Business Meetings and Events Diary
Forthcoming Local Meetings and Events
Regular events
Test Valley Borough Council runs free breakfast meetings 2-3 times per year in Andover to provide updates on the Andover regeneration projects and to discuss other topical issues. They will always be advertised through the monthly business newsletter – sign up here: Business Newsletter | Test Valley Borough Council
The Natural Business Network promotes networking amongst businesses in Andover and Stockbridge. It runs Zoom meetings every week. It also runs face to face networking events in Andover on mornings and after work. In Stockbridge, face-to-face networking meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Grosvenor Hotel. The group also holds one off events such as at Hallowe’en and Christmas. For further details see Events and Meetings — Natural Business Network or contact naturalbusinessnetwork@gmail.com.
Romsey Mutual Business Group runs networking breakfasts every month. To see all the dates and book, go to: Romsey Networking - RMBG
Business Hub Romsey has monthly gatherings alternating between socials at Kimbridge Barn and coffee club meetings at Bradbeers in Romsey. They also hold Wellness Walks and other adhoc events. For details, see Our Business Hub | BHR.
Romsey Chamber of Commerce holds a regular afterwork social from 5:30-7pm on the first Friday of every month. They also offer Brew and Business breakfast networking every two months on Wednesdays. Details of dates and venues can be found at Networking & Events – Romsey Chamber
Andover Ladies who Latte runs in person networking for local business women once a month on a Tuesday from 10:00-12:00, normally at The Andover Tap. The organiser is Tara Day. You can make contact and check details via their facebook group.
BNI (BNI Hampshire | Professional Business Networking) currently runs networking events in Romsey on Wednesdays from 6:45am to 8:30am at Romsey Golf Club, SO16 0XW. Please see Romsey BNI meetings for more details. BNI is in the process of setting up a Stockbridge group. Please contact Alan Howell alan.howell@mypropertyclaim.co.uk if you are interested in more information.
Specific dates for your diary
28 October 2026 – FSB – Spotting and stopping scams. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Webinar: Scams
23 October 2026 – SiGNAL BiZHUB – AI & Intelligent Business Growth for Business Owners – Hampshire Founder Roadshow. Paultons Park.09:00-11:30. Join Our Business Networking Events | SiGNAL BiZHUB. Note: Roadshows are free for Hampshire businesses if you first sign up to the programme at SiGNAL BiZHUB
23 October 2026 – FSB – FSB Connect Online in Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight. Virtual. 09:00-10:00. Connect Online in Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
27 October 2026 – FSB – Hampshire & Solent Business Owner's Room: Business & Professional Services Peer Group. Virtual. 10:00-11:30. Business Owner's Room
27 October 2026 – Business Academy – The basics of start-up finances. Virtual. 12:00-13:00. The basics of start-up finances
29 October 2026 – Business Academy – Making tax digital: Understand what it means for your business now and in the future. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Making tax digital
29 October 2026 – Small Business Britain – Disability and entrepreneurship across the UK. Network Eagle Lab, Southampton, SO14 7SJ. Time tbc. Disability & Entrepreneurship Tour
29 October 2026 – Southern Sustainability Partnership – The Big Sustainability Expo 2026. Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl SO30 3XH.10:00-15:00. To exhibit, contact info@southernsustainability.co.uk. To attend, register at: The Big Sustainability Expo 2026 Tickets
3 November 2026 – Business Academy – Identifying your customers and competitors. Virtual. 12:00-13:00. Identifying your customers and competitors
4 November 2026 – Romsey Chamber of Commerce – Romsey Chamber Quiz Night. Flack’s Brewery, Romsey. 18:30-20:30. Romsey Chamber Quiz Night
4 November 2026 – NFU Mutual – Business Event: Protect What You've Built. Clock Barn Whitchurch. 09:00-11:00. Protect What You've Built
5 November 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – The Budget Unpacked. Novotel Southampton. 08:00-10:00. The Budget Unpacked
