Networking and business events for business leaders

Institute of Directors business events are designed to help directors and business leaders network – online and in person – to share ideas and build their business community. Browse our business events to find out more, or search to see what’s taking place in your area.

Featured events

Responsible Business Monday How adopting responsible practices benefits your business

As part of the Good Business Fortnight 2025, join the IoD and Good Business Charter as we examine the benefits of adopting responsible business practices.

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Impact of global developments on the UK economy a talk with the Bank of England

Join IoD Chief Economist Anna Leach and Bank of England MPC member Megan Greene in examining the impacts of global developments on our island's economy.

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Black-tie dinner at Rhinfield House

Hants and Isle of Wight Members' Networking Dinner

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Better Director Series Creating a culture for growth

Join us for the next instalment of the IoD's Better Director Series: Creating a culture for growth

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Osaka Expo 2025 IoD Delegation

A delegation visit to the World Expo 2025

Japan Business Group

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Economic overview by the Chief Economist of the IoD

Economic insights and business perspectives

Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland

Greater Lincolnshire & Rutland

IoD NI Business 'Talk & Tour' MJM Marine, Newry

Join us for our ‘Business Talk and Tour’ at MJM Marine, the first in a series of regional IoD events across Northern Ireland in 2025.

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Impact of global developments on the UK economy a talk with the Bank of England

Join IoD Chief Economist Anna Leach and Bank of England MPC member Megan Greene in examining the impacts of global developments on our island's economy.

National

Coffee and Connect

Join our East volunteers for the next in the series of our informal meet ups for members in the East!

East of England

East of England

IoD NI “Five Generations at Work” Breakfast with authors Patrick Dunne & Rebecca Robins

We are delighted to welcome renowned authors Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins to Northern Ireland to share their insight, expertise, and pragmatic approach as to how best we can harness multigenerational workforces.

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Coffee and Connect

Connect with IoD Wales and members at The Maltings, Cardiff.

South Wales

Coffee and Connect

Join us for the next in the series of our informal meet ups for members in Sussex!

Sussex

Behind the Scenes at MM Packaging Innovation in Manufacturing

Behind-the-scenes business visit to MM Packaging

Cheshire

Bath Connect

Connect with fellow directors in the historic town of Bath.

South West

Signature NED Roundtable – Family Business Leaders Discussion with Mairi Mickel

Networking dinner

Edinburgh & Lothians

Edinburgh & Lothians

IoD Surrey Quarterly Directors Business Briefing Lunch

Join the IoD Surrey Branch for an informative midday business and economic update, meaningful discussion and a mouthwatering lunch.

Surrey

Coffee and Connect

Join our Surrey Chair, Jarmila Yu, for the next in the series of our informal meet ups for members in Surrey!

Surrey

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