48 FREE Business Networking Events To Attend This February

Free business events in London this month

• London CTOs Unconference at carwow (13 Feb at 6pm) hosted by a networking of over 10,000 Chief Technology Officers, this is a get together for CTOs from diverse industries for a session of insightful discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing.
• Grow With Intent at Triton Square Work Cafe (25 Feb at 11am) hosted by Santander, this event is for any new business owners hoping to scale by forging close partnerships with fellow attendees. The dress code is business casual.
• Founders Live London at Forsters LLP (25 Feb at 6:30pm) puts five startups in the hot seat for you to judge their pitches. Want to feel like you’re on Dragon’s Den for the evening? Come along! Refreshments are provided.
• Workspace Design Show (26-27 Feb at 9am) think A Place In The Sun, but instead of a hot new holiday pad, this is a showcase of the next big thing in ergonomic desks and work environments. We’d recommend it for founders seeking a new office space.
• Clarity Connect IWD Conference at Bloomsbury Ballroom (27 Feb at 8:30am) ahead of International Women’s Day, join thought leaders as they discuss gender parity in the workplace and business world.
• Freelancer Meetup at Piccadilly Waterstones (27 Feb at 10am) sole traders are invited to a mixer at London’s biggest book store, taking place at (where else?) aisle five, in the business book section.
• Partners and Pastries at Victoria House (27 Feb at 2pm) a two-hour long networking event with free refreshments (the pastries). Here from inspiring guest speakers and then stick around for five 90-second long pitches from the partners.
• London Sustainability Forum at Sidra, Holborn (28 Feb at 9am) an eco-friendly event for green founders. 100 experts will take part in insightful panels on waste management, sustainable finance, and renewable energy. Sign up to join them!

Free business events in Newcastle this month

• City Ladies Women in Business at Gateshead Hilton (11 Feb at 9:30am) a breakfast event featuring Jen Tait who will be focusing on ‘How to onboard your first hire’. Bring your business cards!
• Connects Network Meeting at Beauty and the Bistro (20 Feb at 11am) a monthly event with a chance for presenting novices to practice their 60-second elevator pitch, followed by coffee and an engaging talk from this month’s guest speaker.

Free business events in Leeds this month

Ay up! Easily the biggest ticket in town for Yorkshire-based business owners this month is the Yorkshire Business Show, taking place at Leeds Holiday Inn on 26 Feb at 10am.

44 organisations from the dales to the peaks will be showcasing their organisations, and tens more of Yorkshire’s finest SMEs, micro businesses and startups will be attending to swap business cards and drink a cup of Yorkshire’s finest.

Other business events to attend in Leeds this February include:

• Business Drop-in Sessions at Leeds Kirkgate Market (5 Feb at 10am) a five-hour slot for aspiring entrepreneurs who need a helping hand to get started. Covers topics such as gaining funding, growth strategising, and finding marketing support.

Free business events in Sheffield this month

• Strategies for Women in Business at Electric Works (4 Feb at 10am) a wellbeing workshop focusing on the power of self-care when starting a business. The session will be led by Farah, a Sheffield based Clinical Solution Focused Hypnotherapist.
• SSEN x ArtWorks Breakfast Networking at SOAR Works (14 Feb at 9am) connect with like-minded social entrepreneurs and organisations at this event hosted by Sheffield Social Enterprise Network. Coffee and breakfast treats provided.
• Award Writing Masterclass at Dunston Innovation Centre (26 Feb at 10am) winning awards is a smart way to build your profile early on. Find out how to write a winning entry in this workshop to enter esteemed competitions like the Startups 100.
• Entrepreneurial Thinking in the Arts at Channing Hall (27 Feb at 10am) the cultural entrepreneurship is in a bit of a funding funk. This five-hour long conference will explore the opportunities available for creative founders in challenging times.

Free business events in Manchester this month

Taking place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex, the National Entrepreneur Event 2025 on 10 Feb at 9:30am is nine hours of workshops, talks, and seminars all geared towards supporting Manc business owners and entrepreneurs to grow their ventures.

Other business events to attend in Manchester this February include:

• Panel Event on Business Resilience at Bonded Warehouse (13 Feb at 4pm) join three successful entrepreneurs who have been there, done that and hear their first-hand advice on how to keep going when the odds seem against you.
• Founders Morning Mixer at 92 Degrees (18 Feb at 10am) in a world of sales talk and ‘Instagrammable’ highlight reels, this session promises an evening of authentic, frank conversation about entrepreneurship from those who are actually living it.
• Pitch Manchester at Hotel Motel One, St. Peter’s Square (20 Feb at 1pm) a new series of pitching challenges for founders in the rainy city. Watch or participate as local founders deliver compelling pitches to a live audience.
• Small99’s People, Planet, Pints at Sandbar (27 Feb at 6pm) a friendly meetup for green-fingered entrepreneurs to connect. Located in the gorgeous Sandbar which, I can vouch for, sells stellar sourdough pizzas. Now, who’s getting the first round?

