Neurodiverse Networking: Building Confidence and Connection

Tue Nov 25 2025 at 12:30 pm to 03:00 pm UTC+00:00

Generator Royal Mills | Ancoats

Business & IP Centre Greater Manchester
Publisher/HostBusiness & IP Centre Greater Manchester
Neurodiverse Networking: Building Confidence and Connection
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Guidance and confidence building in Networking – advice, support and introduction to the Elevator Pitch approach
About this Event

Event Agenda: Networking Workshop 

Welcome and Introduction 

  • Overview of the event 
  • Pre-event impact form (to gather expectations or baseline feedback) 

Why Networking Can Be Difficult for Neurodivergent People 

  • Exploring common challenges 
  • Understanding different communication styles and sensory sensitivities 

Tips & Tricks to Make Networking Easier 

  • Practical strategies 
  • Tools and techniques for preparation and follow-up 
  • Personal story or expert insights 

Elevator Pitch Exercise (Part 1) 

  • Crafting a personal introduction 
  • What to include in a 30-second pitch 

☕ Short Break 

  • Additional perspective or professional advice 

Elevator Pitch Exercise (Part 2) 

  • Pair up and practice your pitch 
  • Peer feedback and refinement 


Please note: To join this workshop you or your business needs to reside within one of the following GM local authorities: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside or Trafford, Wigan.

You also need to be: The owner of a business OR an aspiring entrepreneur with a business idea you want to develop.

We are able to provide our services and workshops for free because of the funding we receive from the UK government. In order to continue to provide these services free of charge, we need to provide our funders with information about the people we have helped through our services and workshops.

To ensure we have the correct information, please bring one of the following forms of identification with you to the workshop:

  • Your National Insurance (NI) number – if you have not yet registered a business
  • Your Companies House registration number or Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) – if you have registered a company with Companies House or are self-employed/sole trader registered with HMRC

Kindly note that we may not be able to admit you to the workshop without this information, so we strongly encourage you to have it ready on the day.

The Generator is a project with two vibrant enterprise hubs, located in St Peter’s Square, on the ground floor of the Town Hall Extension, and in Royal Mills in Ancoats. Our services include workspaces, events and workshops, 1-to-1 business information support, plus access to expert intellectual property and legal advice, and an introduction to our industry-standard business databases. The Generator is funded by the UK government. Find out more at

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Generator Royal Mills, 17 Redhill Street, Ancoats, United Kingdom

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