Chelmsford Tech Meetup

Join us on the 1st Thursday of the month 7pm-10pm at Patch Chelmsford for a monthly meetup for those interested in all things tech. Over 18s only.

Are you interested in building hardware and software projects ?

Want to build projects alongside other makers, organisations and companies ?

Want to learn various software and hardware technologies ?

Want to share skills, learn various technologies ?

Or just chat with others ?

Chelmsford Tech Monthly Meetup is a meetup for those who work in tech related industries, enthusiasts and those interested in all things tech.

We cover topics such as computer software, hardware, Raspberry Pi, electronics, robotics, AI, virtual reality, website design, cloud and internet technologies and much more.

The agenda is open to you. If you have any ideas for talks, lessons, classes, workshops or demos, we’re especially keen to hear from you.

6.30pm - Setup

6.45pm - Doors open

7.00pm - Arrivals

7.30pm - Discussions, news, events

7.45pm - Occasional short talk / Q/As

8.15pm - Discussions / Networking / Working on Projects

9.45pm - Suggested departure time

10.00pm - Doors closed

We'll also have a project showcase and talks on October 23rd as part of the 2025 Chelmsford Science Festival. Previously we have also taken part in other events such as British Science Festival, hackathons, talks and networking.

Please bring laptop / tablet / charger / hardware eg. Microbit to use, if you wish

A big thank you to Patch for sponsoring our venue.

Our Meetup is hosted at their modern co-working space in the heart of Chelmsford.

Click here to learn more about Patch, book a free trial day, find location/transport details and take the 3D virtual tour: https://www.patch.work/locations/chelmsford

We also have monthly meetings in Southend and Basildon.

You can see the projects from our last hackathon at the Basildon Creative Tech Festival here:

https://creativetechfest.co.uk/hackathon-projects

and our Talks and Networking event :

https://creativetechfest.co.uk/tech-meet-talks-networking

Topics may include: Javascript Python Java Node C C++ Rust devops AI VR AR MR XR AWS Artificial Intelligence Azure web design development Internet of Things IoT The Things Network Lora Lorawan Microbit Robotics hackspace makerspace ESP8266 32 Raspberry Pi Pico RP2040 Arduino 3D printing design scanning electronics etc