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Community and Events

Launchpad brings great businesses and people together and unites them in a culture of support, inspiration, and shared success.

We want people to feel like they are a part of something exciting and progressive – because they truly are! Surround yourself with inspiring individuals, experts, and resources that can help turn your innovative ideas into a successful venture.

By meeting and working with other driven entrepreneurs, you can find the perfect collaborator or mentor to help propel your business forward. That’s why Launchpad regularly offers free networking events and workshops where you can connect with like-minded individuals in your industry.

Upcoming Events

Welcome to the UK’s 2025 International Women’s Day event

South Essex College Luker Road, Southend On Sea, Essex

We are proud to announce our 7th Annual International Women’s Day event, taking place on Friday, 7th March 2025, at South Essex College in Southend: Luker Rd, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1ND. This event is an opportunity to come together to celebrate the achievements of women, inspire each other, and build connections within our community. It will feature: ... Read more

Free

International Women’s Day Celebration at Metrobank, Southend

Metro Bank G19-G21 Victoria Business Centre, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Welcome to the International Women's Day Celebration at Metrobank, Southend! Winning Women and Metrobank welcome you to a morning of celebration and fun, appreciating and celebrating ourselves and women worldwide. Saturday 8 March, 10am til 12 noon! Feel free to wear national costume, bring food from your country, whatever fits! Performers welcome! Do bring your children too. Free ... Read more

Free

Essex Build 2025

Hylands House London Road, Writtle, Essex

About this event Join Essex Construction Alliance for Essex Build 2025, a first event of its kind for Essex, this spring. Essex Build 2025 is your one-stop show to network with key buyers, learn about Essex project opportunities and acquire valuable new business leads. The event will bring together Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors with the ... Read more

Free

South Essex Business Expo

The Brentwood Centre Doddinghurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, United Kingdom

The South Essex Business Expo 13th March 2025 We are really pleased to announce a partnership with Global, DS Group and Networking Essex, we hope to achieve a bigger and better expo than last year at the Brentwood Centre on 13th March between 10am-3pm with 200 stands and 1000 visitors. The expo will be promoted ... Read more

Free

Essex Manufacturing Alliance Networking

The Forum The Forum, Elmer Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

Join the Essex Manufacturing Alliance Networking Event! Are you part of the manufacturing supply chain in Essex? Don’t miss the chance to connect, collaborate, and grow with fellow professionals at our upcoming Essex Manufacturing Alliance Networking Event! Date: Tuesday 18th March 2025 Time: 10am - 1pm Location: Southend Forum, Elmer Square, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1NS ... Read more

Free

Networking with the Radisson Blu Hotel & MAG London Stansted Airport

Radission Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport, Waltham Close, Stanstead, Essex

oin us at the Radisson Blu Stansted for our Networking Event Featuring MAG London Stansted Airport’s Growth Update Set in the iconic Radisson Blu, located at London Stansted Airport, this networking event brings together professionals from diverse industries for an evening of collaboration, insight, and opportunity. This special event will feature MAG London Stansted Airport’s ... Read more

£30 – £50

Rochford and Southend Networking Breakfast in Collaboration with The Launchpad 202503

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Essex Business Partnerships and Launchpad are working in collaboration to launch this new networking breakfast in the Rochford/Southend area for those businesses who like to network. Networking is a great marketing tool and if undertaken properly can build long lasting relationships for businesses to work together and grow, if you have never tried it before ... Read more

£16 – £21

Cyber Smart Essentials for Businesses

Launchpad Southend Launchpad Airport Business Park, Rochford

Hear from experts - Essex Police's Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team and ESRC take part in a special Cyber Escape Room challenge and Q&A. From banking, shopping, ordering, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media, businesses, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online. Cyber security is an important ... Read more

Free

Essex Business Partnerships – Supporting Women in Business Southend Networking Event 202503

The Kitchen Cafe 18-19 Aviation Way, Southend On Sea, Essex

Historically, the professional working environment was geared towards traditional roles. Men go to work and women stay at home. Luckily, things have moved on and women have found their place in the professional environment. Essex Business Partnerships believe in the importance of creating a safe space for women to support other women; to enable women ... Read more

£16 – £21

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