FNConnect: Future Forward SME Networking Night

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

Glasgow Science Centre | Glasgow

FNConnect
Publisher/HostFNConnect
FNConnect: Future Forward SME Networking Night
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SME, founders and start-up networking night focused on making connections and future-proofing your business.
About this Event

FNConnect: Future Forward Networking Night

We’re thrilled to invite you to the next FNConnect event, Future Forward, taking place on the 8th October at the Glasgow Science Centre from 5:15pm-9pm.

This event will bring together purpose-led leaders, social entrepreneurs, and cross-sector changemakers to explore how to future-proof your business.

We're delighted to offer this as a free event, with food and drink provided for all attendees.


How to Register

Please complete the registration form via this link by Wednesday 1st October to receive your exclusive invitation (it's free): Join the network - FNConnect


Who Should Attend?

SMEs, founders, purpose-led business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and sector-crossing collaborators looking to grow meaningful partnerships and future-proof their business.


The Future Forward Journey

Explore the essential elements for creating and scaling successful partnerships that will shape your future.

You’ll gain practical insights through three sections:

  • Laying the Foundation for Growth – Safeguard innovations, build strong culture
  • Collaborating for Innovation and Scale – Foster innovation, achieve scalable growth
  • Sustaining Future Momentum – Evolve partnerships for long-term impact


Agenda

Dr Brandon Robertson – Future-Proofing Through Culture: Building Organisations That Thrive on Change

Commercial Intuition

Head of Consulting and Change and Culture Specialist, Brandon will share strategies for building resilient organisations. He'll address the challenges of constant change and the common oversight of culture, offering a model and actionable steps to define culture and engage diverse perspectives for future-proofing.


Louise Mansion – Future-Proofing Your IP (Title TBC)

Marks & Clerks LLP

Chartered (UK) and European Patent Attorney in Mechanical Engineering, Louise will explore why protecting IP early is crucial for future-proofing your business. With experience across transport and energy technologies, she'll share insights for SMEs, universities, and multinationals on safeguarding their innovations.


Panel – Navigating the Future of Tech Business

Join us for a dynamic discussion on ensuring the long-term success of tech SMEs. Our experts will delve into the primary threats to longevity and offer concrete, immediate actions founders can take to future-proof their ventures.


We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of insight, connection, and collaboration. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .

Warm wishes,
The FNConnect Team

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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