Business events in Leeds, Yorkshire and the North
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Monday 2 November
All day
Growth Lab Sunderland Masterclass: Show Me The Money with Laura Brunton
North East BIC · Sunderland
Masterclass held at the North East BIC in Sunderland.
All day
Growth Lab Sunderland: Masterclasses
North East BIC · Sunderland
Masterclass held at the North East BIC in Sunderland.
All day
Maximising your Membership
North East England · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
A monthly session to help Chamber members understand the support, services and benefits available through the Chamber.
10:00
How to work with a freight forwarder
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on the role a freight forwarder can play when selling goods internationally, for businesses that sell overseas.
11:00
Turning market trends into global growth for financial services and related firms
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A webinar on identifying international demand trends and the practical support available to access new markets.
11:00
Surgery session with Innovate UK Business Connect
Online · United Kingdom · Innovate UK Business Connect
A surgery session on the Testing and validating underground hydrogen storage components competition, run by Innovate UK Business Connect.
Tuesday 3 November
All day
Employment Law Changes I Need to Know About as an Employer
Springboard Business Centre · North Yorkshire · York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
A session with Claire Bean from North Yorkshire HR Solutions on employment law changes, with an opportunity to ask questions, for employers.
All day
Growing international B2B product sales through digital channels
Liverpool City Region · Growth Platform · Free
A business event listed on the Growth Platform events page for Liverpool City Region businesses.
All day
Managing Difficult and Emotionally Sensitive Conversations
Online · York and North Yorkshire · York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
An online session on approaching challenging workplace discussions more effectively, for managers.
All day
Chamber Connect: Gateshead
Feeding Families HQ / Blaydon Packing Centre · Gateshead · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
A monthly mix and mingle networking event held at Feeding Families HQ in Gateshead.
All day
Gather Leadership Assembly
Liverpool City Region · Growth Platform
Leadership event listed on the Growth Platform events page.
All day
Made Smarter: Funding and Business Support for LCR Manufacturers
Liverpool City Region · Growth Platform
An event on funding and business support for manufacturers in the Liverpool City Region.
All day
AI for Business: Lunch & Learn
A lunch and learn session on AI for business.
09:00
Understanding strategic priorities shaping the NHS landscape
Leeds General Infirmary · Leeds · West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub
Event on strategic priorities shaping the NHS landscape.
09:30
Emergency First Aid at Work
104 Briggate · Leeds · LeedsBID · Free
Learn life saving skills in this one day training course
09:30
Workshop 3: Building Investor Confidence
Linskill Centre · Tynemouth · North Tyneside · Business North Tyneside
Interactive workshop for North Tyneside businesses on showcasing traction, growth potential and team capability to build investor confidence.
10:00
Finance drop in clinic with LCR Finance Hub
Sefton Professional Development Centre · Sefton · Free
A free drop in finance clinic for Sefton businesses, with pre-booked appointments available, run with the LCR Finance Hub.
10:30
Webinar for potential applicants: Manufacturing Scale-up Network Plus
Online · United Kingdom · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
An online webinar giving more information about the funding opportunity, with a chance to ask questions.
11:00
Applicant webinar: UK Space Agency Unlocking Space for Business competition
Online · United Kingdom · UK Space Agency
Online webinar giving an overview of the competition, the challenge statements and the application process, with questions from participants.
11:00
Unlocking Space for Business: Environmental Intelligence and Emissions Grant Call Briefing Webinar
Online · United Kingdom · UK Space Agency
A briefing webinar from the UK Space Agency on the grant call, with questions answered from prospective applicants.
12:00
Identifying your customers and competitors
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session teaching simple market research techniques to identify opportunities and grow a business.
12:00
Webinar for potential applicants: Advancing solutions for critical mineral production and recycling
Online · UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Webinar giving more information about the funding opportunity, with a chance to ask questions.
15:00
AI for analytics and reporting
Online · Lancashire · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Explores how AI can streamline reporting processes, find hidden patterns and speed up analysis.
Wednesday 4 November
All day
The Cost of Caring: Employment, Inclusion and the Cost of Living Challenge
Liverpool City Region
Event on employment, inclusion and the cost of living challenge.
All day
Intellectual Property Surgery
North East BIC · Sunderland
Intellectual property surgery session held at the North East BIC in Sunderland.
