Business & Networking Events in Exeter
85 upcoming business & networking events
Exeter’s business and networking scene offers a refreshing blend of historic charm and forward-thinking enterprise. Here, connections are forged in a city that values community alongside commerce. You'll find opportunities to meet fellow professionals in settings that range from the elegant surroundings of The Grand Hotel to the creative hub of Exeter Phoenix. The Cosy Club provides a relaxed atmosphere for informal discussions, while Devon Communities Together often hosts events fostering collaboration and social impact. Exeter’s business community benefits from a strong sense of local identity, creating a welcoming environment for both established figures and newcomers looking to build their network.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 85 upcoming business & networking events in Exeter, Devon, including 17 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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SOLD OUTVAT Training
📍 Devonshire House - The Greenhouse
Sold out at source
FREECollege Party Mixer
📍 The Sunset Society
BNI Tiverton @10
SOLD OUTEast Devon VCSE Support Surgery - Sidford Social Hall, Sidmouth
📍 Sidford Social Hall
Sold out at source
FREEMature Students Mixer: Round Two
📍 The Greenhouse, Devonshire House, Streatham campus
Lyme Bay Ladies - Connect Exeter
📍 Jack in the Green Inn
FREE Business Start-up Drop In Clinic
📍 Tiverton WorkHub (with Signal)
FREEStudent Community Leader Café
📍 Devonshire House - The Greenhouse
FREEThe 4 Vital Principles Of Business Success
📍 Exeter Library
FREEStudent Entrepreneurs Mixer: Round Two
📍 First Floor, Devonshire House
FREECreative Industries Networking Event - Taunton College
📍 Taunton College
FREEStudent Creatives Mixer: Round Two
📍 The Greenhouse, Devonshire House, Streatham campus
FREEExeter Jobs Fair
📍 Exeter Corn Exchange
FREESimon Bell Founder Journey Talk: International Ecommerce
📍 The Deck, Innovation Centre, Streatham Campus
FREEMusic & Arts Students Mixer: Round Two
📍 Kay House, University of Exeter
The Really Useful Network - Exeter
📍 Exeter Racecourse
£30.00
FREE—
Entrepreneur's Workout
📍 Exeter Innovation Hub
SOLD OUTBFS October Careers Dinner
📍 Exeter Rougemont Hotel
Sold out at source
FREEWalk & Talk
📍 Exeter Quay
Devon History Society AGM 2026
📍 Rougemont Room
Free - £4.00
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Of Building A Global Business
📍 Froginwell Vineyard
£9.00 - £16.00
FREEAutumn ACED Network meeting
📍 Axminster Guildhall
FREEExe Insurance 1-1 Business Support Drop In Sessions
📍 Exeter Science Park
FREEVisit Exmouth Networking boat trip aboard Stuart Line Cruises
📍 Stuart Line Cruises
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Business & Networking Events in Exeter — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant business & networking scene in Exeter with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates business & networking events from across Exeter, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
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How many business & networking events are on in Exeter?
There are currently 85 upcoming business & networking events in Exeter. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming business & networking in the city.
Are there free business & networking events in Exeter?
Yes — 17 of the current business & networking listings in Exeter are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
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Business & Networking Events in Exeter — Your Complete Guide
Exeter's business and networking events scene is one of the most active outside London, with a rich programme of networking breakfasts, growth conferences, startup pitch nights, sector-specific roundtables, and professional development workshops running throughout the year.
The city's diverse economic base — spanning financial services, technology, creative industries, manufacturing, healthcare and the public sector — is reflected in the variety of its business events. Whether you're a startup founder, corporate professional, freelancer, or senior executive, Exeter has a networking event tailored to your sector and career stage.
Dedicated networking organisations run regular events with structured formats (speed networking, roundtables, one-to-one meetings) alongside informal mixers in bars and private members' clubs. Many events are specifically designed to help smaller businesses access new clients, suppliers, investors and collaborators.
Tips for getting value from Exeter business events: have a clear goal before you arrive (connection, knowledge, visibility), bring business cards or a QR code to your LinkedIn profile, follow up within 24 hours of meeting someone interesting, and prioritise quality of conversation over quantity of contacts. Many of the best business relationships in Exeter started at a local networking event.