Innovation showcases
Celebrating the work of businesses at the Centre and across the region, with technology demonstrations, product reveals and applied innovation in action.
Networking, showcases, industry talks and technology demonstrations
Where Suffolk's innovation community comes together
Open to tenants, members and the wider business community.
What's on
A programme built to connect Suffolk's innovation economy
Stowmarket Innovation Gateway hosts a dynamic programme of events designed to build genuine connections between businesses, foster technology adoption and grow Suffolk's innovation economy.
From intimate networking sessions and industry speaker evenings to large-scale innovation showcases and technology demonstrations, our events bring together entrepreneurs, founders, researchers, educators and industry leaders in a space built for exactly this kind of collaboration.
All events are open to tenants and members. Many are open to the wider business community and public. Sign up to stay informed.
Industry talks & speaker series
Expert speakers from across technology, agri-tech, sustainability and digital sectors, including partners from the National Hub in Generative AI and our partner centres in Cambridge.
Business networking
Regular sessions designed to connect businesses within the Stowmarket Innovation Gateway and across the Gateway 14 community, building supply chain depth and commercial opportunity.
Startup & entrepreneur events
Pitch nights, founder meetups and early-stage support events for those building the next generation of technology businesses.
Workshops & masterclasses
Practical, skills-focused sessions complementing the Stowmarket Innovation Gateway skills programme and open to the wider community.
Community engagement events
Connecting the Centre with Stowmarket and the surrounding area through school visits, career events and public technology demonstrations.
Conferences & panel discussions
Larger-format events bringing together sector experts, policymakers and business leaders to explore the issues shaping Suffolk's future economy.
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Plan your next visit
Explore upcoming networking sessions, showcases, talks, workshops, community events and conferences at Stowmarket Innovation Gateway.
New dates are added regularly. Join the mailing list to receive invitations and programme announcements.
Supporting Suffolk's Innovation Economy
More than events. An ecosystem for long-term growth.
Events at Stowmarket Innovation Gateway are designed to do more than fill a room. By bringing together expertise from across technology, agri-tech, sustainability, manufacturing and digital innovation, the programme builds the kind of ecosystem connections that drive long-term economic growth — knowledge sharing, vertical integration and technology adoption at scale across the region.