Hospitality & Events Network Wales

South Wales Networking Event | December 2026

Headline Sponsor: For Cardiff

Our final networking event of 2026 will take place at The Ivy Cardiff and will feature a presentation from Carolyn Brownell, Executive Director of For Cardiff

After a record-breaking vote on the third term, the Business Improvement District (BID) received the best result of a Welsh BID ever.

Hear from Carolyn as she explores what this vote of confidence means and how For Cardiff will be looking to make impact over the next five years.

Why attend?

Hear from Carolyn on the next five years for Cardiff BID and how this will shape the city.

Network with fellow event & hospitality professionals

Explore opportunities for referrals and new business

Build valuable connections with peers and industry leaders

📅 Event details

Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026

Time: 08:00-10:00

Venue: The Ivy, 69/70 St Davids, St David's Shoping Centre, Cardiff CF10 1GA

Format: Start with networking & refreshments, followed by our main presentation and more networking to close

🎤 Speaker

Carolyn brings over 15 years of experience in marketing, place management, and shaping vibrant destinations across the UK. She has held senior management and consultancy roles in a number of Business Improvement Districts, contributing to the development and success of places both strategically and operationally.

Carolyn has been part of the FOR Cardiff team since its inception, playing a key role in its growth and ongoing impact on the city.

She currently serves as Wales Representative on ATCM BIDs Steering Group, Chair of the Women’s Safety Network, Vice Chair of ATCM Wales and sits on UK High Streets Board. Carolyn is also a National Ambassador for the Ask Angela campaign, a member of the Community Safety Partnership Board, and Chair of the Cardiff Business Events Partnership. Carolyn is also on the Welsh Government Town Centre Task Force established in 2026.

When not championing cities and communities, Carolyn can often be found with a glass of wine in hand, exploring Cardiff’s vibrant food scene.

🚍 Getting to The Ivy Cardiff

DRIVING

There is parking at St David's Shopping Centre, which is the closest parking to The Ivy

Location: Cardiff CF10 2EN

WALKING

The Ivy is situated at St David's Shopping Centre

Location: 69/70 St Davids, Cardiff CF10 1GA

👉 Book your place

Spaces are limited. Secure your place now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of hospitality and events in Wales.

SPONSORS:

Headline Sponsor: For Cardiff

Thank you to the team at For Cardiff for sponsorship of this event. More: https://www.forcardiff.com/

Venue & Refreshments – The Ivy Cardiff

Thank you to The Ivy for their support of our event, providing a beautiful event space & refreshments for the event. More: https://ivycollection.com/restaurants-near-me/the-ivy-wales/the-ivy-cardiff/

Pease note that your contact details will be shared with our sponsors

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