Explore Our Upcoming Events
Discover a curated programme of events and workshops designed to inspire, connect, and support Newcastle-under-Lyme’s vibrant business community. Join us for networking, learning, and fresh opportunities – mark your calendars now
Business Growth Strategies
Gain insights into effective approaches for expanding your business reach.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with industry leaders and peers to build valuable relationships.
Innovation Workshop
Participate in sessions designed to spark creativity and new ideas.
Connects Network at Keele: Funding, Placements and Faster Payments with Creative Industries Strategy Update
Tuesday 20 January 2026
In preparation for the Shaping the Future Business Festival 2026, Connects Network is partnering with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Keele University, to host another large-scale session at the Denise Coates Foundation Building on Keele’s campus.
The session will feature breakout presentations around the themes of employment and entrepreneurs. After each session you'll be able to ask questions, and chat with fellow attendees before grabbing some refreshments and moving on to the next session.
Keele University, Keele, Newcastle ST5 5BG 9.30am-2.00pm
Babababoon Media and PR Seminar
Wednesday 26 November 2025
A second chance to join this focused workshop with BabaBaboon exploring the essentials of media and PR, offering practical tools to boost visibility and share your story effectively.
Knights Solicitors, Brampton Road 1.00pm-4.00pm
Connects Network at Keele: Working with Neurodiversity and Wellbeing Development
Thursday 6 November 2025
The event will feature breakout rooms with 3 different speakers around the theme of Health, Wellbeing and Neurodiversity in the workplace, along with opportunities to network with Staffordshire business and organisations from a broad cross-section of sectors. You'll get an opportunity to hear all three and chat with the many businesses and organisations with stands in the atrium.
Keele University, Keele, Newcastle ST5 5BG 9.30am-1.00pm
Babababoon Media and PR Seminar
Wednesday 21 October 2025
A media and press focused workshop with BabaBaboon exploring the essentials of media and PR, offering practical tools to boost visibility and share your story effectively.
King Street Studios 1.00pm-4.00pm
Connects Network at Keele: Shaping Staffordshire’s Screen Industries
Thursday 25 September 2025
This special event brings together key voices shaping Staffordshire’s screen industries — from location services and community cinema to the legal foundations of intellectual property. It promises a fascinating cross-section of the sectors that proudly call Staffordshire home.
Keele University, Keele, Newcastle ST5 5BG 9.30am-1.00pm
