Elevate Basildon Business Networking on 5th June 2026

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Elevate Basildon Business - Networking

We’re celebrating success—and you’re invited.

Join The Consortium (East) Ltd and Basildon Borough Council on 5th June (10am–12pm) at Langdon Hills Golf and Country Club for a special networking event marking the impact of the Elevate Basildon Business programme; which supported 342 local businesses from September 2025 - March 2026.

This is more than just networking. You’ll:

☕ Enjoy a breakfast bap and coffee

🤝 Connect with local businesses and partners

🚀 Learn about how to build your innovation with Knowledge Transfer Partnerships through universities with Andy Mead, MD of The Finishing Line Ltd

🚀 Experience an AI & robotics showcase from Professor Klaus McDonald-Maier

Featuring cutting-edge work in machine learning used to identify the perfect moment to harvest soft fruit—technology supporting the production of Wilkin & Sons’ iconic Tiptree jam.

A great opportunity to “peek into the future” and see how AI innovation is happening right here in Essex.

Spaces are limited—book your place now.

Professor McDonald-Maier is head and founder of the Embedded and Intelligent Systems Laboratory in the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, at the University of Essex. He is also Co-founder and CEO of Versatile Robotx https://versatilerobotx.com

Who is it for?:

Your Basildon. Your Business. Your Growth.

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This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.