All day
How trauma-informed leadership is transforming the workplace: Chamber Showcase at NE Expo
Knowledge Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
A seminar at the Chamber Showcase at NE Expo on stress and how learnt relational patterns affect responses to conflict, challenge or change.
All day
Tech in 2026 - The Frontier Firm: Chamber Showcase at NE Expo
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
A session at the Chamber Showcase at NE Expo on the Frontier Firm, where people and technology work side by side to improve productivity.
All day
Coaching Conversations with Nature: Chamber Showcase at NE Expo
Knowledge Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East Chamber of Commerce
A session at the Chamber Showcase at NE Expo on how nature can help gain clarity of thinking and new perspectives.
All day
Import procedures
North East England · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
Trade Ready training course on import procedures to help businesses become trade compliant.
All day
Import procedures (Face to face in Durham)
Durham · County Durham · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
A face-to-face Trade Ready training course on import procedures to help businesses become trade compliant.
All day
Chamber Spotlight: Chamber Showcase at NE Expo
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
A networking event at the Chamber Showcase at NE Expo to sell your business, raise your profile and meet new contacts.
All day
Law and Business Networking
A networking event for law and business.
All day
Digitalisation as an Enabler for Sustainable Construction
Liverpool City Region
Event on digitalisation as an enabler for sustainable construction.
All day
Mental fitness for modern workplaces: Chamber Showcase at NE Expo
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
An interactive session at the Chamber Showcase at NE Expo teaching simple, evidence-based mental fitness techniques.
All day
Built to Exit: Founder Insights on M&A, Growth and Creating Strategic Value
Liverpool City Region
Event with founder insights on M&A, growth and creating strategic value.
All day
The future of connectivity in the North East
Knowledge Newcastle Racecourse · Newcastle upon Tyne · North East Chamber of Commerce · Free
A Thought Leadership event on the role of connectivity in the future digital growth and competitiveness of the North East.
07:45
Skelmersdale Ambassadors Business Breakfast
West Lancashire · West Lancashire Investment Centre
A business breakfast event in West Lancashire.
09:00
Diplomatic Advisory Hub presents: Introduction to Australia as an export and investment destination
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session with UK and Australian experts on opportunities in Australia for exporters and investors.
09:00
Chorley Networking for Women
Chorley · Unique Ladies
Networking for women in business at all stages of their business journey.
09:30
Funding Unlocked
Hyndburn · Hyndburn Borough Council
Helps businesses work out which funding route suits them and what funders want to see.
09:30
Bury Business Networking at Graft
Graft, Radcliffe Library · Bury · GM Business Growth Hub
A networking morning with business support for businesses from across Bury and Greater Manchester.
10:00
How to use AI to scale up your marketing efforts
Online · Lancashire · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Shows which AI tools can help monitor marketing KPIs and measure campaigns by region.
10:00
Centre Stage Connections: Bringing Businesses Together & Inspiring Growth
Bradford Live · Bradford · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · £20 to £30
Join fellow business professionals for a morning of networking at the remarkable Bradford Live.
10:30
Cyber Security Workshop
104 Briggate Office · Leeds · LeedsBID · Free
Join this interactive workshop to gain cyber resilience skills to strengthen your organisation
11:00
Beyond Grants and Investment: Unlocking Value from Innovation
West Yorkshire · West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub
Event on unlocking value from innovation beyond grants and investment.
11:00
Your first senior finance resource: Getting the timing (and the choice) right
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A session on when to add senior financial support and how to choose the right expertise for growth.
14:00
EIT HEI Overview of Call for Proposals 2026 info session
Online
First information session on the EIT Higher Education Initiative Call for Proposals 2026.
14:30
DesignHer Networking: Peer Mentoring
Leeds · Buttercrumble · Free to join the network; ticket price not stated
A DesignHer peer networking gathering in Leeds for women and gender-diverse people in the creative industries.
19:00
Strive Live Start-Up Incubator
Online · York and North Yorkshire
A start-up incubator with weekly live online training and one-to-one advice for people starting or launching a business based in York & North Yorkshire.
19:00
Strive Live Start-Up Incubator: weekly online sessions
Online · York and North Yorkshire · Enterprise CUBE
Weekly live online training for start-ups, with one-to-one advice, run as part of the Strive Live Start-Up Incubator for grassroots entrepreneurs in York and North Yorkshire.
