March 2025

WARWICKSHIRE MEANS BUSINESS

Events

Date Event Host Timings Venue Link
2025.03.27 Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025
Tickets for the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025...Join us for a night of celebration and recognition at the Coventry & Warwickshire Business and Community Awards 2025!
CW Chamber of Commerce 1730-2330 The Belgrade, Coventry Weblink Here
2025.03.27 ABC Alcester Business Networking Club
This monthly networking event is an ideal opportunity for business people and owners from Alcester and the surrounding areas to get together. We have a professional but relaxed and zero-pressure environment to network with like-minded locals, make new connections, and enjoy a delicious breakfast too. Entrance is just £10 per person to include breakfast and tea/coffee. Events run from 9.15am until 10.45am.
Minerva Mill 0915-1045 Minerva Mill, Alcester Weblink here
2025.03.28 BIG Breakfast - Let's Talk Business Networking at Cobbs Farm Stratford
NETWORKING and connecting with other businesses in the region. Once a month we hold this open networking event to enable you to keep connections going with other local businesses. Plenty of open networking with few event updates and Talk Business member introductions.
Talk Business UK 0730-0900 Cobbs Farm, Stratford Weblink here
2025.04.01 NEW Talk Property Brunch - Stratford Upon Avon
Talk Property Brunch is back, and it's better than ever! A networking opportunity where you can meet, greet, and share insights with fellow Property Professionals. This is your chance to engage in one-on-one conversations, all centered around the exciting world of property in Warwickshire.
Talk Business UK 1000-1130 Boston Tea Party, Stratford-upon-Avon Weblink here
2025.04.01 Start your Journey with the UK Export Academy
Jump into the world of exporting and let us support you with the essential knowledge and tools you’ll need to sell overseas.
UK Export Academy 1115 Online Weblink here
2025.04.02 Unlock Europe - How to Build Your Business in the EU
Make the most of your trade with the EU! Find out how to utilise the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) to grow your business.
UK Export Academy 1100 Online Weblink here
2025.04.02 Gateway USA - Get Ready for the US
Want to sell your goods and services to the USA? To be successful, you need to understand the key considerations in selling and adapting your offer to enter the American market.
UK Export Academy 1400 Online Weblink here
2025.04.02 Stratford upon Avon Business Networking Brunch (Every Wednesday)
Meets every Wednesday morning and our members benefit from new business, business advice and a support network for when times are challenging. Members hold one business category each, (one solicitor, one accountant, etc.) – if you book and the slot is already taken, you’ll be directed to a local group with the seat available!
Network B2B 0930-1030 Online Weblink here
2025.04.02 Breakfast Briefing with Glynn Jones, West Midlands Agency of the Bank of England
Glynn Jones,  Bank of England Deputy Agent for West Midlands and Oxfordshire, will give a summary of business conditions with a regional overview.
This event is for members only. If you are a member of Coventry & Warwickshire First and would like to attend, please email Lorraine@coventryfirst.co.uk for the booking link.
CW First Professionals 0800-0930 Dafferns, Binley, Coventry Weblink here
2025.04.03 The Mill Street Exchange
The Mill Street Exchange is the result of a collaboration between 1 Mill Street, the University of Warwick, and Warwickshire County Council. The Mill Street Exchange aims to help businesses create opportunities and expand their network with expert, tailored support. It does this by making local services more accessible by debunking any jargon and putting you in touch with the right people.
University of Warwick, Warwickshire County Council and 1 Mill Street 10am-2pm 1 Mill Street, Leamington Spa Weblink here
2025.04.03 Studley in Business Networking Meeting
Studley in Business meet the first Thursday each month from 10.00am-11.30am, all of our meetings include time to chat and network with other businesses. There are opportunities to introduce your business and we also invite speakers to come and present on relevant subjects. Meetings are held at different venues in and around Studley. 
Studley in Business Networking Group 1000-1130 Minerva Mill, Alcester Weblink here
2025.04.04 Business Buzz Leamington Spa
Business Buzz Leamington Spa is a fresh vibe in business networking. This Face to Face drop-in session is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire. First Friday of the month.
Buzz Networks 10:00-12:00 The House, Leamington Spa Weblink here
2025.04.04 Coventry & Warwickshire First Friday - Bridgestone
Bridgestone’s corporate mission of Serving Society with Superior Quality forms the cornerstone of its corporate philosophy. We will be hosted by Andy Mathias, Head of Marketing & CX, North Europe Region at Bridgestone Europe, Middle East & Africa who will outline the background to Bridgestone and the tyre market, touching on the Bridgestone E8 Commitment, a global corporate pledge that provides a compass to guide strategic priorities, decision making and actions throughout every area of the business.
CW First Professionals 1230-1400 Bridgestone, Athena Drive, Warwick Weblink here
2025.04.07 Food & Drink Expo (7th - 9th April)
Food & Drink Expo, incorporating The Restaurant Show, returns to the NEC, Brimingham, providing the number one route to the UK food and drink retail and hospitality sectors!
