and follow the road back around to the Gatehouse of the AMRTC.

ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO FORMULA ONE™ TEAM

DADFORD ROAD, SILVERSTONE

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

NN12 8TJ

Traffic Notice

Traffic will be significantly busier due to British Grand Prix week.
Please allow additional travel time.

sat nav & address

DiRECTIONs

On arrival, please check in at our Gatehouse, where security will ask for your QR code and direct you to our Building 2. Once you have been dropped off, please make your way to our Building 2 Entrance where you will be greeted by our concierge team.

Photographic I.D. may be required upon arrival.

ARRIVAL & PARKING

schedule outline

10:15 – 10:45   Arrival

10:45 – 11:00   Welcome and event briefing

11:00 – 13:30    Team presentations

13:30 – 14:15    Lunch

14:15 – 15:00    AMR Technology Campus tours

15:00 – 15:30    Cognizant & AMF1 Panel discussion

15:30 – 16:00    Winners announced

16:00 – 16:30    Group photos

16:30   Departure

Transport Information

Prestige Travel Group: +44 (0) 1908 382 786   

AM Taxis: 44 (0)1908 226 666

Zoom Taxis: +44 (0) 1327 765 765​

If you require assistance booking transportation for your return journey, please speak to our Concierge team during your visit.

TRANSPORTATION & TAXIS

If you are being driven via taxi to AMRTC, please follow the arrival procedure to the Gatehouse. The drop off point is at the Main Entrance.

If you are travelling to us via train, Milton Keynes is the closest train station.

If you require a pre-booked taxi service, please see below information of local providers:

presentations

Each team will present their solution to the judging panel.

Presentations will be followed by Q&A

All materials should be finalised and emailed by 29 June at 12pm.

Projects are assessed on innovation, feasibility, and real-world application.

- Smart casual

- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes recommended

- Suitable for a professional working environment

We politely request that you do not wear rival team wear on your visit with us.

- Laptop and charger

- Any presentation materials or backups

- Water bottle (Please note: we are a plastic-free campus and no disposable cups are provided)

dress code

what to bring

INFORMATION

dress code

Smoking is not permitted anywhere other than the dedicated smoking area outside of Building 2.

Please ask your host for further location information, if required.

smoking

INFORMATION

The AMRTC is a live, high-performance working environment.

All attendees are expected to:

- Conduct themselves professionally and respectfully at all times

- Follow all instructions from staff and event facilitators

- Remain within designated areas unless escorted

- Respect confidentiality and security requirements across the campus

behaviour & expectations

Photography & filming

Photography during your visit to AMRTC is strictly prohibited within the operational areas of our campus.

You will be permitted to take photographs on arrival to our Front of House only.

Photography and filming will take place throughout the day for promotional purposes. All participants must follow guidance on restricted spaces

health & safety

general

On discovering a Fire:

• Raise the alarm by operating the nearest fire alarm call point

• Report the details and location of the fire to your host

• Exit the building via the nearest available exit whilst remaining safe

• Report to the fire assembly point located in the car park, with your host

On hearing the fire alarm (Continuous bell ringing)

• Leave the building by the nearest safe available exit

• Stay with your host and report to the fire assembly point, located in the car park

The health, safety and well-being of our visitors is of our highest priority, please do not leave your host/s during your visit with us.  

Please do not enter any areas that you have not been authorised to do so, and please be mindful that this is a live working manufacturing environment.

Please note, depending on the timing of your visit, it may be that certain areas within our premises are not accessible for confidentiality and/or health & safety reasons but such areas will be kept to a minimum.

fire

emf & pacemakers

There are areas within the campus where PPE is required. If you are required to wear PPE, your host will advise you and make the necessary arrangements.

ppe

first aid

Should you require first aid for any reason, please ensure you make your host aware of the situation, arrangements for first aid treatment will then be made.

EMF are present in manufacturing areas which can be harmful to pacemakers and other sensitive medical equipment.

health & safety

we look forwArd to welcoming you soon