Thursday 5 November
All day
Seminar – Mock Employment Tribunal – 5 November 2026
29 King St, Leeds, LS1 2HL · Leeds · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
A seminar where the hearing of an Employment Tribunal case is shown, covering how tribunals approach allegations of sexual harassment, for employers.
All day
Online briefing event for Investor Partnerships - National Materials Innovation Programme 1
Online · United Kingdom · Innovate UK
Online briefing on the competition, for businesses interested in applying.
All day
All day
Aesthetica Creative Business Workshop Programme
York St John University · York and North Yorkshire · Free
A free creative business workshop programme presented by York Business School at York St John University, open to the wider creative ecosystem.
All day
Yorkshire Lawyer Leadership Group 2
Yorkshire and the Humber
A lawyer leadership group event in Yorkshire.
All day
Cyber Security Awareness Course
Online · Yorkshire and the Humber · Made Smarter Yorkshire · Free
A practical online session for manufacturers' Cyber Security Champions who are new to cyber security.
08:00
Building Business Across Borders: Lessons from China, Nepal, Cambodia and Vietnam
Lancaster · Lancaster University Management School
An conversation with business leaders and Entrepreneurs in Residence about building ventures between Asia and the UK.
09:30
Match: Rochdale
Fire Up Co-Working Space · Rochdale · GM Business Growth Hub
A networking event to make business connections.
10:00
Current situation in the Middle East: Risks and opportunities for business
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
A practical briefing on geopolitical, security and economic developments in the Middle East and Pakistan and their implications for business risk.
10:00
Breakfast Social and Coworking Day: November
Society1 Coworking Space · Preston
A morning coffee and networking social at a coworking space in Preston.
11:00
IP in the real world: Practical know-how for start ups and SMEs
Online · United Kingdom · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Free
Intellectual property experts share practical commercial advice for start ups and SMEs using real-life examples.
Friday 6 November
All day
Connect Women in Biz Coffee & Co-working Morning
A coffee and co-working morning for women in business.
08:30
The future of Healthtech innovation
Leeds United A.F.C · Leeds · Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber
Event on the future of healthtech innovation and West Yorkshire's health tech cluster.
09:00
UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2026
London · Innovate UK
Showcase of UK quantum technology, with success stories, investment opportunities and innovations across hardware, software, infrastructure, communications, sensing and imaging.
11:00
Growth Cohort drop-in session (Friday 6 November)
United Kingdom · Innovate UK
Drop-in session for potential applicants to the low carbon concrete Growth Cohort.
11:00
Growth Cohorts drop in session 1
United Kingdom · Innovate UK
A drop in session for potential applicants to the low-carbon concrete Growth Cohort competition.
11:00
Drop in session (first) for Growth Cohorts: Next-gen low carbon concrete cohort entry Round 2
Online · United Kingdom · Innovate UK
Drop in session on the competition.
Monday 9 November
All day
Export Support Hub
West Yorkshire · West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub
Export support hub business advice clinics.
09:00
Social Venture School
Social Venture School event.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
All day
BEYOND BORDERS - UKEF and Lifted Ventures Global Female Founder event
A global female founder event run with UKEF and Lifted Ventures.
All day
Managing Risk within the Charity Sector
Hazlewood Castle · Yorkshire and the Humber · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · Free
A free seminar on managing key risks facing the charity sector, for Yorkshire charity leaders and senior team members working in the third sector.
All day
Supply Chain Ready: Defence | Launch Event
Liverpool City Region
Launch event for Supply Chain Ready: Defence.
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.
09:30
Conflict Management Workshop
104 Briggate Office · Leeds · LeedsBID · Free
Learn how to identify and manage conflict in the workplace using resolution strategies.
09:30
Commercialisation for Creatives - How do you grow without burning out?
Manchester City Centre · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A workshop for creative businesses combining practical discussion, peer learning and hands-on planning.
09:30
Recruit, Retain, Thrive: Supporting Lancashire Employers
South Ribble · Lancashire Skills Hub
Covers recruitment, retention, workforce wellbeing and sickness absence for Lancashire employers.
