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October 2025

Wed

15

Coffee + Connect

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Wych Elm, 93 Elm Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6HT

We’re delighted to welcome freelancers, startups, small businesses, and those working from home for another chance to gather for our next Coffee & Connect event.

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.

Our venue:

The event will take place at the warm and welcoming Wych Elm pub, offering a relaxed atmosphere and a pleasant ambience.

Guest Speaker Talk

Real > perfect: why authentic wins every time

Meet Amy Burns. One half of the Chapter Twenty Four powerhouse duo who’ve delivered some of the world’s most high-impact, unforgettable live events under extraordinary pressure, on a global stage. Amy’s worked with some of the most iconic businesses on the planet but like many, her journey hasn’t always been linear. Now, Chapter Twenty Four are on a mission to empower leaders in businesses of all sizes and scales to recognise their strengths, align career goals with personal values, and take ownership of their wellbeing and professional growth.

Takeaway: Get clear on what matters most to you – not everyone else. When your values lead, authenticity follows.

With a background rooted in large-scale, high-stakes productions, including serving as Executive Producer for the Coronation of King Charles III, Amy knows what it takes to deliver flawlessly when the world is watching. Her ability to stay composed, precise, and people-focused in complex environments now fuels her mission: helping leaders feel equally confident and in control in their own moments of intensity. Alongside her fellow co-founder, Ellen Rogers, Chapter Twenty Four delivers experience frameworks that don’t just support performance, they elevate it and align professional growth with personal goals. 

Agenda:

• 10am: Registration opens, accompanied by coffee, tea, and the breakfast buffet.

• The first part of the morning is dedicated to networking, where you can mingle and engage in conversations with new and familiar contacts. Our team will be on-site to help you with introductions.

• 10.15am: Welcome from Forbes Low, CEO of the Kingston Chamber followed by the guest talk.

• 10.30am: Workshop, discussion and Q&As

• 10.50: Following the presentations, there will be a Business Card Draw and further networking time.

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 international operations.

 

Join us for the chance to network, learn and grow your business. Secure your spot today!

Events & Attendance FAQs

Event details - including speakers, timings and booking options - can vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please visit the individual event page you’re interested in.

Our calendar includes business breakfasts, networking lunches, workshops and larger flagship events - each developed to help you meet local professionals and grow your business connections.

See all upcoming events here 

All bookings can be made online through the event listing (either directly via the website or the Eventbrite page), where you’ll find full details, including ticket types and payment options.

If you ever run into an issue, just get in touch with the Chamber team - we’re happy to help.

Yes, we periodically host free or member-exclusive events offered at a reduced rate.
Each event page clearly shows whether it’s open to guests or members only.

Yes, many guests attend before deciding to join, and we welcome any business or organisation with an interest in the Kingston area and its network.

Most of our events are open to both members and non-members, though a few are member-exclusive. Non-member tickets are always available where applicable, so you can experience Chamber offerings first-hand.

Members simply enjoy extra value - saving around 33% on each event (often up to £12 per ticket) - plus exclusive invitations and promotional benefits.

Find out more about membership here.

Kingston Chamber events are designed with our community in mind. Expect thoughtful conversations, a diverse mix of attendees and plenty of opportunities to connect, collaborate and grow.

  1. Our events bring together professionals from across the borough and beyond (mainly South West London and Surrey), from freelancers to senior leaders. If you’re new to networking or the local area, our Chamber team is always on hand to make introductions and help you feel at ease.
  2. To help you make the most of the experience, we share a preview attendee list the day before the event, and a full contact list (including names, company names and email addresses of those who have opted in) after the event, in line with GDPR. Most events include name badges to make networking easier on the day, and the connections don’t stop when the event ends - following up is simple.
  3. Bookings are managed via Eventbrite, where event registration typically closes at 12:00pm on the working day before the event or once capacity is reached. Attendee details are pulled directly from Eventbrite, so please ensure your profile information is accurate and free from errors.

You can email the Kingston Chamber team here.

We’re always happy to help with booking queries, dietary needs, accessibility questions or general event information.

You can browse what’s coming up on our events calendar or sign up to our monthly newsletter for event updates, local news and member stories straight to your inbox.

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We understand plans change. If you can’t attend, please cancel your booing via Eventbrite portal at least two working days before the event to receive a refund. As venues and catering numbers must be confirmed and paid in advance, we may be unable to offer refunds for late cancellations.

Refund terms may vary slightly between events, so please check the event page for specific details

Final Note

Information above is correct at time of publication. For the most current details, please visit the individual event page.

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about events, questions about events, questions about events questions about events, questions about events.

Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full.

If you have never been a member of the Chamber you can book and join as a guest at two of our events (just one Chamber Breakfast). After this, you will need to join the Chamber to enjoy the benefits of membership. If you'd like to join the Chamber you can find out more on our website.

Yes. We have a number of active members who are based outside the borough.

Membership is based on a business, but any individual can attend from that organisation. In fact, we encourage different individuals to attend so they can be familiar with the Chamber activities.

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