Phew, April is a busy one – make sure you don’t miss out! Here’s our list of the best meetups, conferences and socials in the south-west – tailored for entrepreneurs and startups.
Looking to make new connections, buff up your business skills and get finance-savvy? You’ll have plenty of opportunities this coming month.
Have we missed your meetup? Drop us an email and let us know.
1 April
Rebel Meetups – Young Entrepreneur Networking (Bristol)
18.30 – 21.00
The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
‘Our Rebel Meetups bring together young and ambitious individuals, below the age of 35, to help them start and grow remarkable businesses. Come along, meet like-minded people and grow your network to give you and your business the best start possible!’
Effective workshop and meeting facilitation
09.00 – 12.30
Amdaris, Aurora, Finsels Reach, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6BX
‘Packed with tips, tools and practical exercises, this half-day interactive workshop will help creative business professionals run more effective workshops and meetings to drive positive outcomes and increase productivity.’
2 April
First Tuesday TalksWith SETsquared Bath
12.30 – 14.00
University of Bath Innovation Centre, Carpenter House, Broad Quay, Bath, BA1 1UD
‘Come have a bite of lunch and hear from some great speakers at the Bath SETsquared Innovation Centre. Every month we’re going to be bringing you 3×10 min lightening talks on entrepreneurship, funding, new tech and how to grow an amazing business!’
2 April
CodeHub Bristol hack night
18.00 – 21.00
Framework, 35 King Street, Bristol, BS1 4DZ
‘This is a chance for developers in Bristol to get together in an informal social setting to work on projects, learn, and share with other developers. Some people may be experts, others may be noobs, and others may just want to learn how to code – all are welcome!’
Recurring event. Also takes place on:
3 April
Casual Co-working
10.30 – 15.30
The Prince Street Social, 34-37 Prince St, Bristol, BS1 4PD
‘We are back at Prince Street Social which is pretty cosy and quiet during the day. Should be ideal for a productive work session. As always, we start with a little social time (15 mins or so) and then focus on our respective projects until lunch. Lunch break around 12:30 for however long you need […].’
Recurring event. Also takes place on:
- 4 April at Framework
- 17 April at Prince Street Social
- 18 April at Framework
- 24 April at Prince Street Social
3 April
Threads: How do you make decisions and who should make them?
18.00 – 20.30
Ashfords LLC, Tower Wharf, Cheese Lane, Bristol, BS2 0JJ
‘Much of management and leadership is about making decisions […] be it decisions that we make alone, decisions that we empower others to make, or decisions that we make as a group. […] we will discuss all of these decision making scenarios so that we can share experience and best practice amongst the group.’
Financing Inclusive Growth – South West
15.30 – 19.00
Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QH
‘In this event we will explore how businesses & investors can identify, support and benefit from innovative business ideas and future investment opportunities and, as the social and ethical investment space broadens, what can be learned from the experience of national and regional investment funds.’
How to develop an effective client growth strategy
09.00 – 12.30
Amdaris, Aurora, Finsels Reach, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6BX
A half-day, interactive workshop helping client service professionals and owners of creative SME’s to think more strategically about existing clients’ businesses and start to develop an organic growth plan to increase the company’s impact and revenue.
4 April
Tech Chat: Networking & Beer
18.00 – 20.00
Kongs of King Street, 13-15 King St, Bristol, BS1 4EF
‘Monthly powwows with like-minded folk. A fun group that likes to get geeky about all kinds of tech and the industry as a whole.’
SETsquared Workshop: How do startups play chess – A strategic guide to fundraising
14.00 – 16.00
Clock Tower Room, Engine Shed, Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol, BS1 6QH
‘The workshop will provide a glimpse into the venture ecosystem, what investors are thinking about when looking at startups and how best prepare to raise funds for your next raise. It will give practical and tangible advice to founders on how to find the best investors for your business.’
Digital Gaggle
11.30 – 17.30
Watershed, 1 Canon’s Road, Bristol, BS1 5TX
‘Digital Gaggle is a biannual conference organised by Noisy Little Monkey which brings together the best marketing minds in the South West. From paid media and progressive web apps, to PR and making your marketing more human – we’ll be tackling all sorts of digital marketing topics at the next event.’
5 April
Women’s Tech Hub – Free Three Friday
10.00 – 13.00
DeskLodge Ltd, 5th Floor, 1 Temple Way, Bristol, BS2 0BY
‘Women’s Tech Hub ~ Bristol meets every Friday morning at Desklodge Bristol, where they support us with free hot-desking for ten of our members. So if you are a woman working in the tech industry, or interested in working in tech, come and join us!’
Recurring event. Also takes place on:
9 April
WebDev101
10.00 – 13.00
Dom’s Coffee House, 23 – 25 St. Augustines Parade, Bristol, BS1 4UL
‘WebDev101 is a self-directed study group for everyone interested in improving their knowledge of any subject in the field of web development. As we are not instructor-led, you will only get out what you put in to this group!’
Recurring event. Also takes place on:
Start-up Drinks: Tech & Cider Takeover
18.00 – 20.00
Engine Shed, Station Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QH
‘Tech & Cider aim to demystify the start-up journey through intimate and candid conversations between entrepreneurs who will share actionable lessons from their journey. Join us for a fun, informal networking event to mingle with Bristol’s budding entrepreneurs.’