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
Protect Your Brand: Trade Marks Made Simple for Growing Businesses
The Rose Bowl · Leeds · AD:VENTURE · Free
Protect your business's most valuable asset. Join intellectual property specialists Hepworth Browne for a practical workshop on trade marks.
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
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
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
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
Green Hospitality Network
Manchester City Centre · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A practical workshop for visitor economy businesses on green hospitality.
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.
17:30
Digital Burnley: From Vision to Action
Burnley
A talk on Burnley's digital and technology community, hosted by Lancashire Digital Hub and Digital Burnley.
17:30
Lancashire Women in Digital - The Influence Effect: Own Your Next Chapter
South Ribble · West Lancashire · AMRC North-West
An event with well-known and influential women in digital and tech in Lancashire.
Wednesday 11 November
All day
Sefton Economic Forum
The Lake House · Crosby · Sefton · InvestSefton
The next Sefton Economic Forum, exploring the growing importance of the music sector within the Liverpool City Region and its contribution to the local economy.
08:00
Bank of England Briefing
Norcroft Centre · Bradford · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · Free
The Bank of England, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and the University of Bradford present the Annual Bank of England Briefing.
08:30
AI and Digital Skills Roundtable: West Yorkshire LSIP
Yorkshire Building Society - Head Office · Bradford · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · Free
West Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) discussion on aligning employer demand with skills provision through collaboration.
09:00
Business Academy - Life Sciences growth pathways
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Business Academy session on life sciences growth pathways.
09:15
County Durham Pound: Connecting Local Businesses, Creating Local Opportunity
Enterprise House · County Durham · Business Durham
A business networking event connecting local businesses in County Durham.
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.
09:30
Social Impact Workshop Series
Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A series of workshops on community impact, measurement frameworks and collaborative solutions for business contributions to society.
10:00
Tameside Business Hub
Ashton · Tameside · GM Business Growth Hub
A monthly drop-in session to help businesses access advice and guidance.
10:30
Payroll and employment: A guide for VCSEs
York · York CVS · Free
A free seminar for York's voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with payroll and employment specialists on upcoming payroll and employment changes.
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.
14:00
Investment Readiness Workshop: When. Why. How
West Lancashire · Lancashire Digital Hub
A workshop on when, why and how to raise investment, for ambitious founders.
16:00
Inaugural Lecture: Professor Pete Thomas
Lancaster · Lancaster University Management School
A public lecture from Lancaster University Management School celebrating the career of a newly appointed Professor.
17:00
Ready to Raise? - Skelmersdale
West Lancashire · Lancashire Digital Hub
An event connecting Lancashire businesses to real investors and conversations about raising investment.
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
07:45
Sedgefield Business Network Breakfast
The Hardwick Arms Hotel & Bar · County Durham · Business Durham
A business network breakfast in Sedgefield.
08:30
Could your Manufacturing Business Survive a Cyberattack?
UTC Leeds · Leeds · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · Free
Protect your business, reputation and data with practical cyber security advice, funding and a hands-on cyber-exercise.
08:30
Research in conversation - Organisational Ghosts
Research in conversation session on organisational ghosts.
09:00
Napthens' Cumbria Clay Shoot - for Penny Conservation Charity
Lancaster · Napthens LLP
An annual charity clay shoot hosted by Napthens LLP.
09:00
Grow with Google: Practical AI for Business Growth
Manchester City Centre · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A series of AI workshops delivered with Grow with Google for Greater Manchester businesses.
09:30
Pure Leadership
Manchester City Centre · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A leadership programme on leading change while developing yourself, your people and your organisation.
09:30
Beyond Washington and Westminster: Connecting with US States
Central Manchester · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub · Free
A free event exploring US state-level opportunities, Texas and US public procurement with UK and US trade leads, for GM businesses.
10:00
Fraud-Proof Your Business: Spot the Signs, Reduce the Risk
NatWest Accelerator University of York · York
A session on common fraud and scam tactics targeting businesses, including payment fraud, phishing, bank impersonation, ransomware and AI-enabled fraud.
12:00
The Rising Value of Leadership in a Changing World
Harewood House Trust · Leeds · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · £250
Executive and Patrons Members are invited to join us for networking and a two-course lunch with guest speaker, Nathan McNee of Dale Carnegie
12:00
NAA Networking Event - MGS Technical Plastics
Blackburn with Darwen · MGS Technical Plastics
A networking event hosted by MGS Technical Plastics, the NAA's Company of the Year winner.
