For Cheltenham's tech and innovation community.
Space to lead,
learn + share.
Hub8 runs a programme of events for Cheltenham's tech and innovation community. From hackathons to keynotes with industry leading speakers and experts, we curate events that are tailored to your needs.
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Hub8 Events in Cheltenham
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Hub8 Connect
Hub8 Connect brings founders, operators and scaleups together at Hub8 MX for a full day of expert-led discussions, one-to-one clinics and office hours with industry partners. It is not about pitches or forced networking. It is about real conversations, practical support and bringing Cheltenham's ecosystem together in one space.
Session dates are announced through our newsletter and on LinkedIn.
past events
P3M x Akamai Kick Off
P3M Works, a Cheltenham-based cyber security and digital transformation firm, has partnered with Akamai Technologies. The kick-off marks the start of a collaboration aimed at enhancing project delivery, cyber security, and digital transformation services.
Growth Hub Cheltenham Launch Event
In November 2024, The Growth Hub Cheltenham launched at the MX Innovation Centre, drawing 100+ local business leaders. Speakers included Ruth Dooley and Ian Mean MBE, who highlighted SME growth. Plexal CEO Andrew Roughan introduced the “Grown in Cheltenham” programme.
Cyber Leaders Challenge
The Cyber Leaders Challenge is a UK-wide competition for university students, designed to develop leadership and cyber skills through real-world emergency scenarios. Teams compete in regional qualifiers and a national final, with opportunities to network with industry professionals and explore cybersecurity careers. The 2025 champions were University College London’s team.
Public Hearts 100th Defibrillator Event
We were honoured to host a major celebration at Hub8 MX to mark the installation of the 100th defibrillator as part of the Public Hearts Cheltenham Defibrillator Campaign!
Hub8 Connect
A full day of networking and collaboration, bringing together founders in Cheltenham’s tech community at Hub8 MX.
Andrew Roughan, former CEO of Plexal, lead an open discussion with active Q&A—exploring collective readiness.
UK Cyber Team Live Final 2026
Hub8 MX was proud to serve as the official Venue Partner for the UK Cyber Team Live Final 2026, welcoming 40 of the country’s brightest cyber security talent to Cheltenham for a day of high-stakes competition.
Competitors faced some of the most complex cyber security challenges designed to truly test their skills, from cryptography and web security to social engineering and forensics. With assessors, sponsors, and industry leaders in attendance, the atmosphere at Hub8 MX reflected exactly what this space was built for: connecting, collaborating, and creating at the cutting edge of the UK’s cyber tech community.
Hub8 Connect – June 2026
Hub8 Connect Series is a monthly gathering for Cheltenham’s tech and innovation community at Hub8 MX. It’s designed to bring together founders, operators, scaleups and innovators for a full day of support, collaboration and genuine networking.
Each session combines expert-led discussions, one-on-one clinics and office hours with industry partners – creating multiple touchpoints throughout the day for the community to connect, solve challenges and build meaningful relationships.
It’s not about pitches or forced networking. It’s about real conversations, practical support and bringing Cheltenham’s ecosystem together in one space to help each other grow.
Agenda
10.00am – 12.00pm: Founders Therapy Session
12.30pm – 1.00pm: Networking lunch
1.00pm – 1.30pm: The talk begins
1.30pm – 2.00pm: Q&A session and continued networking
What organisers
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Venue hire
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Yes. Hub8 MX offers event space for hire in the heart of Cheltenham town centre, tucked off Chester Walk at Minster Exchange. The space hosts conferences, seminars, product launches, networking events, and community celebrations, and more than 9,500 people came through Hub8 MX in 2025.
The main event space holds 150 seated or 200 standing guests. It features a stage and can be configured in Theatre, Conference, Boardroom, or Horseshoe layouts to suit your event.
No. The event space at Hub8 MX is open to external organisations as well as members, with half-day, full-day, and evening bookings available.
The space comes with a stage, a 100-inch screen, PA and microphones, high-speed WiFi, and technical support on the day. We can work with you to organise catering to suit your event.
Hub8 MX hosts conferences, workshops, panel talks, networking evenings, hackathons, and product launches. Recent events include the UK Cyber Team Final, the Growth Hub launch, and the monthly Hub8 Connect series, which regularly welcomes over 100 guests from government, industry, startups, and academia.
Hub8 MX is close to several town centre car parks, including St George's Place, Portland Street, and Monson Avenue, all open 24 hours. Royal Well Bus Station is a five-minute walk away, and there are secure bike racks and showers on site.
Email us at events@hub8and.co with your event date, expected numbers, and any requirements, or reach out through our contact page. We're happy to arrange a site visit so you can see the space before confirming your booking.