A half-day pitching masterclass at the NatWest Accelerator — part of their Funding Accelerator programme. Storytelling principles, pitch structure, and live practice with feedback. 4 hours, free, open to all founders.
Fast-paced speed networking at Aston University's city-centre hub — each pairing lasts 3–4 minutes, giving founders and business owners a rapid-fire route to new contacts. Free coffee on arrival; informal networking rounds off the session.
Mills & Reeve brings Birmingham's tech community together for this edition of their Inspiring Women in Tech (IWIT) series — a panel-led afternoon of conversation, insight and networking exploring how women are advancing the tech sector. Expect a candid keynote and discussion with practitioners from across healthtech, edtech and deep tech, followed by drinks and informal networking at the firm's Paradise Birmingham offices. Open to all who want to support gender diversity in tech.
Network One's monthly small business owners edition lands at Albert's Schloss — three hours of laid-back networking for local founders, side hustlers, creatives and early-stage entrepreneurs. No agenda, no pitches, just good conversation at one of Birmingham's most atmospheric venues.
Network One brings together Birmingham's AI founders, ML engineers, data scientists, and investors at Albert's Schloss for an evening of AI-focused networking. No pitches, no panels — just a focused room of people building and exploring AI.
Tech and business networking at Bank Restaurant Bar & Grill in Brindley Place — a professional evening for consultants, analysts, software engineers, and entrepreneurs. Limited capacity, free, 6–8pm.
The Birmingham Network's monthly gathering at Albert's Schloss brings together startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, and investors for informal networking. A reliable room in the Birmingham startup ecosystem — good for founder-investor connections. Free, 6–9pm.
Birmingham's original community makerspace opens its doors every Wednesday. Bring a project, try the equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, electronics bench), or just come to meet the makers. Free, informal, 7–10pm.