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Business networking events

Business networking events provide great opportunities for both people and businesses to build relationships, create connections and increase their exposure. They are an essential part of many growth strategies. A solid networking strategy is crucial to establish and nurture valuable connections, expand your reach, and ultimately drive growth. Gatwick Diamond Business offers our members a wide range of networking from conferences to breakfasts, seminars to afternoon teas. We create opportunities for you to find new partners, suppliers and customers.

Events

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Jan

2026

January Educational Seminar

The Inclusivity Impact - Measure Your Weakness, Maximise Your Strength. With Mo Kanjilal and Fraser Duncumb.

The Inclusivity Impact - Measure Your Weakness, Maximise Your Strength Speakers: Mo Kanjilal, Founder at Edge Of Difference and Fraser Duncumb, CEO at Wotter We know inclusive environments drive innovation, but ‘generic’ initiatives rarely work. This seminar provides the data-driven blueprint you need to: Measure Your Weaknesses: use objective insights to pinpoint where to focus your efforts Maximise Your Strengths: Build effective training plans that actually stick. Quantify Your Impact: Measure the success of your inclusion strategy from hiring to innovation and culture Join us to move beyond guessing and start making a real, quantifiable impact in your employee and inclusion strategy. Join Fraser Duncumb (CEO, Wotter) and Mo Kanjilal (Founder, Edge of Difference) for a masterclass in moving from good intentions to quantifiable impact. Venue: Sandman Signature Gatwick Hotel, Tinsley Lane, Crawley RH10 8XH Date: Friday 30th January Time:11am - 12pm (prior to the Members Meeting) NB: This event is free for gdb Members and Non-Member Guests who have purchased a Members Meeting Guest Ticket. Please note photography may take place at this event for marketing purposes, let a member of the gdb team know if you do not wish to be photographed. Click here to book on eventbrite

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Jan

2026

January Educational Seminar

The Inclusivity Impact - Measure Your Weakness, Maximise Your Strength. With Mo Kanjilal and Fraser Duncumb.

Jan

2026

gdb January Members Meeting

Join us to catch up on all things gdb and join your fellow gdb members for another fantastic networking lunch, sponsored by Avondale.

Feb

2026

gdb Networking at Ease

This event is all about making networking straight forward and enjoyable. With a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, Networking at Ease is designed to help you break the ice and connect with other like-minded professionals.

Feb

2026

Parliamentary Reception: Launch of the South East and Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway APPG

Gatwick Diamond Business is proud to have led the foundation of the newly established All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the South East and the Gatwick Diamond Growth Gateway.

Feb

2026

Connected Crawley

Manor Royal BID, Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business are delighted to invite you to Connected Crawley, a collaborative networking event.

Feb

2026

Membership Meet Up

Join us every third Monday of the month for our Membership Meet Up! Whether you’re new to gdb, thinking about joining or an existing member who needs a refresher, these events are the perfect opportunity to get to know gdb, ask questions and learn more about the variety of member benefits available to you.

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Networking Opportunities

Our networking events provide the perfect platform for you to showcase your business and your expertise. The diverse range of attendees creates a dynamic environment for exchanging knowledge, experience and insights. It's your chance to meet people from businesses of various sizes and a huge variety of sectors.

Being a member of Gatwick Diamond Business can help you achieve your networking goals. Whether you're looking to generate sales, hear from industry experts or simply get yourself out there, we're here to help.

Build relationships, raise your profile by speaking at one of our industry expert events or generate sales opportunities. Our vibrant local business community is the ultimate network.

How do gdb

networking events work?

We carefully curate a wide-reaching event programme designed to bring together like minded businesspeople to share insights. Our events are all about meaningful conversations and giving you the chance to rub shoulders with the region's best businesses.

Choose events which match your target audience and business objectives and measure which yield the best results. We have such a diverse range of events that you're sure to find something which delivers.

Relationship building is key. Our members can attest that being part of our organisation has opened up new and exciting opportunities for their business. gdb members forge valuable connections at our events - it's something we pride ourselves upon. We facilitate an engaging event programme, then the rest is up to you!

Elevate your brand by increasing its exposure to 360 member businesses and see how being a gdb member can get your voice heard and drive growth.

Supercharge your network by joining today.

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If you are considering joining Gatwick Diamond Business, you are welcome, as a one-off opportunity, to attend one of our Monthly Members Meetings as a guest.

These events always attract an impressive turnout and places are limited.

Please contact Mandi if you would like to be considered.

The fee is £30 (+ VAT) and is payable in advance.

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