Business events in Preston
Workshops, networking and support sessions coming up. The page opens on the next 7 days, today and the six days after. Go on a week at a time, or pick a day, to see what is on and where, so you can plan a visit around more than one.
33 events from Monday 9 November to Sunday 15 November for Preston, 6 in person: 1 on the map at their venue, 3 at their town (exact place not known) and 2 not on the map (no place given).
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Monday 9 November
10:00
Export Controls: Stay compliant and ship with confidence
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Explains how to classify goods, understand licensing requirements and stay compliant when trading internationally.
10:00
Export Accelerator: Finding the right international market
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session showing a simple, data-driven way to identify and prioritise export markets for a product or service.
11:00
How to use AI to understand your ideal customer
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session showing how to use AI to identify and prioritise the audiences most likely to buy your products or services.
11:00
Working with customs agents and intermediaries
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on customs agent responsibilities, liability risks and compliance best practice for traders.
12:00
From Exhibition Strategy to Export Growth
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on using exhibitions to identify opportunities, enter new markets and build international business.
12:00
Ready for the Gulf? How UK SMEs can finance and grow their exports
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on the finance, insurance and support available to help UK SMEs win contracts and export with confidence.
13:00
Untapped or underestimated? Africa's opportunity for UK businesses
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on opportunities in Africa's fast-growing markets and how UK businesses can unlock export potential.
13:00
Lancashire Cyber Attack Hydra Simulation
Preston · Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire
A simulation asking whether businesses are ready for a cyber attack.
13:00
How to build a £50 million eCommerce business from your kitchen table
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A talk by Barry Tong on the lessons and challenges behind building a leading UK marketplace business.
14:00
The Website Gap: 10 questions every business should ask before hiring a web developer
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on ten questions to ask before hiring a web developer, to avoid costly website mistakes.
14:00
Selling goods into India: An overview of FTA benefits
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
An introduction to the actions a business may need to take before sending goods to India under the FTA agreement.
15:00
Boundless ambition: A success story from Somerset to Singapore
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
An conversation with Talia Slade of Boundless, a Bristol-based snack brand, about its growth.
15:00
Entering Latin American infrastructure markets: Opportunities, CPTPP and finance with Santander
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online session on infrastructure opportunities in Chile, Mexico and Peru, CPTPP market access and securing finance in Latin America, for UK businesses.
Tuesday 10 November
All day
Manufacturing Scale-up Research and Innovation webinar
Online · United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
A webinar giving more information about the funding opportunity and a chance to ask questions, for potential applicants.
09:00
The emotion economy: how to build trust that actually converts in Australia and New Zealand
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online session on building commercial trust with consumers and losing customers in Australia and New Zealand, for UK brands.
10:00
Protecting your brand overseas: IP essentials for exporting businesses
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online guidance on protecting intellectual property when trading overseas, for exporting businesses.
10:00
Export Accelerator: What is the best route to market? Agents, Distributors, Direct?
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online session on choosing between agents, distributors and direct sales as a route to market for exporting.
10:00
Implementation dialogue on research security
Berlaymont · United Kingdom
Public debate on research security under Horizon Europe.
11:00
UK and EU CBAM: What it means for UK traders
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online session on reporting obligations, emissions data and compliance when trading with the EU under CBAM.
11:00
Get Incoterms® right: Reduce risk and ship with clarity
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online session on managing costs, risks and responsibilities and choosing Incoterms for international trade.
11:00
Master AI prompting for business: The new core business skill
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Practical online webinar teaching basic AI prompting to get more accurate and useful results for business.
11:00
Is AI Recommending Your Business Overseas?
Online · Greater Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
An online session on how to boost international visibility with AI, with speaker Emma Jones, GEO expert.
12:00
EU packaging rules: PPWR explained
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online webinar on the EU's new packaging rules, compliance requirements and preparation steps for businesses.
12:00
When accidents become claims: Understanding employer liability
Online · Lancashire · Afterathena Limited
Covers when responsibility falls on an organisation after an employee, visitor or contractor is injured.
12:00
Immigration changes on the horizon - what HR teams need to know (HR professionals session)
Online · Lancashire · Afterathena Limited
Focuses on key immigration issues for HR professionals and those responsible for overseas workers.
13:00
Top tips for understanding VAT in Europe
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online session with tax experts SimplyVAT on VAT implications when trading with Europe.
14:00
Unlock US growth with Amazon: A practical guide for UK exporters
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Online session on expanding into the US market through Amazon, for UK exporters.
14:00
European research and innovation days 2026
Brussels · United Kingdom · European Commission
Conference on EU research and innovation, held in Brussels with live streaming available.
Wednesday 11 November
09:30
Starting a Business Confidently
Online · Greater Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A session for individuals looking to start a business, covering legal requirements and key steps in the first year.
12:30
Apprenticeships Made Simple - Engagement Event
The Savoy Suite · Preston · Lancashire County Council
An event for people thinking about apprenticeships but unsure where to start.
18:00
Preston Tech Connection, November Meet-Up: 'People Behind The Ideas'
Society1 Coworking Space · Preston
A monthly meet-up to discuss all things tech, with a fireside chat with Adam Purnell of AMP InfoSys.
Thursday 12 November
13:30
Create the Perfect Investment Pitch
Online · York and North Yorkshire · York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
An online session with investment readiness specialist Charlotte Scott on communicating a business idea to investors or funding panels.
17:00
Celebrate Making Preston a Living Wage City
Preston · Society1
A twilight networking event celebrating 'Making Preston a Living Wage City'.