With everything in one place from food, drink, packaging, technology and the latest equipment, Food & Drink Expo is an invaluable event to network with food & drink professionals face-to-face, source the latest products on the market and get business inspiration and industry insights to help move your establishment forward.
William Reed 2 Days The NEC, Birmingham Weblink here
2025.04.08 National Cyber Security Show (8th-10th April)
National Cyber Security Show will help companies gain a better understanding of how to mitigate current threats, increase cyber security resilience, educate your workforce, and showcase the products that will better protect your supply chain.
Nineteen Group 3 Days The NEC, Birmingham Weblink here
2025.04.08 Driving Digital Adoption: An Online Introduction to Made Smarter West Midlands Webinar
This webinar offers an opportunity to discover how cutting-edge technologies such as automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence can streamline operations, reduce costs, and future-proof your business. Whether your business is new to digitalisation or looking to take innovation further, this webinar will offer practical insights and access to valuable resources.
Made Smarter 1030-1200 Online Weblink here
2025.04.09 Stratford upon Avon Business Networking Brunch (Wednesdays)
We meet every Wednesday morning and our members benefit from new business, business advice and a support network for when times are challenging. Our members hold one business category each, (one solicitor, one accountant, etc.) – if you book and the slot is already taken, we’ll try point you in the direction of a local group with the seat available!
Network B2B 0930-1030 Online Weblink here
2025.04.10 Business Buzz Rugby
Business Buzz Rugby is a fresh vibe in business networking. This face-to-face drop-in session which takres places on the 2nd Thursday of each month and is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire. 
Buzz Networks 1000-1200 The Windmill Inn, Rugby Weblink here
2025.04.10 Leamington Networking Breakfast (2nd and 4th Thursday)
 independent group, run by members. Everyone who attends our breakfast meetings has a chance to talk about what their business can offer.
Leamington Business Network 0700-0900 Whittles at Binswood Weblink here
2025.04.14 FindaBiz Networking Nuneaton
FaB Networking with FindaBiz is a local business networking and business support organisation. Serious about helping you grow your business, in a positive and friendly setting with no scary rules. Help for business owners to make connections, build business relationships and find opportunities to do business. 2nd Monday of the month.
FaB Networking 1800-2000 Coton Sports and Social Club Weblink here
2025.04.14 An Evening with Peter Stevens
Join us at the British Motor Museum for an exclusive evening event, hearing first-hand from a name synonymous with British car design: Peter Stevens. Peter, two-time nominee for The Prince Phillip Prize for Designer of the Year, Autocar magazine’s Designer of the Year 2002, and recipient of the British Design Council Award for the Lotus Elan SE, will be bringing his knowledge and unique perspective on car design and the automotive industry to the Museum this April.
BMM 1700-2200 British Motor Museum, Gaydon Weblink Here
2025.04.15 Business Buzz Stratford-upon-Avon
Business Buzz Stratford-upon-Avon is a fresh vibe in business networking. This Face to Face drop-in session is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire.
There’s no membership, no pre-booking required, just £10 + VAT payable on our app in advance, or at the event. Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Buzz Networks 1000-1200 Prospero Lounge
24 Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6AD
Weblink here
2025.04.17 Business Buzz Warwick
Business Buzz Warwick is a fresh vibe in business networking. This face-to-face drop-in session which takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month and is a great way to catch up with the local business community in Warwickshire.
Buzz Networks 10:00-12:00 The Globe Weblink here
2025.04.24 Leamington Networking Breakfast (2nd and 4th Thursday)
 independent group, run by members. Everyone who attends our breakfast meetings has a chance to talk about what their business can offer
Leamington Business Network 0700-0900 Whittles at Binswood Weblink here
2025.04.29 Commercial Academy Day
This event is designed to propel your business forward, offering four expert-led masterclasses, that will take you through techniques and tips for boosting your brand, marketing, sales and social media.
Session 1: How to write a killer marketing plan
Session 2: The hidden power of WhatsApp
Session 3: Propel your Small Business with TikTok
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce 0930-1530 Holiday Inn, Coventry Weblink here
2025.04.29 SAE Leamington Spa Games Taster Session
Ever wondered what goes into making some of your favourite games?
Whether you’re a budding games artist or a future games programmer, this session will allow you to take part in practical hands-on workshops, explore career options in the games industry and ask any burning questions to our in-house experts.
SAE Institute 1730-2000 SAE Institute Weblink here
2025.04.29 Commercial Vehicle Show - 29th April - 1st May
The Commercial Vehicle Show (CV Show) returns to the NEC Birmingham from 29 April to 1 May 2025, promising its most dynamic edition yet. With over 300 exhibitors and 15,000 attendees, it’s the UK’s leading event for road transport, logistics, and distribution.
Nineteen Group 3 Days The NEC, Birmingham Weblink here
2025.05.02 IN-PERSON EVENT: Digital Formulation: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing
​Be part of a one-day interactive workshop where you’ll:
​Connect with leading scientists, industry experts, and decision-makers.
