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a 1.2 million sq ft tech & innovation campus in Hackney, designed by & for the makers of our future Here East is being able to proudly stamp ‘made here’.

Here East is a place of immense opportunity. 1.2 million sq ft on London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. A home for individuals and companies who push technology, share expertise and create the products of tomorrow. Big business collides with small business and creativity flourishes. Radicals, reformers, visionaries, industry heroes and like-minded locals – they are all part of our East London and its geography of innovation.

14/02/2025

Meet the Here East Front of House team 💫

As the first point of contact in the Here East receptions, our Front of House team is equipped to provide a warm welcome, assist guests with inquiries, and ensure a seamless experience by offering expert guidance and support.

Next time you visit Here East, make sure to say hello to our incredible team 👋

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Here East ❤️

Whether you’re with your partner, galentines, friends, or just flying solo: there’s something at Here East for you this week 💌👇

🌹 cupcake shop in the Here East Press Centre reception on 13 Feb from 11am-3pm
🌹 Chicken Wing Afternoon High Tea for two for £60
🌹 couples massage with rose petals, candles, sweet treats and a valentines take home gift for £120
🌹 any coffee with a red velvet croissant for £6

Visit hereeast.com to see What’s On 🔗

04/02/2025

It’s official!📣 Sadler's Wells East is OPEN 🎉

This brand-new dance theatre on East Bank joins East London’s thriving cultural scene, alongside Studio Wayne McGregor and the upcoming Victoria and Albert Museum Storehouse at Here East📍

Another iconic addition to London’s on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park—welcome to the neighborhood Sadler's Wells👏

🔗 Check out 'What’s On' at Sadler's Wells East: https://bit.ly/4gmRvct

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This weekend at Here East📍

Visit Here East for London’s largest indoor flea market. Shop from over 100 of the finest traders of vintage home decor and preloved bargains 🖼️

When you’re finished shopping, head down to the Here East Canalside to indulge in a delicious meal or drink 🍕

⏰ Sunday, 2 February | 10am-5pm
📍Multi-Storey Car Park, next to Here East

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🚀 Culture, tech & entrepreneurship collided at Here East yesterday as London took over plexal📍

For the second year, we hosted , diving into ‘Futures For the Fearless’ with visionary speakers shaping what’s next. Here East CEO Gavin Poole summed it up:

💡 “At Here East, we’re always thinking ahead—exploring new frontiers in culture & creativity. That’s why events like REMIX are so exciting.”

Now onto Day 2 at 👏

20/01/2025

WIN epic prizes by taking our Travel and Socio-Economic Survey 🎁

Help us improve travel and socio-economic initiatives at Here East by completing our annual travel and socio-economic survey. Your feedback plays a crucial role in guiding future improvements 🚌

Once completed, you'll be entered to WIN one of these prizes👇

🎁 AirPods
🎁 Dinner for Two
🎁 £100 Amazon voucher

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LYV3NK5 🔗

08/01/2025

Victoria and Albert Museum Storehouse opens this May at Here East 🎉 Named London’s best new attractions for 2025 by Time Out London 🖼️

Join us this month for the Careers Open Day and explore exciting job & volunteer roles with free application support!

Key details include👇

👤 Who? Age 18+ (locals encouraged!)
📍 Where? V&A East Storehouse at Here East
🗓️ When? 15 Jan: 2-7pm | 18 Jan: 11-3pm

Sign up to attend: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=pqhybT5ixEK4FwRbTfKt1MJYEWKWloZIqsCOVTvz-ThUNllUT0JUMTkwREZFQkU3WkdJOFBZVU04QS4u&route=shorturl 🔗

06/01/2025

2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣ Here📍

Welcome back to the Here East campus 👋

Here’s to another year of innovation, disruption, and game-changing technology 🚀 Let’s make 2025 extraordinary- together at Here East!

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Christmas on Canalside🎄

We had a brilliant evening on the Here East Canalside last week with school choirs, Christmas carolling, market stalls, festive food and even a visit from Santa! 🎅

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and celebrated with us 🎁

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09/12/2024

Vote for Here East for 📥

Here East has assembled three panels of industry experts to champion East London at the inaugural conference in London and we’d love your support ⬇️

1. 🇬🇧 Is London on the verge of a revolution in frontier technology? (In the ‘AI, Robotics and Automation’ track)
2. 📽️ Shaping the Future of Entertainment: How Technology is Transforming Production? (In the ‘Creator Economy’ track)
3. 🤖 Quarter 2 -How is technology powering a creative revolution? (In the ‘AI, Robotics and Automation’ track)

Cast your votes 🔗 sxswlondon.awardsplatform.com

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Introducing the 2024 Here East Heros🏆

Last night, we celebrated the incredible members of our team who have gone above and beyond to epitomise Here East’s values of , , and .

