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Birmingham — Week of 29 Jun 2026

Mon 29 Jun – Sun 5 Jul 2026 · 8 events

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Founders · Investors

Fund Your Business Your Way: Pitching 101

The content pick of the week — a half-day pitching masterclass at NatWest Accelerator for founders. Storytelling, structure, and live pitch practice with feedback. Free and one of the most substantive events on the Birmingham calendar this week.

Tue 30 Jun · 9:30am · NatWest Accelerator Birmingham

Founders · Social

Speed Networking at John Cadbury House – Aston University

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.

Wed 1 Jul · 10:00am · John Cadbury House, Aston University

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Social · Founders

Inspiring Women in Tech: Women Advancing the Tech Sector

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.

Wed 1 Jul · 12:00pm · Mills & Reeve

Founders · Social

Network One: Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Networking Birmingham

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.

Wed 1 Jul · 6:00pm · Albert's Schloss

Founders · Social

Tech and Business Networking — Elevating Your Potential

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.

Wed 1 Jul · 6:00pm · Bank Restaurant Bar & Grill

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AI & ML · Founders · Social

Network One: AI & Machine Learning Networking Birmingham Edition

The networking pick of the week — Birmingham's AI founders, ML engineers, and investors gather at Albert's Schloss for an evening of AI-focused conversation. No pitches, no panels. Network One's best-attended vertical series.

Wed 1 Jul · 6:00pm · Albert's Schloss Birmingham

Other

fizzPOP Makerspace — Public Open Night

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.

Wed 1 Jul · 7:00pm · fizzPOP Makerspace