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 business occupants; to encourage links and joint working between occupants and academics; to engage occupants 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 occupants and the wider Chelmsford and Harlow business community.

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Upcoming Events

Thursday 21 May 2026 10:30 | | Online || Harlow Innovation Park Maypole Boulevard Harlow Essex CM17 9TX || Free

Arise Innovation Hub is delighted to welcome you to our Coffee Morning in Harlow, proudly sponsored by Freedom BC. Freedom BC is an experienced business coaching practice with over 15 years of supporting SMEs to grow sustainably and achieve their business goals.

These informal gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow members, local businesses, and organisations in a relaxed and supportive environment.

We will also hear from Andy Sleet, Business Coach at Freedom BC, who will be speaking on The Tiers to Business Freedom. Andy will explore the five stages that businesses typically progress through, helping you identify where you are now and what it takes to move confidently to the next tier, without compromising what you’ve already built.

This event is ideal for businesses operating in the Health and MedTech sectors, as well as those working in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, Digital, and Technology.

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Wednesday 3 June 2026 10:00 | | Online || FREE

NEEB Link is a high-impact, fully-funded business support programme designed to help eligible businesses start, grow and thrive. Building on the success of the 2025/26 programme, it combines expert advice, practical learning and digital innovation to deliver real, measurable results for businesses across North Essex.

Various dates from 3 June.

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Thursday 4 June 2026 19:00 | | Channels, Chelmsford |

Arise & Shine is the summer event for Arise Innovation Hubs, created to celebrate progress, partnerships and the impact being driven across the region’s innovation ecosystem.

The event brings together a curated group of industry leaders, academics and strategic partners to reflect on achievements delivered through Arise and to share a forward‑looking view of what comes next. It highlights how collaboration across life sciences, advanced manufacturing and design technology is supporting business growth, skills development and innovation.

Arise & Shine showcases real success stories, recognises the organisations and partners that help enable this work, and connecting enterprise, research and opportunity.

More than a celebration, the event provides a moment to acknowledge how far the community has come and to set the direction for continued collaboration and innovation‑led growth across the region.

Wednesday 10 June 2026 9:00 | | 4 Royal College Street London NW1 0TU

You are cordially invited to the HiMed London Medical Innovation Networking & Roadshow, a premium platform designed to bridge the healthcare ecosystems of China and the UK.

This event will focusing on two-way connectivity and cross-border collaboration in the healthcare sector. It will help high-quality Chinese medical companies expand into the UK and European markets by connecting them with local healthcare institutions, channel partners, distributors, investors, and industry resources, accelerating their global brand presence and overseas business development. It will also opens the door to the Chinese market for UK and European medtech companies, research institutes, clinical teams, and innovation projects, facilitating technology transfer, commercial collaboration, clinical coordination, and capital access in China.

Through a precise and efficient resource-matching mechanism, this event aims to enable resource sharing, technology complementarity, market co-expansion, and capital collaboration between China and the UK.

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Friday 19 June 2026 9:30 | | Arise Innovation Hub, Anglia Ruskin University, Alan Cherry Drive, Chelmsford, CM1 1QT | FREE |

Hosted by Arise Innovation Hub at Anglia Ruskin University, the Sales Geek Essex Chelmsford Sales Club is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and business leaders, share ideas, and grow your company and your network.

Whether you're an experienced sales professional or simply want to understand how to grow your role and your business, this free event is for you!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with many others in the sales industry and expand your business horizons.

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Tuesday 30 June 2026 18:00 | | Online || FREE

If you’re trying to grow your business but aren’t sure what to focus on next, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly why Ambitious Essex have launched their Enhanced Mentoring Programme - built to give you clear, practical support that actually moves your business forward, increasing your sales and giving you the confidence you need to keeping moving forward.

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