About this Event
Where Essex comes to do business.
Join us on Wednesday 17 February 2027 at Charter Hall, Colchester, for the Enterprise Essex Show - a one-day business exhibition and conference bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, decision-makers, professional advisers and organisations from across Essex.
Whether you're looking to grow your business, meet potential customers, discover new suppliers or gain fresh ideas, the Enterprise Essex Show is designed to help you make valuable connections and take practical insights back to your organisation.
And the best part? Delegate registration is completely free.
What can you expect?
Meet businesses from across Essex
Explore an exhibition featuring businesses across professional services, finance, technology, marketing, recruitment, property, manufacturing, business support and more. Discover new suppliers, explore solutions and build relationships that could help your organisation move forward.
Learn from industry experts
Access two dedicated theatres featuring a programme of keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats and practical seminars. Explore ideas around business growth, leadership, innovation, investment, technology and the challenges facing businesses today.
Make meaningful connections
Meet fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, advisers and potential partners. Whether you're an established organisation or an ambitious start-up, the Show offers opportunities to expand your network and discover new ways to work together.
Discover opportunities for growth
From improving operations and finding new customers to developing your people and exploring emerging technologies, the Show brings together expertise and services to support businesses at every stage.
Who should attend?
The Enterprise Essex Show is designed for:
- Business owners, founders and entrepreneurs
- Managing directors and senior decision-makers
- SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups
- Marketing, sales and business development professionals
- Finance, HR and operations teams
- Professional advisers and consultants
- Organisations supporting business growth across Essex
Event details
Date: Wednesday 17 February 2027
Venue: Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YH
Admission: Free for registered delegates
Format: One-day exhibition, conference, networking and educational programme
Registration: Reserve your free place through Eventbrite.
Whether you're looking for your next business connection, a fresh perspective or practical ideas to support your next stage of growth, the Enterprise Essex Show is the place to start.
Register free today and join Essex's business community for a day of connection, learning and opportunity.
Enterprise Growth Theatre
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
The State of Essex Business 2027
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
AI for SMEs: practical applications you can implement tomorrow
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
How to generate more leads without increasing your marketing budget
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Scale-up stories from an Essex Entrepreneur
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
LinkedIn and social selling: the new rules of B2B Growth
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM
Marketing versus sales: Who really owns growth?
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:25 PM
PR and media secrets: How to get your business seen and trusted
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:55 PM
The future customer: What SME buyers expect in 2027
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM
Is AI the biggest opportunity or biggest threat to SMEs?
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:55 PM
Winning big contracts: How SMEs can land larger opportunities
Boardroom Theatre
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Funding Growth: What banks, lenders and investors really want to see
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:55 AM
Employment law update 2027: What every director needs to know
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Protecting your business: The insurance risks most SMEs overlook
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:55 AM
Building a business that can thrive without you
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
Commercial finance explained: Asset finance, invoice finance and lending
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM
Debt, equity, bootstrap? The best route for growth
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:25 PM
Preparing your business for investment, acquisition or exit
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:55 PM
Recruitment, retention and building high-performing teams
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM
Will SMEs face a tougher 2027 than 2026?
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:55 PM
Facilities management, workplace strategy and operational efficiency
Event venue & nearby stays
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, United Kingdom
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