5 November 2026 – Business Academy – IP in the real world: practical know-how for start ups and SMEs. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. IP in the real world: practical know-how
9 November 2026 – Enterprise Nation – The Beauty and Wellness Exchange: Get your products into retail. London. 09:30-16:15. The Beauty and Wellness Exchange
10 November 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Unlocking Hampshire`s Green Potential 2026. Apollo Hotel Basingstoke RG24 9NU. 09:00-13:00. Hampshire's Green Potential
11 November 2026 – Business Academy – AI for marketing content: Images, ads and social media that convert. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. AI for marketing content
11 November 2026 – FSB – FSB Connect Southampton. Network Eagle Lab, Portland Terrace, SO14 7SJ. 13:00-15:00. FSB Connect Southampton - November
12 November 2026 – FSB – October Employment Law Changes: What employers need to know. Virtual. 10:30-11:30. October Employment Law Changes
12 November 2026 – Hampshire Chamber of Commerce – Business Breakfast. Hilton Southampton Utilita, SO30 3XH. 07:30-09:30. Hampshire Chamber Business Breakfast
13 November 2026 – Business Academy – GEO: Get found in AI search. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Get found in AI search
13 November 2026 – Business Academy – The AI Workforce: 10 tasks you should automate to help you grow your business. Virtual. 14:00-15:00. 10 tasks you should automate
16 November 2026 – Business Academy – TikTok Shop mastery: Social commerce as the new retail. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. TikTok Shop mastery
17 November 2026 – Hampshire AI – Cyber security in the age of AI. Axis Conference Centre, Southampton Science Park. 18:00-20:00. Cyber Security and AI
17 November 2026 – Business Academy – The basics of marketing your business. Virtual. 12:00-13:00. The basics of marketing your business
18 November 2026 – Romsey Chamber of Commerce – Brew and Business Networking. King John’s House, Romsey. 07:30-09:00. Brew & Business Networking
18 November 2026 – Business Academy – Business finance essentials: Building confidence through clarity. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Business finance essentials
18 November 2026 – Venturefest South – Festival of Innovation. Utilita Bowl, SO30 3XH. 09:00-17:00. Venturefest South Festival of Innovation
20 November 2026 – FSB – FSB Connect Online in Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight. Virtual. 09:00-10:00. Connect Online in Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight
23 November 2026 – digitalboost – Business Strategy: Clear Choices for Your Next 90 Days. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Business strategy workshop
24 November 2026 – FSB – Why we buy: Human biases in the age of AI. Virtual. 11:30-12:30. Why We Buy
24 November 2026 – Business Academy – Building a business plan: Business planning tools. Virtual. 12:00-13:00. Business planning tools
25 November 2026 – FSB – Disabled entrepreneurs networking. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Disabled Entrepreneurs Networking
26 November 2026 – B2B Expos – B2BX Southampton. 09:45-14:00. St Mary’s Stadium B2BX Southampton Expo
26 November 2026 – Business Academy – Employment Rights Act: Is your business ready for the new workplace harassment rules? Virtual. 13:00-14:00. Employment Rights Act: workplace harassment rules
7 December 2026 – Business Academy – Choosing the right social media platforms for your audience. Virtual. 11:00-12:00. Choosing the right social media platforms
10 December 2026 – FSB – Clever Campaign Planning to Maximise your Marketing. Virtual. 10:30-11:30. Maximise your Marketing
13 January 2027 – Howdens and Richard Pearce Wealth Management – Step into Winter netwalking. Rooksbury Mill, Barlows Lane carpark. 10:00-12:00. Step Into Winter - Netwalking Tickets, Wednesday, January 13, 2027 • 10 AM - 12 PM | Eventbrite
13 January 2027 – Business Academy – Reduce AI risk and confusion. Virtual. 10:00-11:00. Events – Reduce AI risk and confusion
19 January 2027 – digitalboost – Why every business needs a Google Business Profile. Virtual. 12:30-13:30. Google business profile webinar
16 March 2027 – Solent Growth Partnership – Solent FutureScape 2027. King’s Conference Centre, Hedge End SO30 4BZ. 09:00-15:45. Solent FutureScape 2027 - Business Solent Event