
ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011
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ConnectED will run on August 18, 2026, at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street. The event is in the Business category and costs nothing to attend. It provides a format for meeting people and building business relationships.
Every Tuesday, ConnectED offers a free format to meet new people and build great business relationships. Please join us!
Come to ConnectED for free friendly business networking
Looking to make genuine connections and grow your network in Edinburgh? Join us and connect with entrepreneurs, SMEs, consultants, agency owners, charities, professionals and corporate executives. We're a long-standing business networking group dedicated to fostering purposeful, friendly connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
We meet every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 10:00am in 'The Library' at the Hotel Indigo, 20 Princes Street. The location is easily accessible by bus, tram, train or bike, as it's at the east end of Princes Street, directly across from the Waverley steps and escalators.
What to Expect
Forget the stuffy, formal networking scene. ConnectED is all about informality and building relationships. Our meetings are designed for you to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and explore how you can help others and how they might help you.
Every few weeks, we also offer a unique opportunity for members to give a 10-minute talk on any topic they're passionate about. These talks are a chance to inform, entertain and inspire the group. Past topics have included:
The issues of Artificial Intelligence
Men's health and therapy
Specialised photography
Shattering the myths about accountancy
A round-the-world cycling trip
Our agenda for the morning is simple and effective:
8:30 a.m. Mingle & Connect
9:00 a.m. Tell us in 60 seconds what you do
9:15 a.m. Talk or Discussion
9:25 a.m. More Networking
Important Information
Highlights: ConnectED is free to attend.
Parking: Location is very central, public transport is recommended. Metered on-street parking may be available on surrounding streets.
Any questions please just ask. We look forward to seeing you there!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Frequently asked questions
ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 08:30.
ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 is held at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel in Edinburgh (20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AN).
Entry to ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 is free.
Tickets for ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011
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ConnectED will run on August 18, 2026, at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street. The event is in the Business category and costs nothing to attend. It provides a format for meeting people and building business relationships.
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Organiser’s full description
Every Tuesday, ConnectED offers a free format to meet new people and build great business relationships. Please join us!
Come to ConnectED for free friendly business networking
Looking to make genuine connections and grow your network in Edinburgh? Join us and connect with entrepreneurs, SMEs, consultants, agency owners, charities, professionals and corporate executives. We're a long-standing business networking group dedicated to fostering purposeful, friendly connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
We meet every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 10:00am in 'The Library' at the Hotel Indigo, 20 Princes Street. The location is easily accessible by bus, tram, train or bike, as it's at the east end of Princes Street, directly across from the Waverley steps and escalators.
What to Expect
Forget the stuffy, formal networking scene. ConnectED is all about informality and building relationships. Our meetings are designed for you to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and explore how you can help others and how they might help you.
Every few weeks, we also offer a unique opportunity for members to give a 10-minute talk on any topic they're passionate about. These talks are a chance to inform, entertain and inspire the group. Past topics have included:
The issues of Artificial Intelligence
Men's health and therapy
Specialised photography
Shattering the myths about accountancy
A round-the-world cycling trip
Our agenda for the morning is simple and effective:
8:30 a.m. Mingle & Connect
9:00 a.m. Tell us in 60 seconds what you do
9:15 a.m. Talk or Discussion
9:25 a.m. More Networking
Important Information
Highlights: ConnectED is free to attend.
Parking: Location is very central, public transport is recommended. Metered on-street parking may be available on surrounding streets.
Any questions please just ask. We look forward to seeing you there!
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AN
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When is ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011?
ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 takes place on Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 08:30.
Where is ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 taking place?
ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 is held at Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel in Edinburgh (20 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AN).
How much are tickets for ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011?
Entry to ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 is free.
How do I get tickets for ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011?
Tickets for ConnectED, Edinburgh Business Networking Since 2011 can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel
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Free Entry
Date
Until Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Weather
feels like 17°C · chance of rain 33% · wind 19 km/h
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