# Event Details - **Event Name**: Coffee & Connect - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: We welcome freelancers, startups, microbusinesses and those working from home for a chance to network and learn from our guest speakers!About this EventWe're delighted to welcome freelancers, startups, microbusinesses, and those working from home for another chance to gather for our Coffee & Connect event.Surround yourself with the right people and a supportive, success-focused mindset.Share insights, exchange ideas and hear from our guest speaker all while enjoying a coffee and freshly-baked pastries. As part of this event, there's a card draw activity that provides you with the opportunity to deliver a one-minute pitch to the audience, allowing you to showcase your products and services more effectively.Guest Speaker TalkWhat Experience Are You Actually Creating?Three questions every business owner should ask about their customers, clients and teams.We’re delighted to welcome Nathan Bisnouth, founder of WITHIN, an experience consultancy, for this interactive session at the next Coffee & Connect.Drawing on almost a decade of experience across education, running his own personal training business, and now building WITHIN, Nathan has spent his career exploring a simple but often overlooked gap: the difference between the experience we intend to create for others, and the one they’re actually having.In this workshop-style session, attendees will work through three core questions:What experience do you want people to have?What experience are they actually having, and how do you know?Where is the gap?This session invites attendees to apply the questions directly to their own business as they go — whether they’re thinking about customers, clients, employees, or members. Everyone will leave with one practical action they can put into place straight away.Our venue:The event will take place at the warm and welcoming Wych Elm pub, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a pleasant ambience.Who will be attending the event?Among our guests are business professionals, entrepreneurs, directors, educators and community leaders from a wide range of industries and enterprise sizes, representing both local and regional operations.Join us for the chance to network, learn and grow your business. Secure your spot today! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/643d0470-9f70-11f1-a52b-970a4b5345e7-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg How Kingston Chamber of Commerce events are different…1. Our active, inclusive and vibrant business community represents a diverse group of professionals who collaborate, learn, share and grow in our supportive Chamber environment – new to networking events or our local community? No problem! The Kingston Chamber of Commerce team are always on hand to facilitate introductions and ensure all attendees can create lasting connections.2. We work hard to ensure our events provide exceptional value, from offering some of the most competitive ticket prices to providing unparalleled promotional opportunities and the chance to experience the most sought-after venues in the borough.3. The networking continues well after the event! All participants of Kingston Chamber of Commerce activities gain access to bespoke benefits, including receiving an exclusive attendee list following each event. Missed the initial opportunity to connect? These coveted and convenient contact lists are emailed directly to registered attendees, meaning our guests can spend more time building meaningful relationships.Agenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMRegistration Opens & Networking🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AMWelcome Speech & Guest Talk🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AMDiscussion & Q&As🕑: 10:50 AMBusiness Card Draw & Further Networking 🕑: 11:30 AMClose of the event - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston-upon-thames/coffee-and-connect/100001995897399851 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: The Wych Elm - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10.8, max: 16.8, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Kingston upon Thames - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Wych Elm - **lat**: 51.4170685 - **long**: -0.2941777999999431 - **full address**: The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Coffee & Connect - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ca264d81f5118315f8e3af90a653f55c4aca665cef91ae2c7af74161d7f503ab-rimg-w1100-h619-dc784838-gmir.jpg?v=1786249518 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Coffee & Connect being held? - **A:** Coffee & Connect takes place on Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 11:30 am at The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Coffee & Connect? - **A:** Coffee & Connect is organized by Kingston Chamber of Commerce. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Coffee & Connect 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 Kingston upon Thames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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