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'.
18:00
A Fireside Chat – The Accidental Entrepreneur
Lancaster · Lancaster University Management School
A fireside chat with entrepreneur and educator Professor Ian Gordon, hosted by Lancaster University Management School.
Friday 13 November
09:30
Unique Ladies Networking Group - Hyndburn
Hyndburn
A networking group for women in business in Hyndburn, run by Unique Ladies.
Monday 16 November
All day
North Tyneside Enterprise Week 2026
North Tyneside · Business North Tyneside
A week of events exploring North Tyneside's Vision for the Future, designed to support every stage of the business journey.
Tuesday 17 November
All day
Fight Club of Tax
An event about tax, listed in a newsletter of business events.
09:30
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025 coordinators’ information day
Online · United Kingdom · European Commission
Online information day for coordinators of MSCA Doctoral Networks 2025, with live streaming available.
10:00
Buildings, leases and responsibilities: A guide for VCSEs
York · York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub · Free
A free session with legal expert Philip Lewis-Ogden on the key issues voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations need to consider when occupying, leasing or managing property.
10:00
Unlocking New Business Opportunities with Skills for Net Zero
New College Durham · County Durham · Business Durham
A business event on new opportunities linked to skills for net zero.
Wednesday 18 November
All day
Getting Started with Agentic AI
Newcastle · Newcastle upon Tyne · Sunderland Software City
Event on getting started with agentic AI, in Newcastle.
All day
Property Forum Launch Event
Kirklees · MY Chamber
A launch event for a property forum, linked from the MY Chamber home page.
09:00
GM- Lausanne Corridor: Trade, Investment & Innovation Opportunities
GM Digital Security Hub (DiSH) · Greater Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
An event on trade, investment and innovation opportunities in deep tech, AI, cyber and eHealth.
09:30
Personal Safety & Self-Defence Training
104 Briggate Office · Leeds · LeedsBID · Free
Increase your awareness of potential risks and identify practical ways to reduce the likelihood of an incident.
09:30
Manufacturing Culture and Leadership
Tameside · GM Business Growth Hub
A workshop developing leadership skills at all levels of a manufacturing business.
10:00
Budget webinar with Jo Tomlinson of Business Works
Online · York and North Yorkshire · Business Works
A webinar to explain the Autumn Budget and what it means for SME business owners.
13:30
Personal Safety & Self-Defence Training
104 Briggate Office · Leeds · LeedsBID · Free
Increase your awareness of potential risks and identify practical ways to reduce the likelihood of an incident.
Thursday 19 November
All day
All day
08:30
North Durham Business Network - Nov 2026
Beamish Hall Hotel · County Durham · Business Durham
A business network meeting for North Durham.
09:00
AI Show 'n' Tell (November 2026)
The Rose Bowl · Leeds · Greenhouse · Free
Covering practical tips of how we can all apply AI tools to aid our professional and everyday lives.
09:30
Horizon Europe info days—Cluster 5
Brussels · United Kingdom · European Commission
Info days for prospective applicants to Horizon Europe Cluster 5, held in Brussels with live streaming available.
09:30
Match: Oldham
Audi · Oldham · GM Business Growth Hub
A session connecting local businesses with new opportunities and perspectives from across Greater Manchester.
10:00
Sales and Branding for Creatives - Building a Brand That Attracts Customers
Greater Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A session on turning a brand into a commercial tool that supports sales, marketing and sustainable growth, for creative businesses.
10:00
Funding Your Business: Understanding Your Options for Growth
Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) · Bradford · AD:VENTURE · Free
Are you looking to start, grow or scale your business but unsure where to turn for finance and funding?
11:00
Drop in session (second) for Growth Cohorts: Next-gen low carbon concrete cohort entry Round 2
Online · United Kingdom · Innovate UK
Drop in session on the competition.
11:00
Growth Cohorts drop in session 2
United Kingdom · Innovate UK
A drop in session for potential applicants to the low-carbon concrete Growth Cohort competition.
11:00
Growth Cohort drop-in session (Thursday 19 November)
United Kingdom · Innovate UK
Drop-in session for potential applicants to the low carbon concrete Growth Cohort.
