Events & Experiences Startups, Investors, Professionals Networking Event

Join London’s growing community of events & experiences startups, investors, and professionals for an evening of high-value networking.

This event is designed for founders, innovators, event professionals, and industry leaders looking to connect, collaborate, and create new opportunities. Whether you’re building a startup, investing in the future of live experiences, or working across production, partnerships, and event management — this is where you’ll meet the right people.

Expect genuine conversations, meaningful introductions, and collaboration opportunities that can accelerate your business and career in the events & experiences industry.

1-Minute Elevator Pitches – Founders, startups, and professionals can briefly introduce themselves and what they’re looking for (e.g. clients, partners, investment, services).

High-Quality Networking – Network with startups, investors & industry professionals

Business Development Opportunities – Discover potential partnerships, clients, or new ventures.

Meet event professionals — from production and partnerships to sponsorship and content — alongside startups & investors.

• Event professionals across all areas: production, operations, partnerships, sponsorship, programming, marketing & logistics
• Conference & festival organizers seeking to connect with collaborators and innovators
• Speakers curators & content managers looking to exchange ideas and partnerships
• Partnership & sponsorship leads interested in new opportunities
• Production managers, stage managers & technical directors driving event success
• Event-tech & experience startups building the future of live experiences
• Investors & entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in the events & experiences sector
• Anyone passionate about the business of events & experiences

Meet the people who make events happen — from production and speaker curation to partnerships and sponsorship. Connect with startups, investors, and event professionals to find collaborators, grow your team, and explore new opportunities.

Attending means:

• Expanding your network with people who work in your industry and speak your language
• Meeting potential collaborators, clients, or partners you wouldn’t come across in your daily routine
• Sharing your story in a relaxed and welcoming environment where everyone’s here to connect
• Learning what others are building and gaining insight into emerging trends across events and experienes.
• Building visibility and credibility by being part of an active, forward-thinking business community

If you’re serious about growing your brand, exploring new ideas, or simply meeting others in the space, this event gives you a place to be seen, heard, and supported. You never know who you’ll meet—or where one good conversation might lead.

Register now to secure your spot and be part of this transformative networking experience.

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How our event works:

You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event.

This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships.

Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.

If you have any questions email [email protected]

Ticket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm

Business Minds is looking to connect with suitable venues for our networking events. So if you are a venue in central London and would be interested in a collaboration with us then please email us [email protected]

Info: When you arrive your name will be checked off the guest list, the host will direct everyone to the reserved area and explain how the event will work.

Info: Event starts, you will be introduced to each other in a nice relaxed environment in the semi private reserved area.

Info: Each person will have 1 min to introduce themselves and their business

Info: Dive into engaging discussions and forge new connections, share insights, discover potential collaborations, and expand your professional network.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Refinery, 110 Southwark Street, London, United Kingdom