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.

🚀Andy Mead, Managing Director of local company The Finishing Line will talk briefly about how KPIs have supported business performance and growth at The Finishing Line. His local success story will give attendees a practical, real‑world perspective and complement the wider discussion around innovation and new technologies.

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.