Congratulations to Justyna Jakubowska for winning first place, Balazs Kereszt for winning second place, and Mihaela Timofte for winning third place 👏

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And that’s a wrap on another amazing year of our Tech Stars Programme 👏

Over 700 Year 9 students from Hackney, Waltham Forest, Newham, and Tower Hamlets joined us to explore skills of the future and meet with leading universities based on our campus including and 📚

Special congrats to Haggerston School, this year’s winner! We’re proud to inspire the next generation of talent at Here East 🚀

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It starts Here📍

Here East is more than just an innovation campus, we’re an ecosystem of opportunity, a catalyst for progress, and a supportive neighbour for our local community.

We are the premier destination for innovators, collaborators, and creators 🚀

Schedule a visit to Here East today ➡️ hereeast.com/contact/available-space

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⭐ SAVE THE DATE ⭐

Join us for Christmas on Canalside at Here East with👇

🎄 Delicious food and seasonal drinks
🎄 Christmas carols and live music
🎄 Festive stalls with gifts and stocking fillers
🎄 Face painting and exciting performances

Raise a toast with your neighbours, soak up the festive cheer, and why not end the evening with dinner at one of our fantastic Canalside restaurants 🍝

⏰ 12 December | 5–8 PM
📍 Here East, Canalside
🔗 hereeast.com/events

11/11/2024

Join us tomorrow for the Here East Community Coffee Morning ☕

Our Charity Partner, Badu sports will be hosting the Coffee Morning to convene the community and discuss their winter campaign 'That Moment When' which aims to provide 300 underserved families with seasonal hampers 🎄

⏰ 12 November | 9:30-10:30am
📍Press Centre Reception
🔗 https://bit.ly/4flguxf

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Are you a student studying at one of the 5 universities based at Here East? 📚

You’re entitled to a Here East Student Card - offering some incredible discounts and offers at a range of our Canalside retailers 💳💸

Just show your Here East Student Discount Card before purchase to access👇

🥞 20% off
🍗 15% off
🍕 15% off
🍻 15% off
🎮 15% off
💈 15% off
🌯 15% off
☕ 10% off
🍵 10% off
🏋️‍♀️ Student rates

*Terms and conditions apply. Visit hereeast.com/student-discounts/ to learn more*

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We’re excited to officially open the doors of Storehouse at Here East on 31 May 2025 🎉

V&A East Storehouse, a new cultural destination and the first of its kind in the UK is set to provide open public access to collections through self-guided tours and changing displays 🎨

📸 Internal render view showing the David Bowie Centre in V&A East Storehouse © IDK
📸 View across the Collections Hall at V&A East Storehouse © Diller Scofidio + Renfro

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East London’s innovation ecosystem took center stage yesterday at The Future Is Now 🚀

In collaboration with , , , & we convened leading voices to celebrate East London’s innovation hub and debate what the future might hold for our capital💡

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07/10/2024

Inspiring Innovation, Culture & Collaboration 💡

In two days, we’ll be exploring what the future holds for East London’s hub of technology and creativity at our exclusive event, 🚀

With an incredible line-up of leading voices from companies including Stratford Cross, Plexal, BBC, V&A, SXSW, Abba Voyage, Political Currency podcast and more, it’s set to be an inspiring day!

📅 9 October, 2024
⏱️ 8:30-11:30 am
📍Here East in Plexal

Interested in attending? Register your interest here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WLH7FPD

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Freshers Fest 2024! 🎉

We had the best time yesterday welcoming students from the 5 universities on our campus for an afternoon of games, food, and live performances from LMA students at the Here East Yard 🎶

Make sure to sign up for our Student Giveaway here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eA4lDC

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Introducing the 2024 Here East Scholars 🎉

We’re beyond excited to welcome Saraya, James, and Olivia to the fourth cohort of the Here East Scholarship Programme.

Our incredible scholars have been awarded full scholarships to pursue their studies at Teesside University London and University of Staffordshire London based at Here East 🎓

Read more: https://www.hereeast.com/news/2024-here-east-scholars/

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The final week of Summer by the Canal 😎

Join us this week 23-29 Sept on Canalside for our last week of live music & Blockbuster movies 🎵🍿

Tuesday Film @ 6:30PM: Bohemian Rhapsody 🎶
Thursday Music @ 6PM: Enigma Band 🎸
Saturday Film @ 2PM: The Jungle Book 📚
Sunday Film @ 2PM: Ratatouille 🍝

Visit hereeast.com/events for the full schedule 🔗

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Discover hidden gems at The Giant London Flea Market ⭐

Dive into London’s largest indoor flea market, featuring over 150 traders with vintage home decor, unique finds, and preloved treasures 🛍️

📅 Sunday, 15 September
⏰ 10am-5pm
📍 Multi-storey car park next to Here East


Visit Here East Canalside after to enjoy delicious food & drinks at our selection of restaurants, bars, and cafes 🍕

Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-giant-london-flea-market-tickets-940477382167?aff=oddtdtcreator

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