Free business events in Liverpool this month

• Liverpool Business College Careers Event at Yorkshire House (18 Feb at 5pm) is a chance for local employers to connect with young talent within the Liverpool City Region. Features free refreshments and a local guest speaker.
• Pitch Practice at Liverpool Science Park (26 Feb at 12pm) founders who are actively raising money are invited to join this fun-filled afternoon for the opportunity to practise their investment pitch to a room full of (friendly!) founders and mentors.

Free business events in Birmingham this month

• Health & Wellness Business Networking at Tracey’s Juice Bar (5 Feb at 11am) sip on a fresh glass of OJ as you chat to fellow wellness entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and experts. This networking event occurs on the first Wednesday of every month.
• Midlands Networking Event at Federation House (6 Feb at 3pm) a networking event for any founders that are based in a trade or skills-based industry. Chat to like-minded leccies and get to know your peers who are based in the Midlands.
• UK Startups: 2025 Marketing Hacks, Online (6 Feb at 7pm) a thoroughly modern marketing session that (fittingly) takes place over Zoom. Learn about the emerging marketing trends in the UK startup ecosystem from the comfort of your living room.
• Small99’s People, Planet, Pints at The Good Intent (27 Feb at 6pm) just like its sister event in Manchester, a relaxed get-together for Brummie entrepreneurs taking place at a brand new bar situated inside the fantastic Great Western Arcade.

Free business events in Nottingham this month

• Funding Business Growth, Online (7 Feb at 10am) delivered as part of the Nottingham Angel Investor Network programme, this interactive online webinar will help you to understand the funding landscape to lay out your cash flow plan.
• Nottinghamshire Start Up Boot Camp (20 Feb at 9:30am) a two-day programme of workshops led by experienced business trainers will teach you the nuts and bolts of leading a successful business. Open to anyone based in Nottinghamshire.
• Small99’s People, Planet, Pastry at Homemade Cafe (20 Feb at 10:30am) is the sober sister of the People, Planet, Pints event. This month’s meet-up takes place at the wholesome Homemade Cafe, located in the Forest Recreation Ground Park.

Free business events in Cambridge this month

• Small99’s People, Planet, Pints at Salisbury Arms (6 Feb at 5:30pm) anyone who cares about the climate (and likes a cold bevvie) is invited to join this friendly, relaxed networking club, which this month takes place at the cosy Salisbury Arms craft pub.
• Evening Networking at Town & Gown (20 Feb at 6pm) run by the Cambridge Business and Professional Club, members can join this monthly networking event and access other black tie dinners and lunches (membership costs £60 per year).
• HR Forum at Woodfines Solicitors (27 Feb at 8:30am) 2025 will be a year of change for HR execs. Come together with senior HR professionals in a relaxed environment to discuss upcoming changes, such as the Employment Rights Bill.
• You can also become a Cambridge student for an hour by signing up to the many free lectures and talks available on the University of Cambridge event website. 

Best free business events in Oxford this month

Free business events in Bristol this month

• Bristol Creative Freelancer Networking at The Square Club (4 Feb at 5:30pm) Tickets for BCI members are FREE and include a drinks token for the bar. Non-members pay £5 to attend (or why not buy a membership for the same price?
• South West Founders at Runway East (5 Feb at 6pm) a monthly gathering, and informal support group, for wannabe tech entrepreneurs. This month’s special guest is Emma Milington who is CEO and co-owner of Modular, a local design firm.

Free business events in Cardiff this month

• Small99’s People, Planet, Pints at Zerodegrees Microbrewery (12 Feb at 5:30pm) the nation’s favourite boozey networking club is in Wales this month. Local entrepreneurs can join for an informal chat about the climate and their craft beer.
• Building a Global Brand with Laura Mallows at Tramshed Tech (20 Feb at 6pm) the founder of the well-known Mallows Beauty talks how it all began and shares her advice for anyone who wants to use TikTok marketing to build a personal brand.
• Startup Social at The Cardiff Stable (20 Feb at 6pm) also called Innovators Uncensored, this casual event celebrates the highs of being a founder, but doesn’t let you gloss over the lows. Featuring a fireside chat with local founder, Richard Theo.

Free business events in Edinburgh this month

• Unfiltered Edinburgh at 37a Castle Terrace (5 Feb at 8:30am) all the organisers of this networking event have is coffee and a dream. At this self-directed networking session, entrepreneurs are invited to show up and lead the conversation with peers.
• Small99’s People, Planet, Pints at The Cumberland Bar (13 Feb at 6:30pm) the nation’s favourite boozey networking club is in Wales this month. Local entrepreneurs can join for an informal chat about the climate and their craft beer.
• Digital Skills 4 Girls Edinburgh at CodeBase Edinburgh (18 Feb at 5:30pm) aspiring young female entrepreneurs can use this coding workshop to learn and develop tech skills that may prove fundamental to their business ambitions.
• Scotland’s Pride Financial Services Forum at City Chambers (13 Feb at 6pm) LGBTQ+ finance experts based around the city are invited to celebrate inclusion in the sector and hear how leaders and allies plan on overcoming DEI challenges.

Free business events in Glasgow this month

• 8 Business Networking Coffee Morning at The Alchemist (12 Feb at 9:30am) you love cocktails and business, so why not do both? If you’re joining an 8 network event for the first time this year, you’ll be able to attend for free.