10 April
South-West Founders Meetup (with speaker from CookiesHQ!)
18.00 – 20.30
Framework, 35 King Street, Bristol, BS1 4DZ
‘South West Founders is a monthly meet-up for people based in the South-West who have been, are, or want to be tech start-up founders. The aim is to connect local entrepreneurs with co-founders and other like-minded people as well as tech investors to create an informal support network.’
11 April
Bristol Girl Geek Dinners
18.30 – 21.00
Marriott Hotel, 2 Lower Castle St, Old Market Roundabout, Bristol, BS1 3AD
‘Starting to curate something collaborative for this one – so we will have Tech For Good and TEDx coming to present and it will be informational, about what we are all doing and what/how you might want to get involved […].’
Stick To Your Goals – Workshop with Brunch (Bristol)
09.30 – 11.30
The Ivy Clifton Brasserie, 42-44 Caledonia Place, Clifton | Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4DN
‘You’ve now set your goals for 2019 and success awaits! If you’re looking for some accountability, support and ideas about how to stay on target, join us for this brunch workshop. You’ll receive your own workbook and insights, tools and valuable tips for making that progress which you set to make at the start of the year.’
15 April
Rebel Meetups – Young Entrepreneur Networking (Bath)
18.30 – 21.00
The Bath Brew House, 14 James Street West, Bath, BA1 2BX
‘Our Rebel Meetups bring together young and ambitious individuals, below the age of 35, to help them start and grow remarkable businesses. Come along, meet like-minded people and grow your network to give you and your business the best start possible!’
16 April
Bath Lean Coffee Session
18.30 – 20.30
The West Gate, 38 Westgate St, Bath, BA1 1EL
‘Whether you are a veteran Agilist or have only vaguely heard of a Scrum Master, you will gain something by coming. If you have a burning question regarding Agile, a problem you need to solve, or want to join the flourishing Agile community in Bath: this is the place to be!’
17 April
Women Who Code Bristol meetup
18.30 – 20.30
Bristol
Details TBA.
Digital Marketing Workshop – Reboot
19.00 – 21.00
Pollen Place Event Space, 15 Backfields Ln, Bristol, BS2 8QW
‘The Digital Marketing Workshop – Reboot is for everyone from complete novices to Digital Marketing Gurus. The events starts and finishes with networking and the agenda [and] typically [consists of] introductions, discussion, guest speaker, Q&A, networking.’
18 April
Bristol Business Strategy Meetup: Join us in building a network of trusted friends-in-business
17.30 – 19.30
Bristol Cosy Club, 31 Corn Street, Old City, Bristol, BS1 1HT
‘Casual introductions of business individuals sharing experiences with an open mind and helpful attitude towards providing support and advice in business growth, team building and developing successful business strategies.’
24 April
Agile coffee shop drop-in
13.00 – 14.00
The Prince Street Social, 37-41 Prince St, Bristol, BS1 4PS
‘Calling all Scrum Masters, Delivery Managers, Product Owners, Agile Coaches or anyone interested in Agile methodology and delivery based in Bristol! […] The coffee shop drop ins are an informal session where we can talk about issues effecting our roles in various businesses across Bristol.’
Effective pricing: How to increase your confidence and profits
09.00 – 12.30
Amdaris, Aurora, Finsels Reach, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6BX
‘This half-day interactive workshop will help creative business professionals understand the implications of their pricing approach […] We’ll share different pricing models, strategies and tactics, as well as practical advice on ways to communicate them effectively without compromising relationships.’
26 April
Bristol Entrepreneurs and Opportunity Seekers: Last Friday of the month social
18.00 – 21.00
Mackenzies Cafe Bar, Bristol Harbourside, Cannons Road, Bristol, BS1 5UH
‘Lets kick off with our favourite event – Friday night drinks at Mackenzie’s, Harbourside. This is not a structured event, just an opportunity for all entrepreneurs, consultants and solo flyers – and the rest of you who want to join in – to meet-up with a group of work colleagues relaxing at the end of the week.’
30 April
The Bristol Mastermind Group – Taster Event
08.00 – 12.00
Bakesmiths Cafe, 65 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LY
‘The taster will follow the format of an actual Mastermind session. After getting you in the mood to listen, learn and contribute, you’ll take a turn in the “hot seat” to explore solutions to your business challenges. You’ll leave with actions identified to solve those challenges […].’
SETsquared #Idea2Pitch event
12.30 – 16.30
Training Room 3, Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Bristol, BS5 0AX
‘Do you have a great tech business idea, but don’t know where to start? Or are you unsure what to do next in order to grow your technology company? Then sign up for #Idea2Pitch event hosted by SETsquared Bristol to help hone your ideas, and shape them into a pitch for gaining interest or support in your venture.’
Business Strategy for Start-Ups
10.00 – 12.00
Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue, Prince Street, Bristol, BS1 4GB
‘So you’ve started up a business but now you are a stuck on how to strategise your next steps. This session is for you! We will help you identify and analyse the key ways in which you can invest your time, set your goals and plan your strategy.’
About CookiesHQ
We’re a Bristol-based technical agency that helps founders turn ideas into digital apps. In the past seven years, we’ve helped dozens of startups and SaaS companies create, launch and improve their products.
We also run Design/Build/Market – a quarterly event for anyone involved in the creative and digital industries. We curate insightful events for our members and share news about other great tech events in south-west.
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