About This Event

Join us for some festive refreshments to end 2024 in style and set your business up for success in 2025! CEME and SHIFT have partnered to bring you a dynamic Christmas-themed networking event as part of the Business Growth Academy. This free event on the 12th of December is your chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and hear from our exciting industry experts.

The event will include:

Interactive Networking – Meet like-minded professionals, build your network, and explore partnership opportunities.

Inspiring Panel Discussion – Gain insights from industry leaders.

Special Holiday Marketplace – Browse offerings from local businesses.

Schedule:

9:00am – 10:15am: Networking & Marketplace

10:15am – 10:40am: Panel Discussion

• Abdul Rahim – Chief Innovation Officer at SHIFT and Experienced Founder/Entrepreneur
• Lucia Schweigert – Strategic Director at Lifesize Media
• Anya Lyon-Fraser – Innovation and Growth Specialist at UCL Innovation and Enterprise / Innovate UK

10:40am – 11:30am: Networking & Marketplace

CEME’s Business Growth Academy includes:

• A quarterly business networking event that takes place at CEME’s state-of-the-art business centre based in Rainham, East London, bringing together a wide variety of businesses, market sectors and experts.
• Regular business support masterclasses including informative workshops, and expert insights.
• A monthly newsletter sharing useful advice and support for business owners, and business promotion opportunities.
• Access to research and development advice and facilities for new ideas and innovations.
• Financial advice to support your business growth, including grant funding opportunities, expert advice on R&D Tax Credits, and connections to investors.
• Discounts offered for room hire and office spaces, to incentivise new businesses, and support growth.

Get your ticket here