London, March 2026
Mont Rose College played a prominent role at the East London Business Expo 2026, held at City Gates Conference Centre, Ilford, supporting one of the region’s largest gatherings of entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators. Organised by the Redbridge Chamber of Commerce, the event attracted hundreds of businesses from across East London for a day of networking, seminars, and collaboration.
Mont Rose College participated as Main Sponsor, exhibitor, workshop host, and Business Awards sponsor, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Redbridge business community. The College has been a strong supporter of the Redbridge Chamber of Commerce since 2024, providing financial backing, resources, staff expertise, and venues to help the Chamber grow its reach and impact across the borough.
The Expo is considered one of the Chamber’s flagship initiatives and aims to connect the more than 14,000 businesses in the London Borough of Redbridge, creating opportunities for collaboration, learning, and economic development.
Representing the College at the Expo, Dheye Patel, Digital Technologies Lecturer, delivered a workshop titled “AI-Driven Customer Engagement for Business Growth,” exploring how artificial intelligence can help organisations improve customer experience and scale their businesses.
In addition, Rushdan Refai, Business Marketing Lecturer at Mont Rose College, participated as a panellist, sharing expert insights on business growth, marketing strategy, and the evolving relationship between education and enterprise.
As a higher education provider based in Redbridge, Mont Rose College remains committed to supporting the borough’s businesses and entrepreneurs. Through partnerships with the Chamber and other local organisations, the College continues to create opportunities that connect education, innovation, and enterprise.
The success of the East London Business Expo demonstrates the power of collaboration between education institutions, local businesses, and community leaders, helping position Redbridge as a vibrant hub for enterprise and opportunity in East London.
About Mont Rose College
Established in 2006, Mont Rose College is a higher education institution based in Redbridge, London. The College offers career-focused programmes in Business, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, and Digital Technologies. Mont Rose College is dedicated to supporting students, local businesses, and the wider community through education, innovation, and partnerships that promote economic growth and opportunity.
