# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026: Live Startup Pitches and Audience Choice - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Live startup pitches, audience voting, and networking with local founders. Free entry, refreshments included. Limited places available.About this EventPitch to Convince Showcase 2026Join us for an evening where local entrepreneurs step forward, share their stories, and pitch their ideas live.Your voice matters — you’ll help decide the Audience Choice winner.The Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026 brings together some of the region’s most exciting founders as they take to the stage to share their journeys and pitch their businesses. This isn’t just an event — it’s your chance to be part of the story.As part of the audience, you’ll:Experience live startup pitches from emerging foundersVote for your favourite in the Audience Choice AwardMeet founders, business leaders, and future collaboratorsEnjoy a relaxed evening with refreshments and conversationWhether you're curious about startups, looking to expand your network, or simply enjoy being around ambitious people doing meaningful things, you’ll feel right at home.Free entry – generously supported by the North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) and The Weave.Places are limited to keep the evening interactive and personal.Come along, soak up the atmosphere, and help shape the future of our local business community.Pitchers will be competing for three prizes1st Prize - An iPad2nd Prize - £150 worth of book tokensAudience choice - £75.00 of book tokensPitchers have to have completed the NEEB's Pitch to Convince programmeIdeal for anyone curious about startups, looking to expand their network, or keen to support local businesses. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chelmsford/pitch-to-convince-showcase-2026-live-startup-pitches-and-audience-choice/100001986344735575 - **Event Categories**: Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Chelmsford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Springfield Road - **lat**: 51.7328487 - **long**: 0.4754409 - **full address**: Springfield Road, 5-6, Chelmsford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026: Live Startup Pitches and Audience Choice - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/88a70c53c2fb818cb08bf7af3529ed1b74114ddc81d40c85b8452c0854824d69-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775827112 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026: Live Startup Pitches and Audience Choice being held? - **A:** Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026: Live Startup Pitches and Audience Choice takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Springfield Road, 5-6, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026: Live Startup Pitches and Audience Choice? - **A:** Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026: Live Startup Pitches and Audience Choice is organized by The Weave Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pitch to Convince Showcase 2026: Live Startup Pitches and Audience Choice is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chelmsford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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