About this Event
The Ignite Alumni Network brings together ambitious businesses that previously benefitted from Warwick Science Park's support programmes. They are at different levels of maturity with vast amounts of skill sets.
Accessing skills from your peers and their wider network can be crucial for your business, whether you get started or you are scaling.
Date: Thursday 5th February 2026
Time: 10:45am - 1:45pm
Venue: University of Warwick Science Park, The Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry, CV4 7EZ
Join us for a drink and a bite to eat and explore opportunities with your peers.
At the event you will
- Find out about the plans for the Ignite Alumni Network and how you can benefit from it.
- Network with your peers, our sponsors PLMR Midlands, Edwards Accountants, Marks & Clerk and the Science Park Business Support team to forge new and lasting relationships.
- Hear from our selected guest speakers and learn new things.
- Hear from a panel of alumni on their journey, achievements and challenges.
- Discuss your business challenges in break-out groups.
- And receive confidential advice in drop in clinics.
Agenda
10:45 - Arrival, registration and group photo
11:05 - Welcome and updates – Dirk Schaefer
11:20 - New sponsor introduction, Marks & Clerk
11:35 - Introduction VC investing – DSW Ventures
11:45 - Member journey – Backona, David Patrykowski
12:05 - Member journey – Target integration, Rohit Thakral
12:25 - Member journey (to be announced)
12:45 - Group networking
13:10 - Lunch/networking and drop in clinics
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Venture Centre, Sir William Lyons Road, Coventry, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
