Events
Upcoming Events
2026
28 January – Freeport East Skills Escalator Business Breakfast
8:00am – 10:30am
Ipswich Campus (Future Skills Fair), Suffolk New College
For further details and to secure your place click here
26th February – DEEP: Digital Skills for businesses in the Freeport East area. Hosted by MENTA
For further details and to secure your place click here
25th February – Harwich Clean Energy & Maritime Innovation Cluster Third Business Forum
5:00pm – 7:30pm
The Waterfront, Lower Marine Parade, Dovercourt, CO12 3ST
For further details and to secure your place click here
10th March – Classroom to Catalyst- Freeport East Skills Escalator Conference
9:00am
The Hold – Home of Suffolk Archives, Ipswich, IP4 1LR
For further details and to secure your place click here
12th March – Strengthening SME Cybersecurity across Essex & Suffolk
9:30am – 13:30pm
Wivenhoe House Hotel, University of Essex
For further details and to secure your place click here
2025
09 July – Freeport East Skills Escalator Roadshow
- The Mix, Stowmarket
- 10:00-14:30pm
- For further details and to secure your place: Freeport East – Suffolk New College
03 September – Freeport East Clean Growth Pre-Accelerator Roadshow
- Ipswich Town Hall, Cornhill Ipswich, IP1 1DH
- 5:00-7:00pm
- For further details and to secure your place: Ipswich Roadshow
18 September – Freeport East Clean Growth Pre-Accelerator Roadshow
- The Pier, The Quay, Harwich, CO2 3HH
- 12:00-2:00pm
- For further details and to secure your place: Harwich Roadshow
24 September – Freeport East Business Breakfast
- The Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe
- 8:30am
- For further details and to secure your place: Felixstowe
24 September – Freeport East Clean Growth Pre-Accelerator Roadshow
- The Food Museum, Iliffe Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SL
- 9:00-11:00am
- For further details and to secure your place: Stowmarket Roadshow
01 October – Freeport East Clean Growth Pre-Accelerator Roadshow
- The Fludyers Hotel, Undercliff Road East, Felixstowe, IP11 7LU
- 12:00-2:00pm
- For further details and to secure your place: Felixstowe Roadshow
06 October – Freeport East Clean Growth Pre-Accelerator Roadshow
- Online
- 10:00-11:00am BST
- For further details and to secure your place: Virtual Roadshow
03 November – Freeport East Skills Escalator Roadshow
- Suffolk New College, Ipswich Campus, Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT
- 8:30am
- For further details and to secure your place: Suffolk New College
2024
19 April 19 – Innovation Cluster
Freeport East Innovation Cluster Business Networking Lunch
Ipswich
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a casual lunch to connect with local businesses and entrepreneurs at the Freeport East Innovation Cluster!
Welcome to the Freeport East Innovation Cluster Business Networking Lunch! Join us at the University of Suffolk for an afternoon of networking and collaboration. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your professional network. Don’t miss out on this chance to make valuable connections and exchange ideas. Register now to secure your spot!
25 June – Innovation Cluster
Freeport East Innovation Cluster Business Networking Lunch
Felixstowe
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
This is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes in the clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and agri/foodtech sectors.
Join us to learn more about:
- Freeport East’s role and structure, including our plans to develop and support innovation
- Cogent Technology’s activities and opportunities
- Support and advice available via Innovate UK Business Growth
There will be plenty of time for networking with other innovative companies. You’ll also have the chance to meet potential suppliers, customers and/or future business partners.
Please note
- By registering for this event, you agree to be contacted by Freeport East Ltd., Cogent Technology and IUK about the event and other relevant opportunities for your business/sector
- Photography and videography will be taking place at the event
- If you have any dietary requirements, please contact Beach Bites before Friday 21st June on : 01394 278797
Any other queries about the event please contact: enquiries@freeporteast.co.uk
17 July – Clean Energy & Maritime Innovation Cluster
First Business Forum
Harwich
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
You’re invited to be at the heart of building Harwich’s Innovation Cluster on Wednesday 17 July 2024.
Hosted by Freeport East and the University of Essex, join us to find out about the proposed Innovation Cluster, discover the many collaborative innovation opportunities already available for local businesses, and hear about the most recent developments on clean energy and green fuels from local industry experts.
This event follows a recent report by sector expert Opergy Group, which identified the steps to be taken to support the town’s progress to becoming a national leader in clean energy, including the potential for a new iconic multi-million-pound innovation hub.
Commissioned through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and overseen by the University of Essex and Freeport East, the report identifies Harwich as a prime location for bringing together a cluster of forward-thinking businesses and organisations involved in clean energy and related sectors to drive forward economic growth in the area.
Book your free ticket today to discover more and share your views.
12 November – Innovation Cluster
Freeport East Innovation Cluster Business Networking Lunch
Colchester
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come and join us at our next Innovation Cluster Business Networking event Tuesday 12 November 10am – 1pm at Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Colchester and learn about the uses of space technology to support marine, port and logistics activities including…
- SuperSharp‘s thermal imaging technology
- Geospatial Insight Limited‘s net zero for ports
- European Space Agency – ESA‘s uses of space technology in maritime application
- AST Networks on redefining the maritime industry
You will also hear about Freeport East’s role and structure, including our plans to develop and support innovation, the latest from Ambitious Essex and Space East and & the UK space ecosystem.
Limited tickets available click here to book your free ticket
Any other queries about the event please contact: enquiries@freeporteast.co.uk
4th December – Clean Energy & Maritime Innovation Cluster
Second Business Forum
Harwich
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hosted by Freeport East, Tendring District Council and the University of Essex, join us to find out about the proposed Innovation Cluster, discover the many collaborative innovation opportunities already available for local businesses, and hear about the most recent developments on clean energy and green fuels from local industry experts.
This event follows a recent report by sector expert Opergy Group, which identified the steps to be taken to support the town’s progress to becoming a national leader in clean energy, including the potential for a new iconic multi-million-pound innovation hub.
Commissioned through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and overseen by the University of Essex and Freeport East, the report identifies Harwich as a prime location for bringing together a cluster of forward-thinking businesses and organisations involved in clean energy and related sectors to drive forward economic growth in the area.
To secure your ticket click here
11 December – Innovation Cluster
Freeport East Innovation Cluster Business Networking Lunch
Bury St Edmunds
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Join Freeport East at this exciting joint event with NAAME/West Suffolk Manufacturing Group, West Suffolk College & West Suffolk Council.
This is a must-attend event for businesses of all sizes in the clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and agri/foodtech sectors.
Join us to learn more about:
- Freeport East’s role and structure, including our plans to develop and support innovation.
- The role of NAAME and the West Suffolk MG within it.
- The facilities and courses available at West Suffolk College.
- support and advice available via Innovate UK Business Growth.
There will be plenty of time for networking with other innovative companies. You’ll also have the chance to meet potential suppliers, customers and/or future business partners.
Limited tickets available click here to book your free ticket
Any other queries about the event please contact: enquiries@freeporteast.co.uk
