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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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May

2026

Connected Crawley

Connecting Manor Royal and Freedom Works to the Gatwick Diamond

Manor Royal BID, Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business are delighted to invite you to Connected Crawley, a collaborative networking event. Our three organisations have a common purpose in supporting businesses and other employers across the Gatwick Diamond. By coming together, we are delighted to offer you this opportunity to deepen your existing relationships and widen your pool of contacts to help take your business forward. Venue: 5th Floor, Astral Towers, Betts Way, Crawley RH10 9XA Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026 Time: 08:30-10:00 Price: Free for companies in the Manor Royal and for members of Freedom Works and Gatwick Diamond Business. Transport Options: Free Parking onsite, Please head around the back of the building to the barrier and buzz through for parking in the rear of the building. Please note the attendee list will be sent out 2 days prior to the event. To be included on the attendee list, please ensure you book early. Please Click here to book on eventbrite

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May

2026

Connected Crawley

Connecting Manor Royal and Freedom Works to the Gatwick Diamond

May

2026

Employment Early Bird Event

Uncapped? Undaunted – how to prepare for the new unfair dismissal regime

May

2026

May Educational Seminar

AI is the tool; People are the solution , with Helen Tuddenham and Jane Hames

May

2026

May Members Meeting

Join us to Catch up with all things gdb and your fellow gdb members at the May Members Meeting

Jun

2026

Joint Business Associations Event

Join us for an evening of networking and inspiration at the Chequer Mead Arts Centre in East Grinstead.

Jun

2026

Invest Crawley Conference 2026

gdb are proud to partner with the Invest Crawley Conference 2026.

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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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