Events

Here you will find events, workshops, webinars and networking opportunities for businesses provided by Arise, ARU and partners.

We run informal monthly coffee mornings at Arise Innovation Hubs. The aim of these sessions are to increase networking opportunities for members; to encourage links and joint working between members and academics; to engage members with the various support services which the University can provide; and to provide a platform to showcase Arise and the wider university facilities to potential members and the wider Chelmsford and Harlow business community.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday 17 September 2026 10:00 | | Arise Innovation Hubs, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford CM1 1QT

Workshop 1: Adopt Digital – Getting Started & Working Smarter

Arise are supporting Smarter Society with a three-part series designed to help Essex businesses understand how they can use digital technology, AI and automation to become more efficient, more productive and ultimately grow their business. Businesses are welcome to attend one, two or all three workshops, depending on where they are in their digital journey.

Our first workshop welcomes Taz Panjwani, winner of the Tech Top 50 Entrepreneur of the Year. Taz will show businesses how to carry out an automation audit, identify time-saving opportunities and use AI and technology to streamline business processes and connect systems so they can work smarter, not harder.

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Friday 25 September 2026 10:30 | | Arise Innovation Hubs, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1QT || FREE

Macmillian Coffee morning

Macmillan coffee morning - for Health and Medtech Innovators.

Join us at Arise Innovation Hubs for a relaxed and rewarding Macmillan Coffee Morning. Designed especially with small to Medium sized businesses and entrepreneurs in mind.

Whether you're looking to connect with fellow business owners, explore collaboration opportunities, or simply enjoy a great cup of coffee while supporting a vital cause, this is the perfect setting to do it all.

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Tuesday 13 October 2026 10:00 | | Arise Innovation Hub, Harlow Innovation Park, Harlow, CM17 9TX ||

Workshop 2: Adapt Digital – Streamlining & Improving Your Business

Arise are supporting Smarter Society with a series of events around the importance of digital. At this event, we are using digital tools and AI to improve efficiency and performance.

Our second workshop features James Howard, who will explore how businesses can build on these digital foundations using AI-powered and agentic workflows to optimise operations, improve productivity and embed digital technology throughout the business.

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