​Explore the latest advancements in digital formulation.
​Help build a UK consortium to drive innovation in sustainable medicine manufacturing!
​Who should attend?
​This event is aimed at professionals across the supply chain, including Formulation scientists (innovator, generic, or specialty pharma), Process scientists and CDMOs/CROs, Regulatory and QC/QA experts, Digital modeling specialists (AI/ML/physical & atomistic), and Sustainability leaders and Net-Zero champions
Mesox 0930-1700 Millenium Point, Birmingham Weblink Here
2025.05.09 First Friday networking lunch - Drapers Hall
Once the grand home of Coventry’s Drapers’ Guild, Drapers’ Hall is steeped in nearly 200 years of history. We will be hosted by Chris Hartley, Director of DH Venues the Venue Management Partner to Drapers’ Hall and our visit will include a tour of this special space.
CW First Professionals 1230-1400 Drapers Hall, Bayley Lane, Coventry Weblink here
2025.05.22 Do you know your AI from your Generative AI?
Best Practices for Trust in the Use of Generative AI Tools (prompt-summary, text-to-video, text-to-image) AI is constantly in the news with researchers tempering the hype and over promise about productivity. It is confusing for the general public who do not know the difference between AI and Generative AI/GenAI who are led to believe that artificial general intelligence (AGI) is within reach or already here in some GenAI models, and that artificial supe-intelligence (ASI) will be smarter than humans and could lead to humanities extinction – Terminator/Skynet scenario.
Coventry University 1030-1500 Hybrid Weblink here
2025.05.28 Coventry and Warwickshire Champions Breakfast Meeting
Coventry & Warwickshire Champions is back with another exciting networking event, Join us for a morning of inspiring keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and great conversations with business leaders and professionals from across the region.
CW Champions 0730-0930 MTC, Ansty Weblink here
2025.06.01 Motofest Coventry - 1st-2nd June
Automotive and motorsport event celebration annually in Coventry.
Motofest Coventry 2 Days Coventry City Centre Weblink here
2025.06.13 Interactive Futures 2025 (13th-14th June)
Conference and exhibition for the games development industry, featuring skills.
Game Development Group 2 Days Leamington Spa Weblink here
2025.06.17 Robotics & automation: Powering your future (17th-18th June)
Proudly hosted by MTC, this event is open to everyone interested in robotics and automation — from start-ups to large multinationals, from researchers to users. Join us to check out the latest emerging technologies and learn from others' automation experiences.
MTC 2 Days MTC, Ansty Weblink here
2025.06.24 Road Transport Expo - 24th-26th June
For anyone involved with the running of an HGV fleet. It provides the opportunity to meet over 300 suppliers, including all major truck-makers, in one vast venue. Want to test drive the latest trucks on the market? A selection of vehicles from the leading manufacturers will be available for supervised demonstration drives.
Road Transport Media 3 Days NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Weblink here
2025.07.02 Coventry and Warwickshire Champions Breakfast Meeting
Coventry & Warwickshire Champions is back with another exciting networking event, Join us for a morning of inspiring keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and great conversations with business leaders and professionals from across the region.
CW Champions 0730-0930 The Slate, Warwick Conferences Weblink here
2025.07.09 Battery Cells & Systems Expo I 9th & 10th July
Battery Cells & Systems Expo, Vehicle Electrification Expo, The Advanced Materials Show and The Advanced Ceramics Show bring together four connected industries …
Event Partners 2 Days NEC, Birmingham Weblink here
2025.09.03 Cenex Expo 2025 | Net Zero & Connected Automated Mobility Event (sept 3rd - 4th)
Once the grand home of Coventry’s Drapers’ Guild, Drapers’ Hall is steeped in nearly 200 years of history. We will be hosted by Chris Hartley, Director of DH Venues the Venue Management Partner to Drapers’ Hall and our visit will include a tour of this special space.
CENEX 2 Days UTAC, Millbrook, Bedfordshire Weblink here
2025.09.17 Coventry and Warwickshire Champions Breakfast Meeting
Coventry & Warwickshire Champions is back with another exciting networking event, Join us for a morning of inspiring keynote speakers, valuable networking opportunities, and great conversations with business leaders and professionals from across the region.
CW Champions 0730-0930 Bridge House Theatre, Warwick School Weblink here
2025.10.29 Dairy Industries Expo 2025 (29th-30th Oct)
The Dairy Industries Expo will bring together the latest in processing machinery and services, packaging machines and materials, turnkey suppliers, quality control and assurance, ingredients, and logistics, creating the most comprehensive international dairy processing show under one roof.  Targeting the entire dairy manufacturing industry, the event will provide a powerful platform for meeting new customers and strengthening relationships with current clients.
Event Partners 2 Days NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth Weblink here
2025.11.15 Motorcycle Live (15th-23rd Nov)
The UK's largest motorcycle show, supported by over 50 motorcycle and scooter manufacturers returning to the NEC for 2025.
MCIA 3 Days NEC, Birmingham Weblink here

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