Business Meetings and Events Diary
Forthcoming Local Meetings and Events
Regular events
The Natural Business Network promotes networking amongst businesses in Andover. It runs Zoom meetings every Thursday at both 7:30 am and 10 am. It also runs face to face networking events in Andover every month: There is an informal networking and coffee morning on the first Tuesday of every month starting at 10am, a meeting at ACE (Andover Community Engage) on the third Tuesday of every month from 10 am, a breakfast meeting on the third Wednesday of the month from 7:30 am, and a social get together and network meeting on the last Friday of each month from 5 pm. For further details see Events and Meetings — Natural Business Network or contact naturalbusinessnetwork@gmail.com.
Romsey Mutual Business Group runs networking breakfasts every month at The White Horse Hotel Romsey. To see all the dates and book, go to: Romsey Networking - RMBG (romseymbg.co.uk)
Business Hub Romsey has monthly gatherings at Kimbridge Barn on Fridays starting at 5pm. They also run a monthly coffee club at Bradbeers in Romsey (usually the last Thursday of the month) from 8:30am to 10am. Please follow them on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook for further details and to check dates.
Romsey Chamber of Commerce holds a regular afterwork social from 5:30-7pm on the first Friday of every month. You are welcome to just turn up. Details of which Romsey venue will be used each month can be found at Networking & Events – Romsey Chamber
Andover Women in Business meet monthly, usually on the first Tuesday evening of the month. Check details at AWIB - Andover Women in Business
Andover Ladies who Latte runs in person networking for local business women on the second Tuesday of each month from 10:00-12:00, normally at The Gin Palace, Andover SP10 2EA. The organiser is Tara Day. You can make contact and check details via their facebook group.
BNI runs weekly networking events in Andover and Romsey. The Andover events are on Fridays from 06:45-08:30 either at Purple Oaks Support, Wellington Centre, 3 Winchester Rd, Andover SP10 2EG, or on zoom. Please see Andover BNI meetings for details. The Romsey events are on Wednesdays from 06:45-08:30 at Romsey Golf Club, SO16 0XW. Please see Romsey BNI meetings.
Hampshire Chambers of Commerce runs a wide range of International Trade training workshops for both Members and Non-Members. To see the specific topics and dates, please visit: Training: International trade.
Specific dates for your diary
14 May 2025 – FSB – Women in business bi-monthly national networking. Virtual. 10:00-11:15. Women in Business Networking
14 May 2025 – FSB – FSB Talks: Southampton. Barclays Eagle Lab, Southampton. 16:00-18:00. FSB Talks: Southampton
14 May 2025 – Enterprise Nation – How to avoid payroll mistakes in your small business. Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Talent Hub: How to avoid payroll mistakes
14 May 2025 – Women in Tech Hampshire – Thriving in non-technical tech roles. Axis Conference Centre, Chilworth, SO16 7NP. 18:00-20:00. Thriving in Non-Technical Tech Roles
16 May 2025 – Enterprise Nation – Should Pinterest be part of your social media strategy? Virtual. 12:00-12:30. Lunch and Learn: Pinterest
20 May 2025 – Enterprise Nation – Navigating AI – law, ethics and business integration. Virtual. 13:00-15:00. Tech Hub: Navigating AI
21 May 2025 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Chamber Connects at Stannah. Unit 1 Pioneer Rd Andover SP11 8EZ. 10:00-12:00 Hampshire Chamber Connects
21 May 2025 – Romsey Chamber of Commerce – Brew and Business. Romsey Town Hall. 7am – 9am. Turn up!
21 May 2025 – DfE – Build your own T Level placements – Construction. Virtual. 13:00-14:00. Construction – T Levels and industry placement support for employers
22 May 2025 – B2B Expos – Southampton Business Expo. Southampton Football Club. 10:00-14:00. Southampton Business Expo registration
28 May 2025 – FSB – Disabled entrepreneurs networking. Virtual 11:00-12:00. Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking
28 May 2025 – Hampshire Growth Hub – AI agents for small businesses. Virtual 12:00-13:00. AI Agents for Small Businesses Tickets
29 May 2025 – TVBC & DWP – Romsey jobs Fair for adults. Crosfield Hall. 10:00-12:30. Email tracy.lambe@dwp.gov.uk if you would like to exhibit.
29 May 2025 – GBTE – Global Britain Trade Expo. QEII Centre, London. Global Britain Trade Expo | London, UK
3 June 2025 – FSB – Navigating the world of M365, security and Copilot. Virtual 11:00-12:00. M365, Security and Copilot
5 June 2025 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Strengthening Business Foundations: Insights from the Bank of England and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. Farnborough Aerospace Centre. 09:00-11:30. Strengthening business foundations event
11 June 2025 – TVBC, DWP, HCC, Andover College – Andover jobs fair for adults. The Lights 09:30-12:30. Email jhewson@testvalley.gov.uk to exhibit.
17 June 2025 – FSB – Leveraging Copilot, Chat, and Agents. Virtual 11:00-12:00. Copilot, Chat, and Agents
26 June 2025 – FSB – Force for Business: Virtual networking for military entrepreneurs. 10:00-11:00. Force For Business Networking for Military Entrepreneurs
10 July 2025 – Enterprise Nation – Create a website that sells. Virtual. 13:00-14:00. Tech Hub: Create a website that sells
16 July 2025 – Romsey Chamber of Commerce – Brew and Business. Romsey Town Hall. 7am – 9am. Turn up!
17 September 2025 – Romsey Chamber of Commerce – Brew and Business. Romsey Town Hall. 7am – 9am. Turn up!
23 October 2025 – Growth Events UK Ltd – The Hampshire Business Show. The Ageas Bowl SO30 3XH. 10:00-15:00 The Hampshire Business Show 2025
19 November 2025 – Romsey Chamber of Commerce – Brew and Business. Romsey Town Hall. 7am – 9am. Turn up!