12:00
Navigating the new public sector procurement landscape
Online · United Kingdom · Cranfield Trust · Free
A free webinar guiding small charities through the new public sector procurement landscape in England.
13:00
Industry workshop - from CO2 emissions to innovation
University of Huddersfield · West Yorkshire · West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Industry workshop on moving from CO2 emissions to innovation.
17:00
Funding Strategy & Investor Pitching — Workshop Series
Manchester City Centre · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A step-by-step workshop series from funding strategy to confident pitch delivery.
Friday 20 November
09:15
UK Economic Update for SMEs
Online · United Kingdom · HSBC UK
A webinar with Liz Martins, Senior UK Economist at HSBC, on the latest economic trends and practical takeaways for businesses.
09:30
Green Economy Networking Manchester
Bridge5Mill · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A networking event on the green economy.
10:00
Financial Foundations for Start Ups: Pricing, Cashflow and Getting Paid
Online · Greater Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A two-hour online workshop on three financial basics for starting a business.
13:00
The People's Emergency Briefing
Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A briefing on what the climate and nature emergency means for businesses and people.
Tuesday 24 November
All day
Making AI Work for Your Business: A Start-up Panel Discussion (Start-up Day 2026)
Leeds · Business and IP Centre Leeds
A panel discussion on how start-ups and early-stage businesses can use AI, part of Start-up Day 2026.
09:30
Power Up Your Digital, Creative & Tech Business
Manchester City Centre · Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A session for Greater Manchester digital, creative and tech businesses that have moved past startup phase and want to build sustainable growth.
09:30
Confidence Building Course
104 Briggate Office · Leeds · LeedsBID · Free
Gain skills to speak up with confidence, handle difficult conversations and feel more assured at work.
09:30
Start-up Day Morning: Big Ideas, Real Stories, Practical Advice
Business and IP Centre Leeds · Leeds · Free
Thinking about starting a business? Looking for fresh ideas? Or ready to reignite the spark in your existing venture?
12:00
The accidental leader: When stepping into leadership triggers imposter syndrome
Online · United Kingdom · Cranfield Trust · Free
A free one-hour webinar on imposter syndrome for people who have stepped into charity leadership roles.
13:00
Start-up Day Afternoon: Turn Ideas into Action
Business and IP Centre Leeds · Leeds · Free
Join us for an engaging afternoon packed with practical insights, expert advice and opportunities to connect with the people and programmes
Wednesday 25 November
All day
09:00
Wednesday Works (Leeds Co-working Day)
The Knowledge Exchange · Leeds · Greenhouse · Free
Leeds' new monthly co-working day. Catch up with familiar faces, meet new ones, and focus in on the work that matters.
09:30
Business Development for Manufacturers
Trafford · GM Business Growth Hub
A workshop supporting sales and marketing within a manufacturing business.
16:00
A Flavour of Business: Connect, Engage & Grow
Cinnamon Kitchen Leeds · Leeds · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · £20 to £30
Join us for an evening of networking with business professionals at The Cinnamon Kitchen, Leeds over refreshments and canapes.
Thursday 26 November
All day
Digital Clubhouse
A digital marketing event.
All day
09:00
Horizon Europe info days—Cluster 1
Online · United Kingdom · European Commission
Online info day for prospective applicants to Horizon Europe Cluster 1, with live streaming available.
09:00
Skills in Practice: How Uredale will grow its workforce
Ripon · North Yorkshire · York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
A session to build a shared understanding of skills and workforce challenges affecting young people, adult learners and career changers, and to identify collaborative actions for employers and others.
12:00
Connect Over Lunch: An Afternoon of Insight, Ideas and Opportunities
The Grand, York · York · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · £45 to £65
Join us for networking over a two-course business lunch at The Grand, York
13:00
AI for Growth: Adopting AI Safely, Responsibly and Effectively
Manchester · GM Business Growth Hub
A session on identifying AI opportunities and risks, leaving with a practical 90-day plan.
Monday 30 November
11:00
Germany Trade Visit 2027 - Expression of Interest
Online · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · Free
Join us for our Germany Trade Visit 2027 Expression of Interest webinar.
13:00
West Yorkshire LSIP Reporting Webinar for Providers
Online · West Yorkshire · West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce · Free
West Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Provider Reporting Webinar: Completing the Six-Monthly Provider Reporting Return Summary