Business & Startup Networking in Cardiff
Connect with Cardiff based professionals, entrepreneurs & business owners. Build real leads, referrals & partnerships over drinks.
Date and time
Location
The Botanist Cardiff
5 Church Street #10 Cardiff CF10 1BG United KingdomRefund Policy
Agenda
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Welcome and Intro's
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Informal Networking
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours
Join The Cardiff Network for an authentic business networking mixer crafted for entrepreneurs, SMEs, consultants, agency owners, professionals, and corporate executives seeking real growth connections in Cardiff.
Whether you're launching a startup, scaling a small business, providing professional services, or climbing the corporate ladder, this event helps you:
- Build new client relationships
- Find talented collaborators or employees
- Connect with fellow entrepreneurs & professionals
- Gain insights and referrals in the local business ecosystem
Why Attend?
- 🔗 Network with Cardiff-based professionals, founders, freelancers, agency owners, and decision-makers
- 🎤 60‑second spotlight pitches to introduce yourself & your business (optional)
- 🍸 Complimentary welcome drink to keep the vibe easy and social
- 🤝 Leave with real leads, referral partners, clients, and collaborators
Schedule
- 6:00 PM – Arrival & check-in (ask for The Cardiff Network)
- 6:30 PM – Icebreaker networking begins
- 7:30 PM – One‑Minute Pitch Round (optional)
- 8:00 PM – Guided / free networking
- 9:00 PM – Event close
Dress Code
Smart, smart casual, or office attire — arrive polished and confident.
About The Cardiff Network
We’re building Cardiff’s most trusted, high-quality business community, featuring leaders and experts across industries. With 70+ curated events and 3,000+ engaged professionals, we focus on meaningful connections, trusted referrals, and long-term growth, not old-school card-swapping.
Limited Spaces – Reserve Now
We keep our events capped for quality. Tickets fill fast so secure your place today to connect with Cardiff's best business minds.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, our events are open for anyone to book - any size of firm, any stage of your career – all we ask is you conduct yourself in a professional manner and have a good time.
Networking is the no.1 proven way to cost efficiently generate new business. Just buy your ticket, turn up and chat to others over drinks in a friendly environment.
The suggested dress code for this Cardiff networking event is smart business casual. We would recommend bringing lots of business cards or using the LinkedIn app’s QR code facility to easily connect with others at the event.
Numbers vary but generally 20-40 people. Remember this is an industry “networking” event NOT a “selling” event – the idea is to build your network, those you meet may have clients that could use your services and vice-versa.
Prepare your "quick intro" or "elevator pitch," actively interact with fellow attendees, exchange contact details using traditional or digital business cards and remember to follow up with your newly made connections!