Hospitality, Events & Leisure Startups, Investors & Innovators Networking Event

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Connect with the people shaping the future of hospitality, experiences, and guest-focused businesses.

From boutique hotel founders and event tech innovators to leisure platform builders, investors, consultants, and industry professionals — this event is for anyone working on or investing in the business of hospitality, events, and guest experiences.

Whether you’re launching a new concept, building partnerships, raising capital, or offering services to startups in this space, you’ll be in the right room to meet collaborators, clients, and experts who understand your world.
Expect good people, focused conversations, and a welcoming setting where every connection counts.

### What to Expect

1-Minute Pitches – Everyone gets a moment to shine. Introduce yourself, share what you’re working on, and what you’re looking for—whether that’s funding, partnerships, talent, or advice.
Genuine Networking – Talk shop with founders, operators, investors, and advisors who live and breathe the industry.
Curated Crowd – No fluff, no randoms—just people actively working to change the way the world travels, eats, stays, and experiences life.

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### Who Should Attend

• Startup Founders in hospitality tech, event platforms, leisure services, or guest experience innovation
• Investors, Angels & VCs exploring new opportunities in hospitality, experiences, and service-led ventures
• Boutique Hotel Owners & Operators looking for partnerships, tech solutions, or brand expansion
• Event Creators, Producers & Venue Hosts shaping the future of live experiences and immersive events
• Experience Designers & Lifestyle Entrepreneurs building retreats, pop-ups, and curated leisure brands
• Platform Builders & Tech Innovators working on booking tools, loyalty platforms, AI, CRM or guest-facing apps
• F&B Entrepreneurs & Concept Creators developing new dining, service or hospitality experiences
• Consultants & Service Providers in branding, marketing, operations, legal, tech, or recruitment
• Content Creators, Influencers & Writers in hospitality, events, or leisure storytelling
• Product, UX & CX Designers building smoother, smarter guest and user journeys
• Anyone passionate about hospitality, leisure, and human-centred experiences who wants to connect, collaborate or grow

### Why You Should Be There

Raise Your Profile – Use your pitch to get on the radar of people who can open doors
Meet People Who Understand Your World – No need to explain the basics—everyone here gets the space
Find Real Opportunities – Whether you're looking for a developer, an investor, a marketing partner or your first big client
Stay Ahead of the Curve – Hear what others are working on, spot emerging trends, and gain fresh perspectives
Build Long-Term Relationships – This isn’t about fast business cards—it’s about building trust, reputation, and future opportunities
Whether you're deep in the industry or entering it for the first time, you’ll leave this event with new contacts, fresh ideas, and real momentum.
Spots are limited—secure yours now and come meet the people shaping the future of hospitality and travel.

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How our event works:
7.00pm - When you arrive your name will be checked off the guest list, the host will direct everyone to the reserved area and explain how the event will work.
7.30pm – Event starts, you will be introduced to each other in a nice relaxed environment in the semi private reserved area.
8pm - 1 minute Elevator pitch
8:30 pm - Networking
10 pm - Event ends all guests are welcome to stay and enjoy chatting with each other.
This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships.
Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.
If you have any questions email contact@thebusinessminds.co.ukTicket for 1 person allows 1 person to enter the venue from 7pm

Please Note:Tickets need to be bought online and are not available at the door!