Birmingham — Week of 4 May 2026

Informal coffee networking morning at the NatWest Accelerator hub in Birmingham. A good opportunity to meet founders and entrepreneurs in the accelerator community. Free to attend.

NatWest Accelerator's Funding Accelerator series continues with a session on growing your business without giving up equity — covering the full range of debt and alternative funding options for founders who want to stay in control. Free half-day session at the NatWest Accelerator hub in St Philip's Place. Ideal for founders exploring funding beyond venture capital.

The NatWest Accelerator opens its doors for a morning of tours, team introductions, and connections with current programme founders. If you're curious about the accelerator or considering applying, this is a chance to see the space and understand what the programme offers. Free to attend.

A workshop on the practicalities of buying, selling, and scaling startups — covering M&A, startup exits, VC deals, and startup auctions. Recurring series in Birmingham. Venue to be confirmed.

with Matt Mair-Durrant (Speaker, Microsoft Data Platform Group Birmingham)

Birmingham's Microsoft Data Platform Group hosts a deep-dive on creating Power BI reports that are both visually effective and genuinely accessible — covering layout, colour theory, visual hierarchy, and full accessibility guidelines (contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader support). Speaker Matt Mair-Durrant leads a practical session for data professionals. Free, online, registration via Meetup.

The VeeFriends and wider NFT/Web3 community gathers at Flight Club Birmingham for an afternoon meetup — connecting collectors, creators, and Web3 builders. £15 tickets at a well-known city centre venue.