Tech Events by Birmingham Entrepreneurs Meetup Group

A long-running monthly meetup for Birmingham founders and people still at the idea stage, upstairs in the front room at 1000 Trades in the Jewellery Quarter. There is no set format: you turn up, introduce yourself and talk shop. Testing an idea on people who will be constructive about it, comparing notes on raising investment, swapping the practical details of starting something. Second Tuesday of the month, 18:30 to 20:30, free, hosted by Dave Evans. The group publishes a code of conduct and explicitly refuses sales pitches, crypto and MLM marketing, which is a large part of why it has stayed usable across 719 reviews. Why go: it is the least performative founder room in Birmingham, and the no-pitching rule is actually enforced. Best if you are early enough that you still want to say an idea out loud before committing to it.

The monthly in-person meetup for Birmingham entrepreneurs at 1000 Trades in the Jewellery Quarter, 18:30 to 20:30. There is no set format. People turn up, introduce themselves and talk over a drink: founders at different stages testing a new idea in a constructive room, comparing notes on getting investment, and swapping the practical details of starting something. The organisers are strict about what it is not, explicitly refusing sales pitches and anyone marketing crypto, NFTs or MLM schemes, which keeps the room usable. 1000 Trades hosts, and buying a drink or food is how you support them. Free. Why go: a small, long-running room with a moderator who actively keeps the sellers out. Best for first-time founders who want honest feedback rather than a pitch audience.

A monthly drop-in for people running a business or working on an idea, at 1000 Trades in the Jewellery Quarter. The group has met since 2009 and has close to 6,000 members on Meetup. There is no set format: arrive, get a coffee or a drink, and introduce yourself. Dave Evans, who has hosted since 2016, will point you towards someone who can help if you say what you need. Sales pitches are not welcome, and crypto, NFT and MLM promotion is excluded. From 18:30 at 1000 Trades, 16 Frederick Street, B1 3HE. Free; RSVP on Meetup. Why go: one of the longest-running founder meetups in the city, with a no-pitching rule that keeps the conversation useful. Best for early-stage founders and side-project builders who want to talk to people a few steps ahead.

The monthly gathering of Birmingham Entrepreneurs Meetup Group — a relaxed evening of networking and conversation for founders, freelancers, and anyone building a business in Birmingham. A reliable fixture for meeting people who are actually doing things in the local startup scene.

A recurring informal meetup for Birmingham entrepreneurs at 1000 Trades in the Jewellery Quarter. Open to founders at all stages — come to share ideas, test concepts, and make connections in a no-pitch, no-pressure environment.