Digital Forum Opens it's Doors

Posted on 26th January 2026 at 11:22

Digital Forum: We're Finally Opening the Doors

After years of planning, building, and watching this vision come to life, Digital Forum is ready. Walking through those doors for the first time properly still gives us goosebumps. We genuinely can't wait to share it with you.

A Space Built for Colchester's Digital Community

We've always believed Colchester deserves somewhere brilliant for its digital and creative businesses to call home. Not just any office space, but somewhere that truly understands what modern tech businesses need to thrive.

Digital Forum brings together our city's fantastic heritage with the demands of the new digital age. We're talking lightning-fast 10Gbps fibre connectivity, flexible workspaces designed for collaboration, and an atmosphere that just feels right. It's the kind of place where ideas flow and connections happen naturally.

What excites us most is what this means for Colchester's future. We're not just opening a building. We're helping position our city as a genuine tech destination, somewhere innovative businesses actively choose to be.

Are you a tech business wanting to be one of the first through the doors?

We're welcoming founding tenants right now. Drop an email to digitalforum@colbea.co.uk to start the conversation.

👉 Find out more at the new Digital Forum website: www.digitalforum.uk

With thanks to Horizon Construction for the current photography Horizon Construction Group | Colchester and London

Grand Opening Celebrations

On Friday 30th January, Digital Forum will be officially unveiled to local and county council stakeholders, alongside businesses and partners who have shown interest in the space. We're giving this building the opening it truly deserves.

Expect local food, drinks, and showcases from some fantastic creative businesses. It's going to be a brilliant evening, and honestly, we couldn't be more excited to celebrate this milestone with everyone who's supported us along the way.

What the grand opening will include:

Showcases:

Get Dizzy AI - getdizzy.ai

Lark Rise Photography - larkrisepictures.com

CapitArtX (Immersive Art) - CapitArtX.com

Food:

Mozzarella Fellas - https://www.mozzarella-fellas.com/

Bar:

Bar Spot - https://www.barspotltd.co.uk/

Be One of the First Through the Doors

We're welcoming founding tenants right now. If you're a tech or creative business looking for a home that matches your ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.

Drop an email to digitalforum@colbea.co.uk to start the conversation, or visit our brand new website at www.digitalforum.uk to explore everything Digital Forum has to offer.

Here's to new beginnings and the exciting chapter ahead! 🎉